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Total Bridges Found: 130
127th Street Bridge
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127th Street Over Calumet Sag Channel in Alsip: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 610.3 ft. Main Span: 396 ft. Roadway: 53.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1968 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois
This imposing bridge is noted for its very heavy skew.
130th Street Bridge
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130th Street Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 369 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1949 By: Unknown
This truss bridge is a fixed Calumet River bridge that features an unusual modified Warren truss design.
131st Street Bridge
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131st Street Over Bird Creek in Rural: Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 270 ft. Main Span: 201 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1912 By: Canton Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This bypassed and abandoned bridge is a rare and excellent example of an uncommon highway truss type.
2nd Level Canal Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Amtrak) Over 2nd Level Canal and Lyman Street and Canal Street (MA-116) in Holyoke: Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 550 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Boston Bridge Works of Boston, Massachusetts
This bridge crosses roads and a canal with different spans types.
2nd Street Bridge
South Side Bridge
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2nd Street Over Kalamazoo River in Allegan: Allegan County, Michigan, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 229 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1886 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
A beautiful through truss forms the centerpiece for this town and was built by the prominent King Bridge Company.
5th Street Bridge
WV-14 Bridge
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5th Street (Division Street / WV-14) Over Little Kanawha River in Parkersburg: Wood County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 905 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1935 By: Mortimer W. Smith
This stunning, massive truss bridge is significant as a Depression Public Works Adminstration project.
Adaline Bridge
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CR-74 Over Fish Creek in Adaline (Rural): Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 194 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1892 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
A slightly skewed example of a significant truss configuration.
Baring Cross Bridge
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Arkansas River in Little Rock: Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States
Metal 12 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1100 ft. Main Span: 340 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
The location of the first bridge over the Arkansas River, this railroad bridge has a long history, and today only the approach spans date to 1929.
Bartonville Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Sanitation Road and Railroad in Bartonville: Peoria County, Illinois, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 660 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built By: Unknown
This attractive lattice truss bridge is noted for its number of spans.
Belle Vernon Bridge
Speers - Belle Vernon Bridge
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I-70 Over Monongahela River, Railroads, and Roads in Speers and Belle Vernon: Fayette County, Pennsylvania and Washington County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous (Suspended Deck) 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2066 ft. Main Span: 450 ft. Roadway: 75 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1951 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This graceful looking bridge is a rare example of its kind and a major pre-interstate structure now a part of I-70.
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Berne Station Bridge
Berne Bridge
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Fisher Dam Road (TR-558) Over Schuylkill River in Berne: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 206 ft. Main Span: 204 ft. Roadway: 18.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents
This beautiful and rare truss bridge is slated for demolition despite its historic value and potential for preservation.
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Black Bridge
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Railroad (Maine Central) and Bridge Street Over Androscoggin River in Brunswick and Topsham: Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 318 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1909 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania
This unique railroad bridge has a second deck suspended under it for highway traffic.
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Bolling Bridge
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Dawsonville Highway (GA-53) Over Lake Lanier (Chestatee River) in Rural: Forsyth County, Georgia and Hall County, Georgia, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 800 ft. Main Span: 243.8 ft. Roadway: 25.6 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1956 By: Unknown and Patchen and Zimmerman of Augusta Georgia
This is the smaller of a couple similar through truss bridges constructed to accomodate the reservoir created by Buford Dam.
Bridgeport Bridge
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WA-17 Over Columbia River in Bridgeport: Douglas County, Washington and Okanogan County, Washington, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1150 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Unknown and United States Army Corps of Engineers
This is an increasingly uncommon example of a continuous deck truss.
Broadway Bridge
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Broadway Over Willamette River and Various Streets and Railroad in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Rall) and Approach Spans: Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1742 ft. Main Span: 278 ft. Roadway: 45.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Ralph Modjeski
This iconic bridge is the largest example of the rare Rall type of bascule bridge ever built.
Burlington Canal Lift Bridge
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Beach Boulevard (Eastport Drive) Over Burlington Canal in Burlington and Hamilton: Halton Region, Ontario and Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)
Main Span: 380 ft. Roadway: 65 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1962 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario and C. C. Parker and Associates
Although a late example of its type, this landmark bridge has a very long lift span.
Calumet River Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge
Nickel Plate Road Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift
Main Span: 320 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1971 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is an impressive example of a traditional mid-20th Century railroad vertical lift bridge.
Calumet Sag Channel Canadian National Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 395 ft. Main Span: 325 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A typical example of a Calumet Sag Channel railroad bridge.
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Cascade Bridge
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South Main Street Over Cascade Ravine in Burlington: Des Moines County, Iowa, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 464 ft. Main Span: 204 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Milwaukee Bridge and Iron Works of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Boynton and Warriner of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
This is a rare example of a high level style pin-connected Baltimore deck truss.
Chaudière Bridge
Pont Chaudière
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Rue Eddy (Booth Street) Over Ottawa River in Ottawa and Gatineau: Ottawa City, Ontario and Outaouais, Québec, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Span: 238.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1919 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec
This impressive Pennsylvania truss bridge also has an unusual support and approach system.
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Cleves Warsaw Road Bridge
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Cleves Warsaw Road (CR-209) Over Muddy Creek in Rural: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 244 ft. Main Span: 232 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1923 By: Unknown
This beautiful truss bridge is only the latest victim of Hamilton County's lack of vision.
Columbia Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) (Central of Georgia Railroad) Over Chattahoochee River in Columbia: Houston County, Alabama and Early County, Georgia, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge appears to be a later example of an unusual truss configuration.
Cowichan River Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Southern Railway of Vancouver Island) Over Cowichan River in Duncan: Cowichan Valley District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 220 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
One of the most historically significant bridges in Canada, this spectacular bridge is the only known example in North America of its design.
CR-510 Bridge
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CR-510 Over Dead River in Rural: Marquette County, Michigan, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 271 ft. Main Span: 265 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
One of only two Pennsylvania highway truss bridges existing in Michigan, this is one of the most beautiful and intricate bridges in Michigan.
Cut River Bridge
Heath Michael Robinson Cut River Memorial Bridge
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US-2 Over Cut River in Rural: Mackinac County, Michigan, United States
Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 641 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1947 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Michigan State Highway Department
Among the largest bridges in Michigan, this is a very large deck cantilever bridge whose construction was interrupted by World War II.
Cuyahoga Viaduct
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Railroad (RTA Rapid Transit) Over Cuyahoga River in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3450 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: John Gill and Sons of Cleveland, Ohio
This high-level bridge has an extensive approach system, and a massive main span that is three truss webs wide.
Dorman Bridge
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CR-273 Over Pomme de Terre River in Rural: Hickory County, Missouri, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 404 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a later but attractive example of a pin-connected Parker through truss bridge.
Dowler Junction Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (RJ Corman Railroad - Pennsylvania Line) Over West Branch Susquehanna River in Dowler Junction: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
A traditional 1930s railroad truss bridge.
Drummondville Pont Ferroviaire
Drummondville Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Via-Rail) Over Rivière Saint-François in Drummondville: Centre-du-Québec, Québec, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1928 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec
This railroad bridge displays an uncommon truss configuration and was built by a prolific company.
Edison Drive Bridge
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Edison Drive (Main Street) Over Big Otter Creek in Vienna (Bayham): Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge is hidden away on this road at the northern end of Vienna.
Elizabeth Bridge
Regis Malady Bridge
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PA-51 (Hayden Boulevard) Over Monongahela River and Various Streets in Elizabeth and West Elizabeth: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous (Suspended Deck) 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1502 ft. Main Span: 450 ft. Roadway: 53.5 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1951 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This is a highly attractive example of a 1950s truss bridge that has the visual appearance of an arch bridge.
Erie Canal CSX Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Erie Canal in Rochester: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
One of two heavilly skewed through truss bridges at this location, sitting side by side.
Exchange Street Bridge
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Exchange Street Over Susquehanna River in Binghamton: Broome County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 407.8 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 29.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1902 By: Owego Bridge Company of Owego, New York
An impressive, noteworthy multi-span example of an uncommon truss type.
Fair Oaks Bridge
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Bridge Street Over American River in Fair Oaks: Sacramento County, California, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 617 ft. Main Span: 202 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1909 By: Western Bridge and Construction Company of Omaha, Nebraska
This impressive and rare pin-connected Pennsylvania truss is preserved for non-motorized use.
Fleming Park Bridge
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Neville Road Over Ohio River Back Channel in Neville Township: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 807 ft. Main Span: 361 ft. Roadway: 50.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1955 By: Unknown
A large and traditional example of mid 20th Century truss bridge construction.
Forks of the Credit Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Erin Branch Credit River and Forks of the Credit Road in Caledon (Near Belfountain): Peel Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge is located in a scenic area where railway and river wind through the Niagara Escarpment.
Freeport Bridge
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Park Trail Over Park Grounds in Decorah: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 159.6 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1878 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This well-preserved bridge is the second longest historic bowstring truss span in the United States.
Front Street Bridge
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Front Street Over Big Choconut Creek in Vestal: Broome County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 126 ft. Main Span: 119.8 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Unknown
This pony truss was recently restored.
Gay Street Bridge
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Gay Street Over Tennessee River in Knoxville: Knox County, Tennessee, United States
Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1512 ft. Main Span: 252 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1897 By: Youngstown Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio and Charles Fowler
This iconic landmark bridge is an extremely early surviving example of a large-scale deck cantilever highway truss bridge in America.
Georgia City Bridge
King Jack Park Bridge
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Park Walkway Over Paradise Lake in Webb City: Jasper County, Missouri, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 14.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1871 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
Relocated and preserved for pedestrian use in a park, this is one of the only surviving bowstring truss bridges with Phoenix columns.
Gladdings Road Bridge
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Gladdings Road Over Doty Creek in Rural: Placer County, California, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 79 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1935 By: Unknown
This small pony truss has a bottom chord that has grass growing out of it!
Glasgow Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Gateway Western Railroad) Over Missouri River in Glasgow: Howard County, Missouri and Saline County, Missouri, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2434 ft. Main Span: 345 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1900 By: Unknown
An impressive bridge that sits on the location of the first all-steel railroad bridge in the world.
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Grant Street Bridge
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Grant Street Over Shenango River in New Castle: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 245 ft. Main Span: 240.2 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Unknown
This spectacular pin connected Pennsylvania truss was closed to traffic, and later demolished.
Hastings Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Mississippi River in Hastings: Dakota County, Minnesota and Washington County, Minnesota, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1755 ft. Main Span: 324 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge had a swing main span that was demolished and replaced in 1981, but the approach truss span remains original and noteworthy.
Henkins Ford Bridge
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Catawba Road Over Shoal Creek in Rural: Caldwell County, Missouri, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 194.8 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1887 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This extremely rare pin-connected Warren through truss has been bypassed and abandoned.
Hertzlers Bridge
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Creek Road (TR-427) Over Conodoguinet Creek in Rural: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 218 ft. Main Span: 216 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents
An excellent example of an uncommon historic bridge type built by a prominent regional bridge builder.
Higginsport Bridge
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Big Run Road Over White Oak Creek in Higginsport: Brown County, Ohio, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 176 ft. Main Span: 176 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio
This abandoned and overgrown bridge is an excellent example of a Whipple truss built by a notable Ohio company.
High Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern, Cincinnati Southern) Over Kentucky River in Rural: Jessamine County, Kentucky and Mercer County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1173 ft. Main Span: 353 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1911 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Gustav Lindenthal
This mammoth bridge designed by a famous engineer is part of an interesting bridge history at this site.
Highland Park Bridge
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PA-1005 Over Allegheny River, PA-8, Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2423 ft. Main Span: 278 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1940 By: Unknown
Built with Depression-era federal relief funds, this is an unusual type of cantilver bridge with its multiple relatively short spans..
Highline Bridge
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Railroad (Kansas City Terminal Railway) Over Kansas River (Kaw River) and Various Roads and Railroads in Kansas City: Wyandotte County, Kansas and Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 5210.6 ft. Main Span: 303.8 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1917 By: Kelly-Atkinson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This rare double-deck railroad bridge is an elevated viaduct that also includes an extremely long series of approach spans.
Howard Street Middle Channel Bridge
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Howard Street (Non-Motorized Traffic Only) Over Spokane River Middle Channel in Spokane: Spokane County, Washington, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 242 ft. Main Span: 194 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1916 By: Beer's Building Company of Seattle, Washington and Morton McCartney
This impressive and uncommon Baltimore truss is the only pin-connected truss bridge in Spokane.
Humboldt Bridge
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Bridge Street Over Neosho River in Humboldt: Allen County, Kansas, United States
Concrete 12 Panel Marsh (Tied) Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 248 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1932 By: J.S. Vance and Son of Parsons, Kansas and Marsh Engineering Company of Des Moines, Iowa
The two large arches of this bridge which gracefully rise above the roadway provide an iconic gateway for Humboldt.
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Indian Trail Bridge
Radike Mills Bridge
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Indian Trail Road Over Belle River in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 93.8 ft. Main Span: 88 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Couse and Saunders of Detroit, Michigan
An extremely rare and beautiful example of its type in Michigan, with a rich, documented history.
Indiana Avenue Bridge
Fort Wayne Street Bridge, Elkhart County Bridge 403
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Indiana Avenue Over Elkhart River in Goshen: Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 183.7 ft. Main Span: 179.8 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1898 By: Bellefontaine Bridge and Iron Company of Bellefontaine, Ohio
This truss is beautifully decorated and is a perfect example of what makes truss bridges so special.
Jefferson Street Viaduct
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Jefferson Street Over Des Moines River in Ottumwa: Wapello County, Iowa, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2120.5 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 33.1 ft. Main Spans: 9
Built 1936 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A rare multi-span Warren deck continuous truss bridge is a landmark for Ottumwa.
Johnstown Incline Plane Bridge
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Johnstown Incline Access Over Stonycreek River in Johnstown: Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 237 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1890 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Significant in its own right, this bridge is also part of an impressive and historic incline.
Junction Bridge
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Railroad (Rail-Trail, Former Union Pacific Railroad) Over Arkansas River in Little Rock: Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1500 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1970 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This former railroad bridge was converted to a pedestrian bridge and features colored lighting at night.
Kittanning Bridge
Citizens Bridge
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Market Street (US-422 Business, PA-1038) Over Allegheny River in Kittanning: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 949.2 ft. Main Span: 406 ft. Roadway: 30.5 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1932 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
An impressive massive-membered Parker truss can be easily viewed from above.
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Kosciuszko Bridge
Meeker Avenue Bridge
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I-278 (Brooklyn - Queens Expressway) Over Newtown Creek and Various Streets in New York: Brooklyn, New York and Queens, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 5536 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 78.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: Unknown and J. Frank Johnson
Perhaps the beauty and heritage of this iconic truss bridge was underappreciated because many people never checked it out from below.
Lanier Bridge
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Dawsonville Highway (GA-53 Westbound) Over Lake Lanier (Chattahoochee River) in Gainesville: Hall County, Georgia, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1216 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Roadway: 25.6 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1956 By: Unknown
One of a number of original bridges built to accomodate the reservoirs created by the construction of Buford Dam.
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Ledbetter Bridge
George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge
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US-60 Over Tennessee River in Rural: McCracken County, Kentucky and Livingston County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 3036.2 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Modjeski and Masters
This bridge was noted for its large and visually captivating through truss spans.
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Lilly Bridge
Bluestone Lake Bridge
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WV-20 Over Bluestone Lake (Bluestone River) in Rural: Summers County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1163.8 ft. Main Span: 278 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1950 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia
This is a late, but rare example of a cantilever truss bridge in West Virginia, and noted for its multiple cantilever units.
Lisbon Bridge
Columbiana County Fairgrounds Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Ravine in Lisbon: Columbiana County, Ohio, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 183 ft. Main Span: 102.7 ft. Roadway: 10 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1872 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio
After being in storage for decades, this rare bowstring truss bridge was relocated and restored for pedestrian use.
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Little Church Road Bridge
Turkey River Bridge / Iowa Bridge Number 346440
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Little Church Road Over Turkey River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 177.2 ft. Main Span: 159 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1873 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
One of the longest bowstring spans in the country, the demolition of this largely unaltered cast and wrought iron bridge is a loss on an unprecedented scale.
Little Conemaugh River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Little Conemaugh River in Johnstown: Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 215 ft. Main Span: 215 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1906 By: Cambria Steel of Johnstown, Pennsylvania (Cambria Iron Works of Johnstown, Pennsylvania)
This railroad bridge with its heavy skew was built by the steel company which is such a major part of Johnstown history.
Little Scioto River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Little Scioto River in Sciotoville: Scioto County, Ohio, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This attractive truss bridge is dwarfed by the historic Ohio River Bridge it it located next to.
Longstreet Bridge
General James Longstreet Memorial Bridge
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Cleveland Highway (US-129 and GA-11) Over Lake Lanier (Chattahoochee River) in Gainesville: Hall County, Georgia, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 824 ft. Main Span: 153 ft. Roadway: 25.6 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1957 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Patchen and Zimmerman of Augusta Georgia
This unusual continuous plate girder with its distinctive arched girders won an award from the American Institute of Steel Construction for beauty.
Lorain-Carnegie Bridge
Hope Memorial Bridge
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Lorain Avenue and Carnegie Avenue (OH-10) Over Cuyahoga River in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 3285 ft. Main Span: 299 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 15
Built 1932 By: Unknown and Wilbur J. Watson and Associates
This stunning bridge is a beautiful union of aesthetic superstructure and artistic embellishments.
Loudon Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Tennessee River (Watts Bar Lake) in Loudon: Loudon County, Tennessee, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1725 ft. Main Span: 375 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge appears to be a very late example of a metal truss bridge and is noted for its simple span length.
Madison Bridge
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US-70 Over St. Francis River in Rural: St. Francis County, Arkansas, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 921 ft. Main Span: 233 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1933 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Arkansas State Highway Commission
This is a rare surviving example of a highway swing bridge in Arkansas, and also has fixed through truss approach spans.
Main Street Bridge
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Main Street (NY-26 and NY-79) Over Tioughnioga River in Whitney Point: Broome County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 245.7 ft. Main Span: 119.8 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1928 By: Unknown
An uncommon example of a multi-span pony truss in western New York.
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Martha Gallatin Bridge
Veterans Memorial Bridge
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TN-109 Over Cumberland River in Gallatin: Wilson County, Tennessee and Sumner County, Tennessee, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 1373 ft. Main Span: 317 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1954 By: Unknown
This was one of only a few bridges in the state of this highly unusual continuous truss design.
Mehring Way Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX) Over Mehring Way in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 7440.3 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Unknown
A heavily skewed, large through truss overpass that is rare as a continuous truss.
Mortimer E. Cooley Bridge
M-55 Pine River Bridge
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M-55 (Caberfae Highway) Over Pine River in Rural: Manistee County, Michigan, United States
Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 613 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1934 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Michigan State Highway Department
One of only two cantilever deck truss bridges in Michigan, this is a landmark bridge for Michigan.
Muskoka Falls Bridge
KH-11 Northbound Bridge
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KH-11 Northbound Over South Branch Muskoka River in Bracebridge: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1952 By: Unknown
This deck truss crosses over an impressive gorge and waterfall.
North Big Wheeling Creek Road Bridge
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Big Wheeling Creek Road (CR-5) Over Big Wheeling Creek in Rural: Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 215 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1896 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This Whipple truss is a rare example of a pin-connected highway truss with a skew.
Northampton Street Bridge
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Northampton Street Over Delaware River in Easton and Phillipsburg: Northampton County, Pennsylvania and Warren County, New Jersey, United States
Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 560 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1896 By: Union Bridge Company of Athens, Pennsylvania
One of the most unusual, rarest, and beautiful bridges in the entire region.
OH-715 Walhonding River Bridge
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OH-715 Over Walhonding River in Rural: Coshocton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 410 ft. Main Span: 203 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1914 By: Central Concrete and Construction Company of Canton, Ohio
This rare example of a multi-span pin-connected Pennsylvania through truss has been bypassed and abandoned.
Old KS-7 Bridge
6th Street Bridge
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6th Street (Old KS-7) Over Pottawatomie Creek in Osawatomie: Miami County, Kansas, United States
Concrete 12 Panel Marsh (Tied) Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 373 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1932 By: J.S. Vance and Son of Parsons, Kansas and Marsh Engineering Company of Des Moines, Iowa
This Marsh arch bridge was rehabilitated in 2012 and offers two different lengths over its three span configuration.
Only Bridge
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TN-229 (Abandoned Alignment) Over Duck River in Rural: Hickman County, Tennessee, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 395 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1907 By: Nashville Bridge Company of Nashville, Tennessee
This abandoned bridge is noted for its variety of span types including an impressive Pennsylvania truss span.
Palmerston Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Grand Truck Railway Yard in Palmerston (Minto): Wellington County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 570 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1912 By: Unknown
Beautifully preserved as part of a railroad museum, this is one of the largest truss footbridges in Ontario and one of the most iconic bridges in the region.
Parker Bridge
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PA-368 Over Allegheny River in Parker: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania and Clarion County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1140 ft. Main Span: 390 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1934 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
Noted for an distinctive slope, this is a truss bridge with a Parker configuration appropriately located in a community named Parker!
Pembroke Bridge
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River Road (VA-623) Over New River in Rural: Giles County, Virginia, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Queenpost Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 792 ft. Main Span: 208 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1916 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia
Bypassed and abandoned, this bridge is noted for its length and variety of span types.
Peterson Ford Bridge
Granville Bridge, Delaware County Bridge 45
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CR-850 North (Gregory Road) Over Mississinewa River in Rural: Delaware County, Indiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pegram Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 183 ft. Main Span: 178 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1902 By: Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie, Indiana
This bridge is one of only a couple known surviving examples of a Pegram style truss marketed as a High Triangular truss.
Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroad Bridge
Big Run Branch Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Pittsburgh and and Lake Erie) Over Shenango River in New Castle: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 370 ft. Main Span: 235 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This highly skewed and unusually ornate railroad bridge is one of the most beautiful railroad bridges ever seen!
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Pond Eddy Bridge
All Veterans Memorial Bridge
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High Road (PA-1011) Over Delaware River in Rural: Sullivan County, New York and Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 513 ft. Main Span: 252 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1904 By: Owego Bridge Company of Owego, New York
Located on one of the most beautiful stretches of river around, this bridge is going to be demolished thanks to Pennsylvania.
Pottsville Schuylkill River Bridge
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None (Abandoned) Over Schuylkill River in Pottsville: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is an interesting pedestrian foot bridge that has been abandoned so long that a tree of substantial size is growing through it.
Quesnel Old Fraser River Bridge
Fraser River Footbridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Fraser River in Quesnel: Cariboo District, British Columbia, Canada
Wood 12 Panel Howe Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 5
Built 1929 By: Unknown
This is a noteworthy, very long multi-span example of a British Columbia standard plan wooden through truss.
Rancho Murieta Bridge
Yellow Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Cosumnes River in Rural: Sacramento County, California, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 306 ft. Main Span: 227 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: Western Bridge and Construction Company of Omaha, Nebraska
Rare, beautiful, and preserved, this historic bridge is nevertheless fenced off with razor wire and accessible to club members only.
Regent Road Bridge
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Regent Road Over Oyster River in Rural: Comax-Strathcona District, British Columbia, Canada
Wood 12 Panel Howe Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A good representative example of a bridge type that British Columbia is known for.
Riverton Bridge
McKeesport Connecting Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Steel Heritage Trail, Great Allegheny Passage Rail-Trail) Over Monogahela River and Railroad in Duquesne and McKeesport: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1570 ft. Main Span: 340 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1891 By: Pencoyd Iron Works of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania
This beautiful truss bridge with its long 19th Century truss spans has been converted for pedestrian use.
Rock Island - Armourdale Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific) Over Kansas River (Kaw River) in Kansas City: Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 740 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1905 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This classic railroad bridge sits abandoned and would be a great candidate for conversion for pedestrian use.
Rogers Bridge
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Pipeline (Abandoned Rogers Bridge Road) Over Chattahoochee River in Johns Creek: Fulton County, Georgia and Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Span: 225 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This former highway bridge today carries only a large pipeline on its deck.
Royal Albert Bridge
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Railroad (Network Rail) Over River Tamar in Saltash and Plymouth: South West, England, United Kingdom
Metal 12 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2187.5 ft. Main Span: 455 ft. Roadway: 16.8 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1859 By: Charles John Mare and Hudson and Male and Isambard Kingdom Brunel
This unique bridge was an incredible feat of engineering when completed under the direction of famous engineer Brunel.
Saegertown Bridge
South Street Bridge
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Jordan Drive (South Street, TR-962) Over French Creek in Saegertown: Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 206 ft. Main Span: 203 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1900 By: Youngstown Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio
This is a rare type of truss, and is both historically significant and beautiful.
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Salem Street Bridge
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Salem Street Over Railroad (MBTA, Amtrak) in Lawrence: Essex County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 146 ft. Main Span: 143 ft. Roadway: 37.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Boston Bridge Works of Boston, Massachusetts
This unique bridge is very significant as a highway lattice truss with three truss lines, yet is slated for demolition.
Shelby Street Bridge
Sparkman Street Bridge
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Shelby Street (Sparkman Street) Over Cumberland River in Nashville: Davidson County, Tennessee, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Tied Bowstring Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1877 ft. Main Span: 318 ft. Roadway: 36.4 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Howard M. Jones
This iconic landmark bridge in downtown Nashville was restored and preserved for non-motorized traffic.
Skinners Falls Bridge
Milanville - Skinners Falls Bridge
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Calkins Road (PA-1002) / CR-44 (Skinners Falls W Road) Over Delaware River in Milanville: Wayne County, Pennsylvania and Sullivan County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 467 ft. Main Span: 232 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
One of the oldest bridges built by American Bridge, and one of the most beautiful built structures in the region.
Smith Street Bridge
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Smith Street Over Erie Canal in Brockport: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 119 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Unknown
This fixed pony truss is unusual when compared to other nearby historic Erie Canal bridges.
Smithfield Bridge
Delaware County Bridge 161
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CR-170 South Over White River in Smithfield: Delaware County, Indiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 192 ft. Main Span: 189 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1902 By: Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie, Indiana
This is a early, long example of a riveted Warren through truss span.
Sparta Line Kettle Creek Bridge
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Sparta Line Over Kettle Creek in Southwold: Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec
An excellent example of an uncommon heritage bridge type built by a prominent Canadian bridge builder.
Speers Railroad Bridge
Belle Vernon Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Monongahela River in Belle Vernon and Speers: Washington County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected K-Truss Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: Unknown
This giant bridge is one of the only bridges in the entire state to display the rare K-truss configuration.
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Spottsville Bridge
Richard W. Owen Memorial Bridge
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US-60 Over Green River in Spottsville: Henderson County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1103 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: Unknown
This truss bridge is noted for its decent main span length as well as its variety of span types.
St. Francisville Bridge
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MO-B and Belfast Road Over Des Moines River in St. Francisville: Lee County, Iowa and Clark County, Missouri, United States
Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 763.2 ft. Main Span: 228 ft. Roadway: 21.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1937 By: F. W. Whitehead and Sverdrup and Parcel of St. Louis, Missouri
This beautiful bridge is a rare example of a smaller scale cantilever truss bridge.
State Line Bridge
Lake County Bridge 36
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State Line Road Over Kankakee River in Rural: Kankakee County, Illinois and Lake County, Indiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 223.8 ft. Main Span: 221.8 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This extremely rare and beautiful pin connected Pennsylvania is to be preserved after a fight to save it.
Stones Levee Bridge
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Stones Levee Road Over Railroad in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 121 ft. Main Span: 114.2 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: Interstate Building Company
An attractive truss bridge with an interesting history, this structure is in poor condition.
TC-1 Southbound Chemainus River Bridge
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TC-1 (Island Highway) Southbound Over Chemainus River in Rural: Cowichan Valley District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 280 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1949 By: Western Bridge and Steel Fabricators Limited of Vancouver, British Columbia and British Columbia Department of Public Works
This is one of a number of riveted bridges on this highway which today serve one direction of traffic.
TC-1 Southbound Cowichan River Bridge
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TC-1 (Island Highway) Southbound Over Cowichan River in Duncan and North Cowichan: Cowichan Valley District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 252 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1949 By: Western Bridge and Steel Fabricators Limited of Vancouver, British Columbia and British Columbia Department of Public Works
This is one of a number of riveted bridges on this highway which today serve one direction of traffic.
Telkwa Bridge
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Coalmine Road (Riverside Street) Over Bulkley River in Telkwa: Bulkley-Nechako District, British Columbia, Canada
Wood 12 Panel Howe Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A typical, representative example of a British Columbia wooden truss bridge.
Ten Acre Bridge
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Railroad (Conemaugh and Black Lick Railroad) Over Conemaugh River in Johnstown: Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 354 ft. Main Span: 354 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: Unknown
A truly amazing structure to view, this bridge has a narrow width, but is quite tall and long.
Touchette Bridge
Pont Touchette
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CR-650 Over South Nation River in Rural: Prescott and Russell United Counties, Ontario, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1950 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec and Arthur Sedgwick
This graceful truss bridge is a welcome sight on this road.
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Tunnelton Road (PA-3003) Over Conemaugh River in Rural: Indiana County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 402 ft. Main Span: 396 ft. Roadway: 21.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1938 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge has some very unusual details and is also noteworthy for its long single span.
Twin Bridge
Hendricks County Bridge 178
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Broadway Street (Road 50 South) Over West Fork White Lick Creek in Rural: Hendricks County, Indiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 153 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1886 By: Indiana Bridge Company of Indianapolis, Indiana
Sitting next to a large historic railroad bridge, this skewed bridge is significant as a rare pin -connected Baltimore truss.
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University Avenue Bridge
Jack Kerouac Textile Memorial Bridge
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University Avenue Over Merrimack River in Lowell: Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 486 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 36.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1895 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York and John E. Cheney
A rare pin-connected deck truss located serves a university yet is slated for demolition.
Upper Lisle Bridge
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Upper Lisle Road Over Otselic River in Upper Lisle (Rural): Broome County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 181.8 ft. Main Span: 181.8 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1902 By: Owego Bridge Company of Owego, New York
This bridge features an uncommon truss configuration, and has suffered some alterations.
US-101 Skokomish River Bridge
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US-101 (Pacific Coast Scenic Byway) Over Skokomish River in Rural: Mason County, Washington, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 404.9 ft. Main Span: 240 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1932 By: Pacific Car and Foundry Company
One of a number of historic bridges on US-101 in the Olympic penninsula.
US-17 St. Marys River Bridge
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US-17 (Atlantic Coastal Highway) Over St. Marys River in Rural: Nassau County, Florida and Camden County, Georgia, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 562 ft. Main Span: 202 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia
This bridge is not only an impressive and locally rare example of a highway truss swing bridge, it was built for an important travel corridor.
US-2 Kootenai River Bridge
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US-2 Over Kootenai River in Rural: Lincoln County, Montana, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete (Stone Faced) T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 942 ft. Main Span: 264 ft. Roadway: 31.2 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1942 By: Unknown
This is a somewhat unusually configured continuous deck truss.
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US-66 Maramec River Bridge
Times Beach Bridge
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US-66 (Old Alignment) Over Maramec River in Times Beach: St. Louis County, Missouri, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1009 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Frazier-Davis Construction Company of St. Louis, Missouri and Missouri State Highway Commission
Abandoned and at risk for demolition, this impressive bridge compose of plate girder and truss spans is additionally significant for its association for historic Route 66.
Vandergrift Bridge
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Third Street (Dime Road, Farragut Avenue, PA-56, and PA-66 Alt) Over Kiskiminetas River in Vandergrift: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 497 ft. Main Span: 310 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1933 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This attractive bridge continures to welcome visitors into Vandergrift.
Vera Cruz Bridge
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Abandoned IN-301 Alignment Over Wabash River in Vera Cruz: Wells County, Indiana, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1887 By: Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie, Indiana
This impressive and noteworthy bridge has been abandoned next to a replacement bridge.
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Wagon Wheel Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 77850
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200th Street Over Des Moines River in Rural: Boone County, Iowa, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 703 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1911 By: Iowa Bridge Company of Des Moines, Iowa
This unique bridge is an extremely rare bridge that contains a variety of pin-connected through truss span designs.
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Watmaugh Road Bridge
Hopke Bridge
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Watmaugh Road Over Sonoma Creek in Rural: Sonoma County, California, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 170 ft. Main Span: 103 ft. Roadway: 22.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: W. L. Proctor of Santa Rosa, California and E. A. Peugh of Santa Rosa, California
Despite its decent physical condition, widespread local preservation support, and previous preservation work, this unusual pony truss bridge is to be demolished!
Wayneport Bridge
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Wayneport Road Over Erie Canal in Wayneport: Wayne County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 185.7 ft. Main Span: 182.8 ft. Roadway: 14.1 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1912 By: Owego Bridge Company of Owego, New York and American Pipe and Construction Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A lighter weight variation of the Baltimore truss bridge style seen on the Erie Canal in this area.
Western Avenue Calumet Sag Channel Railroad Bridges
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Railroad (Metra Rock Island District) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A pair of similar bridges, one a single track bridge and the other a double track bridge.
Westfield Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned) Over Westfield River in Westfield: Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 326.4 ft. Main Span: 161 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1910 By: Boston Bridge Works of Boston, Massachusetts
This is a rare use of a double-Warren truss configuration on a railroad through truss.
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Wolf Bridge
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Wolf Bridge Road Over Conodoguinet Creek in Rural: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 192 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1895 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Agents
This beautiful Pennsylvania through truss was damaged by a car and closed.
Wood Road Bridge
Red Bridge
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Wood Road Over Cohocton River in Rural: Steuben County, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 206.7 ft. Main Span: 206.7 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1897 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, Dean and Westbrook of New York, New York, Agents
This magnificent bridge is a rare pin-connected Baltimore and also has Phoenix Columns!
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Wyoming Bridge
8th Street Bridge
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8th Street Over Susquehanna River in Wyoming: Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1311 ft. Main Span: 228 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1914 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
This long, multi-span example of a pin-connected truss bridge is about to be demolished.
Zorger Road Bridge
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Zorger Road Over West Branch Susquehanna River in Rural: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 173 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This incredible bridge is a former railroad bridge, is extremely rare, and has very tall trusses.

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