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Historic Bridges: 22

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
HSR

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!

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Black Hawk Bridge
Lansing Bridge
HSR

IA-9 and WI-82 (Ballou Street) Over Mississippi River in Lansing: 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
HSR

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
HSR

US-60 and US-62 Over Mississippi River in Cairo and Birds Point: Alexander County, Illinois and Mississippi County, Missouri, United States

Metal Cantilever 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 of New York, New York

This increasingly rare two tower cantilever truss has a distinctive appearance due to its long series of approaching towerless cantilever truss approach spans.

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Cairo Ohio River Bridge
HSR

US-60, US-62, and US-51 Over Ohio River in Cairo: Alexander County, Illinois and Ballard County, Kentucky, United States

Metal Cantilever 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

Deception Pass Bridge
HSR

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
HSR

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
HSR

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
HSR

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 of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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
HSR

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: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and 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
HSR

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
HSR

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!

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Memphis and Arkansas Bridge
HSR

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
HSR

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
HSR

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: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

This large bridge is a good example of a mid-20th century truss bridge.

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Schell Bridge
Northfield Bridge
HSR

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
HSR

Tacoma Street Over Willamette River in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States

Metal Continuous (Straight Chords) 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
HSR

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
HSR

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
HSR

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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