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Historic Bridges: 14

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: 87

AB-875 Bridge
HSR

AB-875 Over Bow River in Rural: Taber District, Alberta and Newell County, Alberta, Canada

14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 700 ft. Main Span: 305 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This three span truss bridge has one larger central span with a smaller span at each end.

Archer Avenue Bridge
Kingery Highway Bridge
HSR

Archer Avenue (Kingery Highway, IL-83) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Sag Bridge: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 508 ft. Main Span: 305 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: Unknown

One of a couple pleasingly complex 1930s Pennsylvania through truss bridges filled with complex geometry.

ASB Bridge
Fratt Bridge - Armour-Swift-Burlington Bridge
HSR

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

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,475 ft. Main Span: 428 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1911 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Waddell and Harrington of Kansas City, Missouri

This unique bridge is one of only two unusual telescoping vertical lift bridges in the country.

Avoca Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Livonia, Avon and Lakeville) Over Cohocton River in Avoca: Steuben County, New York, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1919 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

An attractive Baltimore truss bridge with massive members and a skew.

Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Bessemer and Lake Erie) Over Allegheny River in Near Oakmont: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 2,327 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1918 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

An unusual and large example of continuous deck truss construction.

Boner Bridge
Pyeatt's Mill Bridge, Warrick County Bridge 273, Spencer County Bridge 276
HSR

Boner Road Over Little Pigeon Creek in Rural: Warrick County, Indiana and Spencer County, Indiana, United States

Metal 14 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 261 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1869 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This extremely rare multi-span bowstring truss bridge is one of the oldest bridges of its kind and also sits on rare patented cast iron bents.

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Bourne Bridge
HSR

MA-28 Over Cape Cod Canal and Sandwich Road in Bourne: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal Continuous (Arch and Suspended Deck) 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,384 ft. Main Span: 616 ft. Roadway: 39.7 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1935 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Fay, Spofford, and Thorndike of Boston, Massachusetts

This is one of two similar bridges of very beautiful design over this canal.

Britt Station Bridge
KH-69 Still River Bridge
HSR

KH-69 (Trans-Canada Highway) Over Still River, Highway 526 (Britt Road/Riverside Drive), and Railroad (Canadian Pacific) in Rural: Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada

Metal 14 Panel Hingeless Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 380 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1954 By: Unknown and Ontario Department of Highways

This is a rare and relatively late example of a riveted steel arch bridge in Ontario.

Brownsville High Level Bridge
Lane Bane Bridge
HSR

US-40 Over Monongahela River and Various Roads and Railroads in Brownsville: Fayette County, Pennsylvania and Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Continuous 14 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 2,133 ft. Main Span: 518 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1960 By: Pittsburgh - Des Moines Steel Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Robert W. Lowry of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

With the destruction of so many older truss bridges over this river, this bridge is an increasingly rare example of a truss bridge over the Monongahela.

Buffalo Creek Retreat Bridge
Hubbard Valley Park Bridge
HSR

Pedestrian Walkway Over Hubbard Creek in Rural: Medina County, Ohio, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 151 ft. Main Span: 151 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Unknown

This heavy duty through truss was moved and preserved and is a rare example of a highway Baltimore truss in Ohio.

C&O Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned CSX) Over Kanawha River in Charleston: Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 4,291 ft. Main Span: 424 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1907 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

Featuring a variety of span types and sizes, and a curved approach, this bridge is also noted for its large main span.

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Calcasieu River Bridge
Lake Charles Bridge, Westlake Bridge, Louisiana Memorial World War II Bridge
HSR

I-10, US-90 Over Calcasieu River in Lake Charles and Westlake: Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal Cantilever (Arched) 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 6,607 ft. Main Span: 420 ft. Roadway: 52.5 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1952 By: Virginia Bridge Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Louisiana Highway Commission and Norman E. Lant

This bridge is noted for its uncommon arched truss design, as well as its unique railings that feature guns on them.

Calvin Coolidge Memorial Bridge
HSR

MA-9 (Russell Street) Over Connecticut River in Northampton and Hadley: Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal Continuous 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Box Beam, Fixed

Length: 1,441 ft. Main Span: 296 ft. Roadway: 53.2 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1937 By: T. Stuart and Son Company of Harvard, Massachusetts and W. and L. Engineering Company of Boston, Massachusetts

This impressive continuous deck truss is noted for its art deco details.

Cầu Trường Tiền (Truong Tien Bridge)
Cầu Tràng Tiền (Trang Tien Bridge)
HSR

Hùng Vương Over Perfume River (Sông Hương, Hương Giang) in Hue (Huế): Thua Thien Hue Province (Thừa Thiên-Huế), Vietnam (Việt Nam)

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,321 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built 1899 By: Unknown and Gustave Eiffel

One of the longest surviving historic bridges in the country is this multi-span bowstring truss with a long, complicated history.

Cayuga Street Bridge
HSR

Cayuga Street Over Fall Creek in Ithaca: Tompkins County, New York, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 114 ft. Main Span: 109 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: Unknown

This is a standard plan 1930s pony truss.

Cedar Street Bridge
HSR

Cedar Street (McArthur Highway, IL-29 and IL-116) Over Illinois River in Peoria and East Peoria: Peoria County, Illinois and Tazewell County, Illinois, United States

Metal Cantilever 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 3,750 ft. Main Span: 296 ft. Roadway: 49.2 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1930 By: Kelly-Atkinson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

Both structurally and aesthetically unique, this bridge was designed by a famous bridge engineer.

Cincinnati Southern Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Cincinnati Southern) Over Ohio River in Ludlow and Cincinnati: Kenton County, Kentucky and Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Metal Continuous 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift

Length: 3,240 ft. Main Span: 519 ft. Roadway: 32.3 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1922 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski

This large, unusual bridge has a complicated history.

Cortland Street Bridge
West Clybourn Place Bridge
HSR

Cortland Street Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 217 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and City of Chicago

Easily the most significant Chicago bridge, this ornate bridge was the first trunnion bascule bridge ever built!

Dawson Bridge
East End Bridge
HSR

Rowland Road Over North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 776 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1912 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec

This large bridge is noted for its length and for having three different truss types.

Eagle Avenue Viaduct
HSR

Eagle Avenue Over Cuyahoga River in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Span Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 296 ft. Main Span: 296 ft. Roadway: 39 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Waddell and Hardesty of New York, New York

This is the oldest vertical lift in Cleveland, and was once part of a long viaduct.

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Eastern Avenue Bridge
HSR

Eastern Avenue (Abandoned Alignment) Over Don River in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 148 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 62 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: Unknown

This abandoned bridge is a rare Canadian example of a through truss with three truss lines.

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Fauquier Bridge
HSR

KH-11 (Trans-Canada Highway) Over Groundhog River in Fauquier: Cochrane District, Ontario, Canada

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 590 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1939 By: Unknown

One of the rarest and most significant bridges in Ontario, even more rare in the context of northern Ontario, yet this bridge was demolished even though it was not in the way of its replacement.

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Fisher Ford Bridge
HSR

WV-9 (Abandoned Alignment) Over Cacapon River in Rural: Morgan County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

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

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

This highly significant bridge was a beautiful and unaltered example of its type, yet was not preserved.

Fitzpatrick Bridge
HSR

AL-14 (Central Boulevard) Over Tallapoosa River in Tallassee: Elmore County, Alabama and Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States

Metal Continuous (Straight Chords) 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,738 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1940 By: Pittsburgh - Des Moines Steel Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is a high level deck truss bridge located next to a historic dam, and is noted for its curved roadway.

Folsom Truss Bridge
Walker Bridge / Donald W. Alden Memorial Bridge
HSR

American River Bike Trail Over American River in Folsom: Sacramento County, California, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 330 ft. Main Span: 330 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1893 By: San Francisco Bridge Company of San Francisco, California

This extremely impressive and iconic historic bridge was returned to its original location after 70 years!

Fort Dodge Railroad Bridge
Chicago Great Western Railroad Viaduct
HSR

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Des Moines River and Other Features in Rural: Webster County, Iowa, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 2,719 ft. Main Span: 219 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is the second largest bridge in Iowa and is also a rare example of its type.

Fort Wayne Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 985 ft. Main Span: 319 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is the signature railroad span of the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh.

Franklin Street Bridge
HSR

Franklin Street Over Pigeon Creek in Evansville: Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Metal Cantilever 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 307 ft. Main Span: 174 ft. Roadway: 66 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1932 By: Globe Construction Company of Evansville, Indiana and Rudolph Meisinger and E. L. Erickson

This is a very unusual multi-ribbed small-scale cantilever deck truss

Gatesville Bridge
HSR

Gatesville Road (Abandoned Alignment) Over Pearl River in Rural: Copiah County, Mississippi and Simpson County, Mississippi, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 417 ft. Main Span: 240 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Converse Bridge Company of Chattanooga, Tennessee

This bridge is an rare surviving pin-connected Pennsylvania highway truss, and it has been bypassed and abandoned.

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George Milroy Bridge
HSR

66th Avenue Over Puyallup River in Fife: Pierce County, Washington, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 345 ft. Main Span: 308 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Hart Construction Company of Tacoma, Washington

This attractive truss bridge is noted for its span length yet is at risk for demolition and replacement!

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Glasgow Bridge
HSR

MO-240 Over Missouri River in Glasgow: Howard County, Missouri and Saline County, Missouri, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,244 ft. Main Span: 344 ft. Roadway: 20.3 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1925 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and F. W. Adgate of Chicago, Illinois

A documentation of the demolition of one of the most important and beautiful bridges in Missouri.

Glenwood Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh and West Homestead: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,700 ft. Main Span: 465 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This bridge is noted for its large rivet-connected Pennsylvania through truss span.

Green Mill Farm Bridge
HSR

Green Farm Road (Falls of Rough Church Lane) Over Rough River in Rural: Grayson County, Kentucky and Breckinridge County, Kentucky, United States

Metal 14 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 152 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1877 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This is an outstanding example of a mid-1870s King Bridge Company cast and wrought iron bowstring truss bridge.

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Henry Bridge
HSR

IL-18 (School Street) Over Illinois River in Henry: Marshall County, Illinois and Putnam County, Illinois, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,719 ft. Main Span: 364 ft. Roadway: 22.6 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

One of a dropping number of surviving landmark size Pennsylvania through truss bridges on the Illinois River.

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Hilliardton Bridge
HSR

ON-569 Over Blanche River in Hilliard: Timiskaming District, Ontario, Canada

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 303 ft. Main Span: 211 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1923 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario

This bridge is noted for its impressive main span and combination of through and pony truss spans.

Hope Bridge
Rip Rap Road Bridge
HSR

Rip Rap Road (Great Miami Recreational Trail) Over Great Miami River in Dayton: Montgomery County, Ohio, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 306 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1924 By: Unknown

Although it is a bridge to nowhere these days, the largest truss span in the county received a well-deserved restoration.

Hurshtown Bridge
Van Zile Road Bridge, Allen County Bridge 32
HSR

Van Zile Road Over St. Joseph River in Hursh (Rural): Allen County, Indiana, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 177 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio

Unique and striking portal bracing on this ancient Whipple truss make this a magnificent bridge.

Ione Bridge
HSR

CR-93250 (NF-9354) Over Pend Oreille River in Ione: Pend Oreille County, Washington, United States

Metal Cantilever 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 830 ft. Main Span: 273 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1932 By: Interstate Engineering and Construction Company of Newport, Washington and H. A. Sewell of Newport, Washington

This bridge is one of the oldest cantilever deck truss bridges in the state, and one of the few historic truss bridges in this region.

Julia Butler Hansen Bridge
Puget Island Bridge
HSR

WA-409 Over Columbia River in Cathlamet: Wahkiakum County, Washington, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,615 ft. Main Span: 420 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1939 By: Poole and McGonigle Steel Company of Portland, Oregon and Clark H. Eldridge and Ralph W. Finke of Olympia, Washington

This bridge is an impressive truss bridge with additional significance for association with Depression-era federal relief programs.

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Lake Champlain Bridge
Crown Point Bridge
HSR

Bridge Road (VT-125, VT-17, and NY-903) Over Lake Champlain in Crown Point and Chimney Point: Essex County, New York and Addison County, Vermont, United States

Metal Continuous (Arched) 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,184 ft. Main Span: 434 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Fay, Spofford, and Thorndike of Boston, Massachusetts

A nationally significant and early example of a rare arch-shaped cantilever truss, this bridge was located in an area rich with history.

Laurel Bridge
HSR

KY-490 (South Upper River Road) Over Rockcastle River in Rural: Laurel County, Kentucky, and Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 207 ft. Main Span: 202 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: Brookville Bridge Company of Brookville, Ohio

An attractive truss bridge that deserves to be rehabilitated.

Le pont du Bac (The Bac Bridge)
HSR

Route du Bac Over Lac Kénogamichiche in Hébertville: Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Macquet Parabolic Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 270 ft. Main Span: 183 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Unknown and Gérard Macquet

This bridge, the only Macquet Parabolic truss bridge in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, has been fully restored for continued vehicular use.

Liberty Bridge
MO-291 Northbound Bridge
HSR

MO-291 Northbound Over Missouri River in Sugar Creek: Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Metal Continuous 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,882 ft. Main Span: 460 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1949 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and Sverdrup and Parcel of St. Louis, Missouri

This bridge is an outstanding and rare surviving example of a beautiful type of bridge that once graced Missouri in far larger populations.

Lone Star Brewery Bridge
HSR

Museum Reach Riverwalk Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 85 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Originally a skybridge between two buildings of the historic Lone Star Brewery, this truly unique bridge was moved and preserved for pedestrian use.

Main Street Bridge
John T. Alsop Jr. Bridge
HSR

Main Street (US-1) Over St. Johns River in Jacksonville: Duval County, Florida, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Span Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,680 ft. Main Span: 365 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1941 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio

Designed with aesthetic appearance in mind, this is the largest vertical lift bridge in Florida.

Marblemount Bridge
Cascade River Road Bridge
HSR

Cascade River Road Over Skagit River in Marblemount: Skagit County, Washington, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 662 ft. Main Span: 280 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1930 By: Alexander and McNeil of Mt. Vernon, Washington and Washington Department of Highways

This is an unusual bridge, with its continuous through truss design, and is dissimilar to the simple span and cantilever trusses found elsewhere in the state.

Marine Parkway Bridge
Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
HSR

Marine Parkway Over Rockaway Inlet in New York: Queens, New York, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 3,985 ft. Main Span: 540 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and David Steinman of New York, New York

Marion Center Road Bridge
Morton Bridge, Allen County Bridge 290
HSR

Marion Center Road Over St. Marys River in Rural: Allen County, Indiana, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 177 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1880 By: Western Bridge Works of Fort Wayne, Indiana

A rare example of a restored, skewed Whipple truss built by a local bridge company.

Marquam Bridge
HSR

I-5 Over Willamette River in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States

Metal Cantilever 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 5,280 ft. Main Span: 440 ft. Roadway: 114 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1966 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ivan D. Merchant

This utilitarian mid-20th century truss bridge is noted for its unusual double-deck cantilever truss design.

McCurdy Bridge
HSR

Brant-Elderslie Townline Over Saugeen River in Arran-Elderslie: Bruce County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 215 ft. Main Span: 213 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Standard Steel Construction Company of Port Robinson, Ontario

This extremely unusual, significant, and impressive bridge has a highly unusual floorbeam and bottom chord design.

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Mead Avenue Bridge
HSR

Mead Avenue Over French Creek in Meadville: Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 268 ft. Main Span: 129 ft. Roadway: 19.4 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1871 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

This ancient, unique, and very historic bridge is two bridges in one and also has Keystone Columns.

Melanchton Street Footbridge
HSR

Melanchton Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Railroad (CSX) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 362 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This is an unusual riveted pedestrian footbridge truss of considerable size.

Menominee River Chicago NorthWestern Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Menominee River in Rural: Dickinson County, Michigan and Florence County, Wisconsin, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 375 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1911 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This bridge features an impressive design with two deck truss main spans.

Meridian Street Bridge
SR-167 Puyallup River Bridge
HSR

Meridian Street (WA-167) Over Puyallup River in Puyallup: Pierce County, Washington, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Turner-Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 477 ft. Main Span: 371 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company of Seattle, Washington and Maury M. Caldwell

This unique bridge is not a true Turner truss, but is the only known surviving bridge with a configuration similar to a Turner truss.

Minersville Bridge
HSR

4th Avenue (PA-3039) Over Conemaugh River in Johnstown: Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 453 ft. Main Span: 269 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: Cambria Iron Works of Johnstown, Pennsylvania

This bizarre and unique bridge features a deck that runs at an incline through the truss which is not inclined.

Narrows Bridge
Higden Bridge
HSR

AR-16 and AR-92 Over Little Red River (Greers Ferry Lake) in Greers Ferry and Higden: Cleburne County, Arkansas, United States

Metal Cantilever 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,102 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1961 By: Unknown

Although a late example of a cantilever truss bridge, this bridge is a rare example of its type in Arkansas.

National Avenue Bridge
HSR

National Avenue Over Marmaton River in Fort Scott: Bourbon County, Kansas, United States

Concrete 14 Panel Marsh (Standard) Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed

Length: 202 ft. Main Span: 197 ft. Roadway: 30.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: T. H. Johnson Contractor of Dallas, Texas and Marsh Engineering Company of Des Moines, Iowa

This Marsh arch bridge is both the longest-spanning and the youngest surviving Marsh arch bridge in Kansas.

New River Gorge Bridge
HSR

US-19 (Mountaineer Expressway) Over New River in Fayetteville: Fayette County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 14 Panel Two-Hinged Braced Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 3,031 ft. Main Span: 1,700 ft. Roadway: 67.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1977 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Michael Baker Jr. Inc.

Although of structurally modern design, this bridge gained a listing in the National Register of Historic Places due to its record-breaking span length.

O'Neal Bridge
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US-72 (Lee Highway) Over Tennessee River in Sheffield and Florence: Colbert County, Alabama and Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States

Metal Continuous 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,071 ft. Main Span: 420 ft. Roadway: 46.6 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1939 By: Virginia Bridge Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Joseph P. Trotter

This is an early surviving example of a design of continuous truss bridge unique to Alabama, and it is complimented by deck truss approach spans.

Old Clay's Ferry Bridge
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Old Richmond Road (KY-2328, Old US-25) Over Kentucky River in Rural: Fayette County, Kentucky and Madison County, Kentucky, United States

Metal (Cast Iron) 14 Panel Pin-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 443 ft. Main Span: 217 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1869 By: Louisville Bridge and Iron Company of Louisville, Kentucky and Albert Fink

With a cast iron top chord, this bridge is one of the rarest types of historic bridge in the entire country.

Panhandle Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Port Authority T Line) Over Monongahela River, Railroad, and Local Streets in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Main Span: 351 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This impressive railroad bridge features a variety of span types and truss configurations.

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Pineville Bridge
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CR-48 Over Salmon River in Rural: Oswego County, New York, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 233 ft. Main Span: 228 ft. Roadway: 17.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Oswego County decided the best way to address this beautiful and very rare pin-connected Pennsylvania through truss was to reduce it to scrap metal.

Pont Curé Marchand
Vieux Pont
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Rue du Pont Over Rivière Saint-François in Drummondville: Centre-du-Québec, Québec, Canada

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 422 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1922 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec and Vallée

This impressive truss bridge was rehabilitated, with a significant number of members replaced with similar members.

Pont Morisset (Morisset Bridge)
Pont de Morisset-Station (Morisset-Station Bridge)
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QC-275 Over Rivière Famine in Saint-Prosper: Chaudiére-Appalaches, Québec, Canada

Metal Cantilever 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 399 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1928 By: Eastern Canada Steel and Iron Works of Montréal, Québec

This very unusually configured riveted deck truss highway bridge was rehabilitated in 2019.

Pont Victoria (Victoria Bridge)
Victoria Bridge
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QC-112 and Railroad (Canadian National) Over St. Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent) and South Shore Canal (Canal de la Rive Sud) in Montréal and Saint-Lambert: Montréal, Québec and Montérégie, Québec, Canada

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)

Length: 6,500 ft. Main Span: 348 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Detroit Bridge and Iron Works of Detroit, Michigan and Joseph Hobson

This bridge has a long and fascinating history and has evolved over many years to become one of the most unique bridges in Canada.

Port Perry Union Railroad Bridge
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Union Railroad Over Monongahela River, Turtle Creek, and Various Railroads in Duquesne, North Versailles, and North Braddock: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,085 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Unknown

Featuring a wide variety of span types including those found on its long approaches, this unique bridge is difficult to access without a boat.

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Puyallup Avenue Bridge
Puyallup River Bridge
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Puyallup Avenue (Eells Street, Pacific Highway) Over Puyallup River and Various Roads and Railroads in Tacoma: Pierce County, Washington, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,833 ft. Main Span: 252 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1927 By: Grant Smith and Company of Seattle, Washington and Washington Department of Highways

This long bridge with its variety of span designs including some very unique skewed river spans, is to be reduced to scrap metal.

River Avenue Bridge
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River Avenue Over Bow River in Cochrane: Rocky View County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 715 ft. Main Span: 235 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1926 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This is an uncommon example of a Pennsylvania through truss bridge.

Rock Island Bridge
Clinton Presidential Park Bridge
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Railroad (Rail-Trail, Former Choctaw and Memphis Railroad) Over Arkansas River in Little Rock: Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift

Length: 1,614 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1899 By: Unknown and F. A. Molitor

Preserved for pedestrian use, this bridge consists of historic fixed truss spans from 1899 and a vertical lift span from 1972.

Rock Island Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Columbia River in Rock Island: Chelan County, Washington and Douglas County, Washington, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 900 ft. Main Span: 417 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1893 By: Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware

This is an unusual railroad bridge that was made even more unusual long ago when supplemental trusses were added to it.

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Sagamore Bridge
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US-6 and MA-3 Over Cape Cod Canal and Sandwich Road in Sagamore: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal Continuous (Arch and Suspended Deck) 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,408 ft. Main Span: 616 ft. Roadway: 39.7 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1935 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Fay, Spofford, and Thorndike of Boston, Massachusetts

This is one of two similar bridges of very beautiful design over this canal.

Saginaw Road Bridge
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Saginaw Road (PA-3020) Over Big Elk Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 73 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Gehret Brothers of Bridgeport, Pennsylvania

Built by an interesting local company, an uncommon example of a lightweight pony truss that has been preserved as of 2021.

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Seneca Bridge
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IL-170 (29th Road) Over Illinois River in Seneca: La Salle County, Illinois, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,510 ft. Main Span: 364 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1932 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This spectacular historic bridge was replaced by one of the ugliest bridges imaginable.

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Smithland Bridge
Lucy Jefferson Lewis Memorial Bridge
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US-60 Over Cumberland River in Smithland: Livingston County, Kentucky, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,818 ft. Main Span: 500 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Nashville Bridge Company of Nashville, Tennessee and Modjeski and Masters

This bridge is noteworthy for association with an important engineering firm and for its large 500 foot truss span.

Soden's Grove Bridge
Soden Grove Bridge
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Commercial Street (Old KS-99) Over Cottonwood River in Emporia: Lyon County, Kansas, United States

Concrete 14 Panel Marsh (Tied) Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 126 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1923 By: Western Bridge Company of Harrisonville, Missouri and Marsh Engineering Company of Des Moines, Iowa

The oldest dated Marsh arch bridge in Kansas, this impressive Marsh arch bridge was bypassed and left standing for pedestrians.

Southampton Bridge
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KH-21 (Albert Street) Over Saugeen River in Southampton (Saugeen Shores): Bruce County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Continuous 14 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 450 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1959 By: Unknown and Reginald Arthur Blyth

A rare, and relatively late example of continuous deck bridge construction.

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Spring Valley Bridge
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IL-89 (Spalding Street) Over Illinois River in Spring Valley: Bureau County, Illinois and Putnam County, Illinois, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,776 ft. Main Span: 364 ft. Roadway: 22.6 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

One of a dropping number of surviving landmark size Pennsylvania through truss bridges on the Illinois River.

Spruce Pine Footbridge
Old Pine Walking Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over North Toe River in Spruce Pine: Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 403 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1940 By: Unknown

This unique footbridge is noted for its rare design which is configured as a bowstring deck truss.

St. Marys Footbridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over St. Marys River in St. Marys: Auglaize County, Ohio, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a lightweight riveted pedestrian footbridge.

Taylor's Ford Bridge
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Nolen Avenue Over Wapsipinicon River in Rural: Buchanan County, Iowa, United States

Metal 14 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 271 ft. Main Span: 143 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1872 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

An early and unaltered example of an extremely important bridge type, this structure was bypassed.

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Torrence Avenue Grand Calumet River Bridge
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Torrence Avenue Over Grand Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Adjacent Box Beam, Fixed

Length: 522 ft. Main Span: 306 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1938 By: Unknown and H. C. Taylor

This is an amazing and beautiful Pennsylvania through truss that is both massive and complex!

US-62 Cumberland River Bridge
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US-62 Over Cumberland River in Grand Rivers: Livingston County, Kentucky and Lyon County, Kentucky, United States

Metal Cantilever (Arched) 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,467 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1952 By: Unknown

This bridge is an example of a rare variation of a cantilever truss noted for its arch-like shape.

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Utica Bridge
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IL-178 (8th Road) Over Illinois River in Utica: La Salle County, Illinois, United States

Metal Cantilever 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,158 ft. Main Span: 378 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1962 By: Bates and Rogers of Chicago, Illinois

This is a late example of a riveted cantilever through truss.

Wabash Memorial Bridge
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IN-62 and IL-141 Over Wabash River in Rural: White County, Illinois and Posey County, Indiana, United States

Metal Continuous (Arch and Suspended Deck) 14 Panel Tied Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 2,400 ft. Main Span: 427 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1956 By: Traylor Brothers of Evansville, Indiana and Olinger Brothers and Sverdrup and Parcel of St. Louis, Missouri

This large bridge over a big river is hidden away in a thickly forested area that this highway passes through.

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Walterdale Bridge
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105th Street Over North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 703 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1914 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec

Despite its beautiful and heritage value, this beautiful multi-span through truss was demolished and replaced.

White Bridge
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Riverside Drive Over Yellow Creek in Poland: Mahoning County, Ohio, United States

Metal 14 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 129 ft. Main Span: 127 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1877 By: Ohio Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio and William Rezner of Cleveland, Ohio

This is one of the only surviving examples in the country of the unusual Rezner patent bowstring truss bridge.

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Wiley's Bridge
HSR

Bowers Road (TR-748) Over Maiden Creek in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 202 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

This beautiful bridge is an early, and one of the largest, rarest, and most ornate examples of the Penn Bridge Company.

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