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Historic Bridges: Rim Bearing Center Pier

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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Total Bridges Found: 76

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Albany Railroad Swing Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX and Amtrak) Over Hudson River and Quay Street in Albany and Rensselaer: Albany County, New York and Rensselaer County, New York, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,272 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This early product of the American Bridge Company is of heavy duty construction, yet this was not enough for this bridge to be sentenced to the scrapyard.

Albany Willamette River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Portland and Western Railroad) Over Willamette River in Albany: Benton County, Oregon and Linn County, Oregon, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 3,910 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1921 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This bridge consists of a riveted Warren through truss swing bridge flanked by similar but shorter fixed truss spans.

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Atherley Narrows Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned Canadian National) Over Atherley Narrows (Lake Couchiching and Lake Simcoe) in Orillia: Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 431 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Unknown

This is an abandoned swing bridge that is testimony to both the area's railway and water navigation history, yet is slated for demolition.

Avondale Bridge
De Jessa Memorial Bridge
HSR

Kingsland Avenue and Park Avenue Over Passaic River in Nutley and Lyndhurst: Essex County, New Jersey and Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 364 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: New Jersey Bridge Company of Manasquan, New Jersey

This attractive swing bridge also includes pony truss approach spans.

Bayou Tigre Bridge
HSR

LA-330 Over Bayou Tigre in Rural: Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 323 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1926 By: Vincennes Bridge Company of Vincennes, Indiana and Louisiana Highway Commission

This noteworthy 1926 swing span was relocated and reused at this location in 1960.

Bridge Street Bridge
HSR

Bridge Street (Harrison Avenue) Over Passaic River in Newark and Harrison: Essex County, New Jersey and Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 371 ft. Main Span: 243 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This swing bridge is noted for its rare curved top chord and vertical end posts.

Calcasieu River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Calcasieu River in Lake Charles and Westlake: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 590 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1907 By: Unknown

This bridge features a 1907 swing truss span, but other spans on this bridge date to 1966.

Canadian National Railway Truss Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned Canadian National) Over Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Main Span: 218 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, Ontario

This abandoned swing bridge is a beautiful heritage landmark for users of the nearby Rotary Greenway Trail.

Canadian Pacific Railway Swing Bridge
Bridge Number 25
HSR

Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Trent-Severn Waterway in Peterborough: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 187 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Central Bridge and Engineering Company of Peterborough, Ontario

This impressive swing bridge continues to operate for trains and boats as needed and is easy to view.

Castlegar Robson Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Columbia and Western Railway) Over Columbia River in Castlegar: Central Kootenay District, British Columbia, Canada

Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 704 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1902 By: Unknown

This swing bridge mounted on a tall stone pier is an indication that tall boats once used this river.

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Cầu Bình Lợi (Binh Loi Bridge)
HSR

Railroad (Saigon Railway) Over Saigon River (Sông Sài Gòn) in Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss,

Length: 910 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1902 By: Société de construction de Levallois-Perret of Paris, France

This bridge is noted for its variety of spans including what may be the only swing truss span in the country.

Charenton Canal Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Charenton Canal in Baldwin: St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 360 ft. Main Span: 207 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This railroad truss swing bridge appears to date to the mid-20th century.

Chef Menteur Pass Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Chef Menteur Pass in New Orleans: Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,130 ft. Main Span: 275 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio

This railroad through truss swing bridge is flanked by a fixed through truss span at each end.

Clarendon Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over White River in Clarendon: Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 630 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1935 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia

This traditional railroad swing bridge continues to carry railroad traffic and is noted for the length of its swing span.

Clay Street Bridge
HSR

Clay Street (Central Avenue) Over Passaic River in Newark and Harrison: Essex County, New Jersey and Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 328 ft. Main Span: 235 ft. Roadway: 36.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: A. E. Sandford Company of Hoboken, New Jersey and James Owen

This is a rare example of a lattice truss swing bridge with a genuinely curved top chord, one of two in Newark.

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Clinton Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Mississippi River (West Channel) in Clinton and Fulton: Clinton County, Iowa and Whiteside County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 855 ft. Main Span: 460 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania

This swing bridge is noted for its span length as well as its variety of approach spans.

Columbia River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (BNSF) Over Columbia River in Portland and Vancouver: Multnomah County, Oregon and Clark County, Washington, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss,

Length: 2,808 ft. Main Span: 466 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski

This swing bridge was designed under the direction of famous engineer Ralph Modjeski.

Coos Bay Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Coos Bay Rail Link) Over Coos Bay in North Bend: Coos County, Oregon, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 3,055 ft. Main Span: 458 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This bridge features a long series of truss spans that lead to an impressive swing truss span.

Cotter Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Missouri and Northern Arkansas) Over White River in Cotter: Baxter County, Arkansas and Marion County, Arkansas, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 1,085 ft. Main Span: 285 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Unknown

This bridge is unusual because it is fairly high above normal water level for a swing bridge.

Cushman Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Coos Bay Rail Link) Over Siuslaw River in Cushman: Lane County, Oregon, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss,

Length: 3,450 ft. Main Span: 286 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This riveted swing span is flanked by uncommon pin-connected Camelback truss spans.

Dubuque Railroad Bridge
Illinois Central Bridge W182
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Mississippi River in Dubuque and East Dubuque: Dubuque County, Iowa and Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,535 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and American Bridge Works of Chicago, Illinois

The subject of horrific alterations, this bridge demonstrates that historic railroad bridges on the Mississippi River are at risk.

Dumbarton Railroad Bridge
Dumbarton Point Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned Southern Pacific) Over San Francisco Bay in Newark and Menlo Park: Alameda County, California and San Mateo County, California, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss,

Length: 7,842 ft. Main Span: 310 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: W. E. Marsh and C. R. Broughton and William Hood

This swing truss bridge is complimented by multiple fixed through truss spans.

Fort Denaud Bridge
HSR

Fort Denaud Bridge Way Over Caloosahatchee River (Okeechobee Waterway) in Fort Denaud: Hendry County, Florida, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 435 ft. Main Span: 191 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1940 By: Powell Brothers Construction Company of Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Relocated to this site in 1963, this swing bridge is an extremely rare example of a Warren truss with no vertical members.

Fort Madison Bridge
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Bridge
HSR

Great River Road (IL-9) and Railroad (BNSF) Over Mississippi River in Fort Madison and Niota: Lee County, Iowa and Hancock County, Illinois, United States

Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 3,347 ft. Main Span: 525 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and A. F. Robinson

This is a rare double-deck truss railroad bridge that offers a toll highway for vehicular traffic on the upper deck.

Government Bridge
Arsenal Bridge
HSR

Fort Armstrong Avenue (2nd Street) and Railroad () Over Mississippi River and Various Streets and Railroads in Davenport and Rock Island: Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois, United States

Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,848 ft. Main Span: 366 ft. Roadway: 25.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Ralph Modjeski

This unusual army-owned double-deck bridge was the first large bridge designed by famous bridge engineer Ralph Modjeski.

Grand Rapids Swing Bridge
Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Grand River in Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 654 ft. Main Span: 231 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This spectacular railroad swing bridge is one of the most impressive of its kind in Michigan, and is very photogenic.

Grassy Point Bridge
HSR

Railroad (BNSF) Over St. Louis River in Superior: Douglas County, Wisconsin and St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States

Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,660 ft. Main Span: 430 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1912 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This railroad bridge is noted for its very large swing span.

Grayville Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Illinois Central) Over Wabash River in Grayville: White County, Illinois and Gibson County, Indiana, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,700 ft. Main Span: 238 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Unknown

This bridge has a long, complicated history that includes collapses twice in its history.

Gregory Avenue Bridge
HSR

Gregory Avenue Over Passaic River in Passaic and Wallington: Passaic County, New Jersey and Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 245 ft. Main Span: 245 ft. Roadway: 28.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: Owego Bridge Company of Owego, New York

This classic highway swing bridge no longer operates for boats but its swing truss remains in good condition.

Grosse Ile Toll Bridge
Bridge Road Bridge
HSR

Bridge Road Over Trenton Channel (Detroit River) in Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,030 ft. Main Span: 304 ft. Roadway: 21.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Whitehead and Kales Company of River Rouge, Michigan and Detroit Bridge and Steel Works of River Rouge, Michigan

This is one of the longest truss bridges in Michigan, and is a rare swing bridge.

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Hamlet Bridge
Hamlet Bridge 57
HSR

Canning Road Over Severn River (Trent-Severn Waterway) in Hamlet: Muskoka District, Ontario and Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 303 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Standard Steel Construction Company of Port Robinson, Ontario

Composed of two truss spans of different age and design, this was one of the most unique bridges on the Trent Severn Waterway.

Hannibal Bridge
Second Hannibal Bridge
HSR

Railroad (BNSF) Over Missouri River in Kansas City: Jackson County, Missouri and Clay County, Missouri, United States

Metal 17 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,560 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Union Bridge and Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri and Charles Hopkins Cartlidge

Located at a historical crossing, this impressive swing bridge was originally a double-deck highway and railroad bridge.

Havre de Grace Swing Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Amtrak Northeast Corridor) Over Susquehanna River in Havre de Grace and Perryville: Harford County, Maryland and Cecil County, Maryland, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through T-Beam, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 4,154 ft. Main Span: 280 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and H. R. Leonard

This is an impressive railroad truss bridge consisting of a swing span with an extremely long deck truss approach system leading up to the swing span at each end.

Hudson Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over St. Croix River in Hudson: St. Croix County, Wisconsin and Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 568 ft. Main Span: 314 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Unknown

A bridge with variety, this structure includes a six panel Camelback pony truss span, a six panel Pratt through truss span, and a traditional riveted through truss swing span.

Jackson Street Bridge
HSR

Frank E. Rodgers Blvd and Jackson Street (CR-697) Over Passaic River in Newark and Harrison: Essex County, New Jersey and Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 467 ft. Main Span: 221 ft. Roadway: 39 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Fagan Iron Works of Jersey City, New Jersey and James Owen

Although severely altered, the remaining truss lines of this bridge are a rare example of a lattice truss swing bridge, one of two in Newark.

James Street Bridge
Kaministiquia River Swing Bridge
HSR

James Street and Railroad (Canadian National) Over Kaministiquia River in Thunder Bay: Thunder Bay District, Ontario, Canada

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 530 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: Unknown

This is a rare example of a railway swing bridge that also includes cantilvered highway decks on each side.

Jibboom Street Bridge
HSR

Jibboom Street (Discovery Park Road) Over American River in Sacramento: Sacramento County, California, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 959 ft. Main Span: 361 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Lord and Bishop

This attractive swing bridge is the centerpiece of a park setting.

Keokuk-Hamilton Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Keokuk Junction Railway) Over Mississippi River in Keokuk and Hamilton: Lee County, Iowa and Hancock County, Illinois, United States

Metal 13 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 3,800 ft. Main Span: 380 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Ralph Modjeski

Built as a double-deck railroad bridge with an upper deck for highway traffic, in 1985 a new highway bridge resulted in the upper deck being abandoned.

Krotz Springs Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Atchafalaya River in Krotz Springs: Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana and St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Cantilever 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 770 ft. Main Span: 305 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Union Bridge and Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri

This swing bridge had its approach redesigned with a noteworthy, and highly unusual cantilever span in 1938-1940.

La Crosse Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Mississippi River (West Channel) in La Crescent: Houston County, Minnesota, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,055 ft. Main Span: 359 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1902 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Charles Frederick Loweth

This impressive and frequently operated swing bridge is enhanced by a variety of approach spans.

Louisiana Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Mississippi River in Louisiana: Pike County, Missouri and Pike County, Illinois, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,053 ft. Main Span: 444 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Lassig Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois

This long series of truss spans remains an intact and functioning railroad bridge over the Mississippi River.

Lower Maumee River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Maumee River in Toledo: Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,415 ft. Main Span: 353 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

One of several large and impressive swing bridges on the Maumee River in Toledo.

Macombs Dam Bridge
Central Bridge
HSR

Jerome Avenue and 155th Street Over Harlem River in New York: The Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 2,540 ft. Main Span: 415 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1895 By: Passaic Rolling Mill Company of Paterson, New Jersey and Alfred P. Boller of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One of the most beautiful bridges in New York City, this swing bridge has been preserved.

Main Street Bridge
HSR

Main Street Over Powwow River in Amesbury: Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 110 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 22.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1891 By: Boston Bridge Works of Boston, Massachusetts

A rare and unusual example of a very small swing bridge, sadly this structure was rendered decorative in a severe alteration.

Monroe Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Ouachita River in Monroe: Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 915 ft. Main Span: 295 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1907 By: A. M. Blodgett of Kansas City, Missouri and C. Shaler Smith (1882 Substructure)

This large truss bridge has a variety of span types and ages, and has a complex history.

Morgan City Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (BNSF) Over Atchafalaya River (Berwick Bay) in Berwick and Morgan City: St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)

Length: 1,837 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

This swing bridge was later altered in the 1960s by the addition of a vertical lift span.

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New Bedford - Fairhaven Bridge
Fish Island Bridge
HSR

US-6 Over Acushnet River (Middle Channel) in New Bedford and Fairhaven: Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 675 ft. Main Span: 289 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: A. & P. Roberts and Company of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania (Pencoyd Iron Works) and William Fish Williams and George Fillmore Swain

This ornate through truss swing bridge has been rehabilitated and continues to carry heavy traffic and operate for boats.

New Westminster Railway Bridge
Fraser River Swing Bridge
HSR

Railroad (BNSF) Over Fraser River in New Westminster and Surrey: Greater Vancouver District, British Columbia, United States

Metal 17 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,780 ft. Main Span: 380 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec and Waddell and Hedrick of Kansas City, Missouri

This former double-deck bridge has a unique spread span which is 19 feet wide at one end and 139 feet at the other.

Newark Slough Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned Southern Pacific) Over Newark Slough in Newark: Alameda County, California, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 420 ft. Main Span: 184 ft.

Built 1910 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This riveted Baltimore swing truss bridge has been abandoned in the open position in an area best accessed by boat.

Northeast Cape Fear River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX, Nee Atlantic Coast Line) Over Northeast Cape Fear River in Castle Hayne: New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Span: 135 ft. Roadway: 10 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This abandoned bridge an example of a simple deck plate girder swing bridge, which also features fixed plate girder approach spans.

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Northern Avenue Bridge
HSR

Northern Avenue Over Fort Point Channel in Boston: Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Main Span: 283 ft. Roadway: 80 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Unknown

This beautiful, yet unusual bridge features four truss lines and vertical endposts.

Oregon Slough Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (BNSF) Over Columbia River (Oregon Slough) in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss,

Length: 1,535 ft. Main Span: 335 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski

This swing bridge was designed under the direction of famous engineer Ralph Modjeski.

Pont CN du Port (CN Port Bridge)
Pont Wellington (Wellington Bridge)
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned Canadian National) Over Canal de Lachine in Montréal: Montréal, Québec, Canada

Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 260 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1912 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec

This large swing truss bridge has been abandoned in the open position.

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Pont des Chars (Chars Bridge)
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned Canadian National) Over Rivière Richelieu in Sorel-Tracy: Montérégie, Québec, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected ,

Length: 500 ft. Main Span: 235 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: Hyacinthe Beauchemin of Sorel, Québec

Although the swing span of this bridge was destroyed by a boat, the two fixed through truss approach spans remain and have heritage value.

Pont Ferroviaire de Batiscan (Batiscan Railway Bridge)
HSR

Railroad Over Rivière Batiscan in Batiscan: Mauricie, Québec, Canada

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 790 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This railroad bridge features a plate girder swing span, with slightly larger fixed through truss approach spans at each end.

Pont Ferroviaire de Coteau (Coteau Railway Bridge)
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over St. Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent) in Coteau-du-Lac and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield: Montérégie, Québec, Canada

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 3,900 ft. Main Span: 355 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This very long bridge is actually three bridges separated by two islands.

Pont ferroviaire du canal de Soulanges (Soulanges Canal Railway Bridge)
HSR

Railroad Over Canal de Soulanges in Coteau-du-Lac: Montérégie, Québec, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 333 ft. Main Span: 185 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Unknown

This bridge has strong heritage value in conveying this waterway's former navigational use as a canal.

Pont Ferroviaire du Chenal Est de la Rivière Saint-Maurice (East Channel Saint-Maurice River Railway Bridge)
HSR

Railroad (Quebec Gatineau Railway) Over Rivière Saint-Maurice (East Channel) in Trois-Rivières: Mauricie, Québec, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Span: 255 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This impressive railway swing bridge remains open for use by trains, but also has a walkway that is legal for the public to walk on.

Reedsport Railroad Bridge
Umpqua River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Coos Bay Rail Link) Over Umpqua River in Reedsport: Douglas County, Oregon, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,600 ft. Main Span: 348 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This impressive swing bridge is complimented by a long series of fixed through truss approach spans.

Rigolets Pass Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over The Rigolets in New Orleans: Orleans Parish, Louisiana and St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 4,555 ft. Main Span: 415 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company of Leavenworth, Kansas and American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This bridge features a swing through span flanked by four fixed through truss spans on each side plus some smaller approach spans.

Riverside Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Coosa River (Logan Martin Lake) in Riverside: St. Clair County, Alabama and Talladega County, Alabama, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 720 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia

This bridge has a variety of spans dating to a variety of different times.

Rocks Village Bridge
HSR

Bridge Street Over Merrimack River in Rocks Village: Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Truss, Fixed

Length: 812 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Boston Bridge Works of Boston, Massachusetts

The oldest example of riveted connections in the state, this bizarre bridge has a five unique span types built during three different instances.

Sabine River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Timber Rock Railroad) Over Sabine River in Rural: Beauregard Parish, Louisiana and Newton County, Texas, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Arch, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,243 ft. Main Span: 215 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company of Leavenworth, Kansas and American Bridge Company of New York, New York

Erected in 1905, this unique bridge includes a span made from four truss lines of an older Whipple truss bridge.

Sabula Rail Bridge
Sabula Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Iowa, Chicago, and Eastern Railroad) Over Mississippi River in Sabula: Jackson County, Iowa and Carroll County, Illinois, United States

Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,967 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Charles Frederick Loweth

This is an impressive bridge both because of its swing span but also its Pratt and Parker truss approach spans.

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Sandpoint Railroad Bridge
Lake Pend Oreille Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (BNSF) Over Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint: Bonner County, Idaho, United States

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 4,800 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: Unknown

This is an extremely long railroad bridge, and although many of its approach spans have been replaced, the main swing span remains historic.

Selma Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Alabama River in Selma: Dallas County, Alabama, United States

Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss,

Length: 1,800 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a good example of a pin-connected railroad through truss swing bridge.

Severn Canal Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National and Via-Rail) Over Severn Canal in Washago: Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a very nice example of a railway through swing bridge.

Shreveport Railroad Bridge North
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Red River in Bossier City and Shreveport: Bossier Parish, Louisiana and Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,364 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1916 By: Unknown

Located in the heart of the city is this large truss bridge that continues to carry heavy freight trains.

Shreveport Railroad Bridge South
HSR

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Red River in Bossier City and Shreveport: Bossier Parish, Louisiana and Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,370 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1907 By: Unknown and Julius Schaub of Chicago, Illinois

This swing truss bridge is complimented by a series of fixed through truss approach spans.

Simmesport Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Atchafalaya River in Simmesport: Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana and Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,170 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Harrington and Cortelyou

This large railroad truss swing bridge once carried highway traffic on a shared deck.

St. John Bridge
Levert - St. John Bridge
HSR

St. John Bridge Road (Abandoned) and Railroad (Abandoned) Over Bayou Teche in Rural (St. John): St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 264 ft. Main Span: 227 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1895 By: Unknown

This abandoned bridge is a very rare example of a pin-connected swing truss bridge in Louisiana.

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Swan Creek Railroad Swing Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned New York, Chicago, and St. Louis Railroad, Nickel Plate Railroad) Over Swan Creek in Toledo: Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This abandoned, but historically significant railroad plate girder swing bridge was demolished!

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Toledo Terminal Railroad Bridge
Upper Maumee River Swing Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned Toledo Terminal Railroad) Over Maumee River in Maumee and Perrysburg: Lucas County, Ohio and Wood County, Ohio, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,450 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Waddell and Hedrick of Kansas City, Missouri

This impressive swing bridge was an early surviving work associated with famous engineer J.A.L. Waddell.

Vida Shaw Bridge
HSR

Vida Shaw Road Over Bayou Teche in Rural: Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal 9 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 202 ft. Main Span: 147 ft. Roadway: 13.1 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1940 By: Daniel Jeffrey and Sons Inc. of Jeanerette, Louisiana and Thomas J. Jones

This is one of the most significant highway swing bridges in Louisiana, and it has had an uncertain future after having been closed to traffic for many years.

Water Street Bridge
HSR

Water Street Over Gananoque River in Gananoque: Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 118 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1894 By: Unknown

This is a very old example of a plate girder swing bridge.

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Willis Avenue Bridge
HSR

Willis Avenue Over Harlem River in New York: The Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 3,212 ft. Main Span: 304 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware and Thomas Curtis Clarke

A unique bridge that truly gained its incredible beauty from its superstructure design alone.

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