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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: 20

Ambridge Bridge
Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge / Ambridge-Woodlawn Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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11th Street Over Ohio River, PA-51, and Railroad in Ambridge and Aliquippa: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,995 ft. Main Span: 530 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
This gorgeous and unique multi-cantilever span design is a testimony to why Ambridge is even in existence!
Black Hawk Bridge
Lansing Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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IA-9 and WI-82 Over Mississippi River in Lansing and Rural: Allamakee County, Iowa and Crawford County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,631 ft. Main Span: 652 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Melvin B. Stone of Minneapolis, Minnesota
One of the most unusual, beautiful, and significant bridges on the Mississippi River.
Blackford Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Blackford Road Over Bear River Camp Far West Wier in Rural: Yuba County, California, United States
Metal 22 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 310 ft. Main Span: 303 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1916 By: Unknown
This unique bridge has vertical end posts giving it a distinctive appearance.
Cairo Mississippi River Bridge
Birds Point Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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US-60 and US-62 Over Mississippi River in Cairo and Birds Point: Alexander County, Illinois and Mississippi County, Missouri, United States
Metal 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 5,182 ft. Main Span: 700 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Waddell and Hardesty
This increasingly rare cantilever truss has a distinctive appearance due to its long series of through truss approach spans.
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Cairo Ohio River Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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US-60 and US-51 Over Ohio River in Cairo: Alexander County, Illinois and Ballard County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,865 ft. Main Span: 800 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1937 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and Modjeski and Masters
Designed by a noted engineering firm, this large cantilever truss bridge is noted for its multiple tower configuration.
Deception Pass Bridge
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WA-20 Over Deception Pass in Rural: Island County, Washington and Skagit County, Washington, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 976 ft. Main Span: 550 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1935 By: Wallace Bridge and Structural Steel Company of Seattle, Washington and Washington Department of Highways (O R. Elwell)
In a stunning setting visited by many tourists, this is one of two impressive bridges here of different type but similar appearance that offer a nice engineering contrast.
George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge
2nd Street Bridge
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US-31 (2nd Street) Over Ohio River and Various Streets in Louisville and Jeffersonville: Jefferson County, Kentucky and Clark County, Indiana, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,366 ft. Main Span: 820 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters
This landmark work of a famous engineering firm consists of two identical cantilever truss bridge units.
Grand Coulee Bridge
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WA-155 Over Columbia River in Coulee Dam: Douglas County, Washington and Okanogan County, Washington, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,089 ft. Main Span: 550 ft. Roadway: 20.3 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1935 By: J. H. Pomeroy of San Francisco, California and Washington Department of Highways
Adjacent to the Grand Coulee Dam, this is an early surviving example of the distinctive design of cantilever truss found in the state.
Homestead High Level Bridge
Homestead Grays Bridge
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Browns Hill Road Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Wichert Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,109 ft. Main Span: 534 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and George S. Richardson
This bridge is an extremely rare example of a bridge with a Wichert truss detail.
Huey P. Long Bridge
Huey P. Long Jefferson Parish Bridge
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US-90 and Railroad (New Orleans Public Belt Railroad) Over Mississippi River and Various Roads in Bridge City and Elmwood: Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 22,996 ft. Main Span: 790 ft. Roadway: 84 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1935 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters
This massive bridge has been widened with the addition of two truss lines, but remains a significant example of a large scale combined highway and railroad bridge.
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Hulton Bridge
Jonathon Hulton Memorial Bridge / Oakmont Bridge
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Hulton Road (PA-2082) Over Allegheny River in Oakmont: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 22 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,544 ft. Main Span: 505 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
One of the last remaining large pin-connected truss bridges in Pennsylvania is this unique multi-span through truss with a huge main span!
McKees Rocks Bridge
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Blue Belt (PA-3104) Over Ohio River, Railroad, and Various Streets in McKees Rocks and Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 22 Panel Two-Hinged Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 5,900 ft. Main Span: 750 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
This very long landmark bridge has an unbelievable variety and number of span types including two rare crescent arch spans!
Memphis and Arkansas Bridge
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I-55 Over Mississippi River in Memphis: Shelby County, Tennessee and Crittenden County, Arkansas, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 5,222 ft. Main Span: 790 ft. Roadway: 51.8 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1949 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Modjeski and Masters
This is the newest of a unique trio of historic cantilever truss bridges that are located side by side.
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Milton-Madison Bridge
Madison-Milton Bridge
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US-421 Over Ohio River in Madison and Milton: Trimble County, Kentucky and Jefferson County, Indiana, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,184 ft. Main Span: 600 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1929 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and J. G. White Engineering Company
One of the most important and unique cantilever truss bridges in the country is slated for demolition!
Rankin Bridge
George Rankin Jr. Memorial Bridge
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Braddock Avenue, Green Belt Over Monongahela River, and Various Roads and Railroads in Rankin and Whitaker: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,426 ft. Main Span: 525 ft. Roadway: 58 ft. Main Spans: 9
Built 1951 By: Unknown
This large bridge is a good example of a mid-20th century truss bridge.
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Schell Bridge
Northfield Bridge
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Northfield Road Over Connecticut River in Northfield: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Cantilever (Arched) 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 515 ft. Main Span: 352 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1903 By: New England Structural Company of East Everett, Massachusetts and Edward S. Shaw of Boston, Massachusetts
This very old and unique cantilever bridge with ornate gothic details utilizes the rare Pennsylvania truss configuration, yet is slated for demolition!
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Sellwood Bridge
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Tacoma Street Over Willamette River in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Metal Continuous 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,972 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1925 By: Gilpin Construction Company of Portland, Oregon and Gustav Lindenthal and Ira G. Hedrick
The significance of this monumental bridge as an early large-scale continuous highway truss bridge designed by a famous engineer did not save it from the scrapyard.
Thebes Bridge
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Mississippi River in Thebes: Alexander County, Illinois and Scott County, Missouri, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 3,817 ft. Main Span: 671 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1905 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski and Alfred Noble
This bridge is one of the most significant early large-scale cantilever truss bridges in the United States.
Tobin Bridge
Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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US-1 Over Mystic River, Little Mystic Channel, and Various Roads in Boston and Chelsea: Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 11,906 ft. Main Span: 800 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois
This enormous bridge is noted for its length, its double deck design, and its variety of spans.
Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company Railroad Bridge
Labelle Iron Works Bridge
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Railroad (Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company) Over Ohio River in Steubenville, Ohio and Coketown, West Virginia: Jefferson County, Ohio and Brooke County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Span: 660 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1917 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Albert Lucius of New York, New York
This giant railroad bridge is easily viewable from the Market Street Bridge.

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