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Historic Bridges: Railroad (CSX)

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: 108

133rd Avenue Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX) Over 133rd Avenue in Rural: Allegan County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Unknown

This small, simple concrete bridge is a very old example of a general design still used today.

28th Street CSX Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over 28th Street (M-11) in Rural: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 176 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1939 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Michigan State Highway Department

A fairly long and heavilly skewed example of a standard trunk line grade separation.

6 Mile Road Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over 6 Mile Road in Northville: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 72 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This railroad overpass has some attractive aesthetic details.

8 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX) Over 8 Mile Road in Rural: Oakland County, Michigan and Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This railroad overpass retains good historic integrity, although its substructure has deteriorated.

Alafia River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Alafia River in Gibsonton: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

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

Length: 670 ft. Main Span: 103 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1957 By: Unknown

This is a small swing bridge that also includes a number of concrete approach spans.

Alfred H. Smith Memorial Bridge
CSX Castleton Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Hudson River in Castleton-On-Hudson: Rensselaer County, New York and Albany County, New York, United States

Metal 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 5,255 ft. Main Span: 599 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1924 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Olaf Hoff of New York, New York

This large railroad bridge its noted for its largest span, nearly 600 feet in span length, and thus a significant engineering achievement.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge #460
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Railroad (CSX) Over Cuyahoga River in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift)

Length: 205 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

This bridge is among the oldest in Cleveland and remains in use.

Batavia Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Tonawanda Creek in Batavia: Genesee County, New York, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 165 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1956 By: Unknown

This bridge is newer than most of the New Yoirk Central's triple-truss bridges across the state, as it was built as part of a line re-location project around the south side of batavia. It was around 1955.

Batavia Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Tonawanda Creek in Batavia: Genesee County, New York, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1900 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

This bridge is noteworthy for being built by an important bridge company.

Beaver Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Beaver: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built 1909 By: Cummings Structural Concrete Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Robert A. Cummings)

This is a nice looking and early surviving concrete arch bridge carrying a railroad over a railroad.

Beech-Daly Road Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Beech-Daly Road in Redford Township: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 74 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1954 By: Jutton-Kelly Company of Detroit, Michigan and American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This riveted plate girder overpass has attractive railings.

Big Four Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Great Miami River, Main Avenue, and Childrens Home Road (CR-41) in Sidney: Shelby County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 780 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1923 By: Walsh Construction Company

This gargantuan monumental bridge is so massive that it dwarfs the multi-span through truss next to it.

Big Sandy Junction Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Big Sandy River and US-60 in Catlettsburg and Kenova: Boyd County, Kentucky and Wayne County, West Virginia, United States

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

Length: 2,465 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1943 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia

This riveted truss bridge has approach spans which were built later in the 1950s by the American Bridge Company.

Bowling Green Railroad Bridge
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Barren River in Bowling Green: Warren County, Kentucky, United States

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

Length: 434 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is an imposing railroad bridge that soars over the Barren River.

Brandywine Viaduct
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Railroad (CSX) Over Brandywine Creek in Wilmington: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 764 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1910 By: Unknown

This is an enormous stone arch bridge built by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.

Bridge E-40
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Railroad (CSX) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Rural: Herkimer County, New York, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 145 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 52.6 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Unknown

This railroad bridge is noted for its skew, Baltimore truss configuration, and its three truss line arrangement.

Bridgeport Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Cass River in Bridgeport: Saginaw County, Michigan, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 530 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

A beautiful through railroad truss with an interesting portal and plenty of v-lacing and lattice.

Broadmoor Avenue Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX) Over Broadmoor Avenue in Kentwood: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 200 ft. Main Span: 79 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1948 By: Hertel-Deyo Company and Michigan State Highway Department

A mid-20th Century structure, this bridge is a late and typical example of its type.

Caledonia CSX Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Whetstone Creek in Caledonia: Marion County, Ohio, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is one of two railroad truss bridges sitting side by side.

Carson Street Railroad Bridges
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Railroad (CSX) Over Chartiers Creek in McKees Rocks: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

An impressive pair of identical truss bridges sitting side by side.

Charleston Road Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Charleston Road in Point Pleasant: Mason County, West Virginia, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Unknown

An example of a small stone railroad arch overpass in West Virginia.

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

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

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

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

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

Columbus Scioto River Railroad Bridge Middle
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Railroad (CSX) Over Scioto River in Columbus: Franklin County, Ohio, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 676 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This is one of several impressive multi-span through truss bridges in the downtown Columbus area.

Columbus Scioto River Railroad Bridge North
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Railroad (CSX) Over Scioto River in Columbus: Franklin County, Ohio, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 630 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1930 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio

This is one of several impressive multi-span through truss bridges in the downtown Columbus area.

Columbus Scioto River Railroad Bridge South
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Railroad (CSX) Over Scioto River in Columbus: Franklin County, Ohio, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss,

Length: 590 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This is one of several impressive multi-span through truss bridges in the downtown Columbus area.

Covington and Newport Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Licking River in Covington and Newport: Campbell County, Kentucky and Kenton County, Kentucky, United States

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

Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

A large three span railroad truss bridge provides interest to an otherwise unsightly junkyard area.

CSX and Amtrak Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX) Over Railroad (Amtrak) in Rural: Berrien County, Michigan, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

An unusual railroad over railroad grade separation.

CSX Chattahoochee River Bridge
Seaboard Air Line Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Chattahoochee River in Atlanta: Fulton County, Georgia and Cobb County, Georgia, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 940 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This railroad bridge with its pin-connected truss and riveted plate girder spans remains in use by trains today.

CSX Erie Canal Railroad Bridge
New York Central Erie Canal Railroad Bridge, Bridge E-106
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Railroad (CSX) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Rural: Wayne County, New York, United States

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 164 ft. Main Span: 164 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: Unknown

This bridge is noted for its heavy skew, Baltimore truss configuration, and three truss line arrangement.

CSX Red Cedar River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Red Cedar River and Lansing River Trail in Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 9.5 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is a traditional deck plate girder with spans of decent length and girder depth.

Davis Ferry Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Wabash River in Lafayette: Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 635 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This railroad truss bridge is noted for its uncommon double-Warren truss configuration.

Defiance Auglaize River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Auglaize River in Defiance: Defiance County, Ohio, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 420 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This massive membered deck truss bridge carries two sets of tracks on a busy railroad line.

Division Avenue Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX) Over Division Avenue in Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built 1928 By: Unknown

This plate girder structure is one of two nearby railroad bridges that had a city design and welcome message painted on it.

Dunlaps Creek Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Dunlaps Creek in Brownsville: Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Unknown

This is a small, simple concrete arch railroad bridge, located in the shadow of other historic bridges in the area.

Eagle Creek Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Eagle Creek in Indianapolis: Marion County, Indiana, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 222 ft. Main Span: 113 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

A bridge of contrasts, this bridge features a pin-connected through truss span that appears to be very old, plus a newer looking riveted pony truss span.

Erie Canal CSX Railroad Bridge
Bridge E-167
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Railroad (CSX) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge 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.

Fall Creek Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Fall Creek in Pendleton: Madison County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 285 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built 1910 By: Unknown

Although spalling significantly, this railroad bridge continues to carry railroad traffic.

Flint River and East Boulevard Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Flint River and East Boulevard in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 255 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1916 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is a traditional deck plate girder railroad bridge over the river, and this listing also includes photos of a nearby overpass bridge as well.

Fullerton Street Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Southfield Freeway (M-39) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built 1963 By: C. A. Hull and Walter Toebe Company and Michigan State Highway Department

This riveted bridge is located in the shadow of a massive interchange and next to a highway overpass.

Glenwood Railroad Bridge
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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.

Grand Haven Swing Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Grand River in Grand Haven and Ferrysburg: Ottawa County, Michigan, United States

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

Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Both videos and photos are available for this magnificent and photogenic movable bridge!

Grand Ledge Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Grand River in Grand Ledge: Eaton County, Michigan, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 466 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 10 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1904 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania

One of the most impressive deck trusses in Michigan, this bridge spans the unusual sandstone cliffs that grace the edge of the river in this area.

Hamilton Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Great Miami River in Hamilton: Butler County, Ohio, United States

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

Length: 1,530 ft. Main Span: 240 ft. Main Spans: 3

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

A beautiful three span railroad truss bridge is complimented by over a dozen stone arch approach spans!

Harpers Ferry Plate Girder Railroad Bridge
B&O Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Potomac River, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and Harpers Ferry Road (Sandy Hook Road) in Harpers Ferry: Jefferson County, West Virginia and Washington County, Maryland, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,415 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 13

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

The newer of two railroad bridges at this location, the construction of this bridge also resulted in reconstruction of the now-shared tunnel immediately east of these two bridges.

Harpers Ferry Trestle Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Bridge Street, Market Street, and Tell Street (Abandoned Streets) in Harpers Ferry: Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,126 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge which wraps around historic Harpers Ferry, features long timber approach spans leading to a small plate girder main span.

Harriman Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Emory River in Harriman: Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Unknown

An altered approach system leads to an unaltered and impressive through truss main span.

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

Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 6,109 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is a long and large bridge noted for its variety of span types and its extremely long simple deck truss span.

Hawks Nest Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over New River in Rural: Fayette County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 640 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1892 By: Unknown

This railroad bridge is noted for its pin connections and skewed configuration, and location in a very scenic area.

Henderson Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Ohio River and Water Street in Henderson: Henderson County, Kentucky and Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 12,123 ft. Main Span: 675 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1932 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This railroad bridge is noted for its long

Herron Creek Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Herron Creek in Rural: Ingham County, Michigan, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This tiny stone arch bridge is an uncommon structure type in the region.

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Hojack Swing Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Genesee River in Rochester: Monroe County, New York, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing

Main Span: 304 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

Despite historic significance, feasibility of preservation, and community support, this bridge was sentenced to the dumpster.

I-94 Railroad Bridge North
Detroit Industrial Expressway Railroad Bridge North
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Railroad (CSX) Over I-94 (Detroit Industrial Expressway) in Dearborn: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 256 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1944 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This railroad overpass bridge, one of three in this area, was built as part of one of Michigan's earliest freeways.

Island Lake State Recreation Area Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Huron River and Butcher Road in Rural: Livingston County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Lackawanna Bridge Company of Buffalo, New York

A typical example of a railroad deck plate girder bridge.

Jackson Street Railroad Overpass
Skew Arch
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Railroad (CSX) Over Jackson Street in Silver Creek: Chautauqua County, New York, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1869 By: E. W. Ensign

Although widened with concrete on one side, the original portion of this bridge is an exceedingly rare example of a helicoidal arch, the most advanced way to produce a skewed stone arch bridge.

James River Arch Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over James River, Riverside Drive, and Various Railroads in Richmond: Richmond Independent City, Virginia, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch,

Length: 2,278 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Main Spans: 15

Built 1919 By: W. W. Boxley and Company of Roanoke, Virginia and J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois

This monumental arch bridge was a major feat of engineering in the region when completed.

Joliet Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Des Plaines River in Joliet: Will County, Illinois, United States

Metal 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 552 ft. Main Span: 302 ft. Roadway: 32 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is the big vertical lift railroad bridge that is in the center of Joliet.

Knoxville CSX Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Tennessee River in Knoxville: Knox County, Tennessee, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through T-Beam, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,051 ft. Main Span: 280 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1966 By: Unknown

One of two large railroad bridges near downtown Knoxville, this is a very late example of a riveted truss bridge.

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Livingston Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Rockcastle River in Livingston: Rockcastle County, Kentucky, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This was an uncommon railroad camelback truss that was demolished and replaced.

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

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

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

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

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

Lyons Railroad Bridge
Bridge E-99
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Railroad (CSX) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Lyons: Wayne County, New York, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 137 ft. Main Span: 137 ft. Roadway: 90 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Unknown

This is a rare example of a railroad bridge with four truss lines providing enough width for six tracks.

M-59 Railroad Bridge
Highland Road Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over M-59 (Highland Road) in Highland Township: Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 73 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1936 By: Jutton-Kelly Company of Detroit, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

This classic 1930s railroad overpass with attractive architectural details was paired with a very utilitarian overpass when the highway was converted into a divided highway.

Manatee River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Manatee River in Bradenton and Palmetto: Manatee County, Florida, United States

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 3,520 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This riveted through plate girder bascule also includes extremely long approaches.

McKeesport Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Youghiogheny River in McKeesport: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 930 ft. Main Span: 248 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1968 By: Unknown

This is a late example of a steel truss bridge that uses rivets in its construction.

Mechums River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Mechums River and US-250 in Rural: Albemarle County, Virginia, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 357 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1889 By: Unknown

This bridge is an example of an older railroad Pratt truss bridge that was strengthened long ago by building a third riveted Warren truss line in between the original lines.

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: 7,440 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.

Monaca-Beaver Railroad Bridge
Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Ohio River in Monaca and Beaver: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Cantilever 26 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,779 ft. Main Span: 769 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1910 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Albert Lucius of New York, New York

This landmark cantilever truss bridge is noted as an early surviving cantilever truss and for its massive design.

Monroe CSX Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over River Raisin in Monroe: Monroe County, Michigan, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 330 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2

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

Resting on 1896 stone abutments, this is an impressive two-span through railroad truss with attractive portal bracing.

Munhall Railroad Bridge
Pinkerton's Landing Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Monongahela River in Munhall and Swissvale: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,250 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1963 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

Sitting on stone piers of an older bridge, this mid-20th century truss bridge is at the location of the Battle of Homestead.

Muskegon Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Muskegon River in Muskegon: Muskegon County, Michigan, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1924 By: Unknown

This is the only known metal truss bridge in the county.

Neabsco Creek Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Neabsco Creek in Rural: Prince William County, Virginia, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This unusual trestle-like bridge is supported by steel bents instead of timber bents, yet the steel is arranged like timber bents, rather than the more common tower design usually seen with steel.

New Richmond Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Kalamazoo River in New Richmond: Allegan County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Swing (Bobtail)

Length: 435 ft. Roadway: 8 ft. Main Spans: 6

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

This deck plate girder is an old swing bridge that had its mechanics removed.

New Richmond Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX) Over 57th Street (Old Allegan Road) in New Richmond: Allegan County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1907 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

A good example of a railroad steel stringer built by the King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio.

Newaygo Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Muskegon River in Newaygo: Newaygo County, Michigan, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 515 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 1

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

An impressive deck truss is a rare find in Michigan.

Ohio Street Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Pigeon Creek in Evansville: Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 188 ft. Main Span: 188 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This traditional railroad through truss bridge sits next to a historic highway bridge as well.

Ortega River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Ortega River (McGirts Creek) in Jacksonville: Duval County, Florida, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift)

Length: 560 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Unknown

This is a small plate girder rolling lift bascule span.

Paines Railroad Bridge
Tittabawassee River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Tittabawassee River in Paines: Saginaw County, Michigan, United States

Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

An unusual railroad plate girder swing bridge, that has not operated for an eternity.

Parkersburg-Belpre Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Ohio River in Belpre and Parkersburg: Washington County, Ohio and Wood County, West Virginia, United States

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

Length: 4,397 ft. Main Span: 348 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built 1905 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio and John Edwin Greiner (J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois)

This impressive structure features a decorative portal bracing design and extensive approach system.

Patoka Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Patoka River and River Road in Patoka: Gibson County, Indiana, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 270 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1948 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is a late example of a traditional riveted railroad bridge with latticed and v-laced built-up members.

Paw Paw River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Paw Paw River in Benton Harbor: Berrien County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 123 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1911 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Although significantly altered and no longer able to raise for boats, this bridge is an unusual and perhaps unexpected bascule bridge.

Paw Paw River Railroad Bridge East
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Railroad (CSX) Over Paw Paw River in Benton Harbor: Berrien County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 123 ft. Main Span: 46 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This is one of two small bascule railroad bridges in the city which no longer open and have had all mechanics removed.

Point Pleasant - Henderson Railroad Bridge
Kanawha River Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Kanawha River in Point Pleasant and Henderson: Mason County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 13 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Span: 475 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1947 By: Unknown

A very large single span Parker truss with an extensive girder approach system.

Potomac Street Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX) Over Potomac Street (Appalachian Trail) in Harpers Ferry: Jefferson County, West Virginia, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 52 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This small plate girder is one of several historic railroad bridges in this area.

Prince Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over New River in Rural: Fayette County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 708 ft. Main Span: 228 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1899 By: A. & P. Roberts and Company of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania (Pencoyd Iron Works)

This attractive railroad bridge is noted for its skew

Republic Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over OH-19 in Republic: Seneca County, Ohio, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

An attractive stone arch overpass in good condition.

Rigolets Pass Railroad Bridge
HSR

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

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

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

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

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

Rooseveltown Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Raquette River in Rooseveltown: St. Lawrence County, New York, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 310 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Roadway: 11 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is a beautiful and intact pin-connected railroad truss bridge.

Ruskin Railroad Bridge
Little Manatee River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Little Manatee River in Ruskin: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)

Length: 590 ft. Main Span: 145 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1958 By: Unknown

This is a simple, small railroad plate girder swing span with a series of approach spans.

Saginaw Bascule Railroad Bridge
CSX Saginaw River Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Saginaw River in Saginaw: Saginaw County, Michigan, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Abt) and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 700 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1944 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

An exceedingly rare example of the unusual patented Abt type bascule bridge.

Saw Mill Run Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Saw Mill Run in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Unknown

This is a tiny concrete arch railroad bridge.

Sciotoville Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Ohio River in Sciotoville and Siloam: Scioto County, Ohio and Greenup County, Kentucky, United States

Metal Continuous 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 3,463 ft. Main Span: 775 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1916 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Gustav Lindenthal and David Steinman

Designed by noted engineers Gustav Lindenthal and David Steinman, this massive, prototypical continuous truss bridge once held a record for length.

Seaway Drive Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX) Over Seaway Drive (BL-31) in Muskegon: Muskegon County, Michigan, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 209 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1956 By: Carl Goodwin and Sons of Allegan, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

This railroad overpass is noted for its skew.

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

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

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

Built By: Unknown

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

Seneca Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Illinois River in Seneca: Grundy County, Illinois, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 650 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1882 By: Unknown

This 19th century pin-connected railroad truss bridge was converted into a vertical lift span likely in the 1930s.

Short Line Bridge
Marcy Trestle
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Railroad (CSX) Over Cuyahoga River in Cuyahoga Heights: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Deck Truss, Fixed

Built 1907 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

An altered structure, this is a very tall and impressive bridge that soars over the river valley.

Southern Avenue Railroad Truss Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Southern Avenue and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Dearborn: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Continuous 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 233 ft. Main Span: 109 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1930 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A rare example of a continuous truss with assymetrical configuration, this massive, wide structure is the only truss railroad overpass in the lower peninsula.

St. Clair Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Pine River in St. Clair: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 130 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is a traditional railroad plate girder bridge.

St. Joseph Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over St. Joseph River in St. Joseph: Berrien County, Michigan, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)

Length: 544 ft. Main Span: 234 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

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

A large camelback truss swing bridge that is still in operation.

St. Lawrence Division Indian River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Indian River and Coolidge Road (CR-30) in Rural: Jefferson County, New York, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This bridge appears to be the work for a noteworthy bridge builder.

Stronach Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Little Manistee River in Stronach: Manistee County, Michigan, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Span: 124 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1887 By: Detroit Bridge and Iron Works of Detroit, Michigan and King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio (Repairs)

The main deck truss span of this bridge was moved from Grand Ledge, MI and rennovated in 1909.

Sulphur Springs Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Hillsborough River in Tampa: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a regionally rare example of a railroad Pratt through truss bridge.

Tampa Railroad Bridge
Hillsborough River Railroad Bridge, Hillsborough Draw
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Railroad (CSX) Over Hillsborough River in Tampa: Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule

Length: 573 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Unknown and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

The only railroad bascule bridge in Tampa, this is an outstanding example of a Scherzer rolling lift bascule bridge.

Telegraph Road Railroad Bridges
US-24 Railroad Bridges
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Railroad (CSX) Over Telegraph Road (US-24) in Redford Township: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 95 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1936 By: Walbridge and Aldinger Company of Detroit, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

This is a pair of railroad overpasses, one being older than the other, since the second bridge was built to accommodate the road's conversion into a divided highway.

Thornapple River Railroad Bridge
Cascade Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Thornapple River in Rural (Near Cascade): Kent County, Michigan, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built 1921 By: Unknown

An impressive three span deck truss.

US-23 and Whitmore Lake Road Railroad Bridges
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Railroad (CSX) Over US-23 and Whitmore Lake Road in Green Oak (Near Brighton): Livingston County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 154 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1961 By: Unknown

This railroad overpass is actually two separate bridges, one over US-23 and the other over Whitmore Lake Road.

Wallaceburg Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Sydenham River in Wallaceburg: Chatham-Kent Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)

Length: 275 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a former Chesapeake and Ohio line, and the bridge is a rare example of a plate girder swing bridge.

West Point Railroad Bridge
Atlanta and West Point Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Chattahoochee River in West Point: Troup County, Georgia, United States

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 5

Built By: Unknown

An attractive multi-span railroad truss bridge.

White River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over White River in Indianapolis: Marion County, Indiana, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 375 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1886 By: Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is a very early surviving metal truss railroad bridge and was built by the famous Keystone Bridge Company.

Wilbur Bridge
Rondout Bridge
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Rondout Creek in Kingston: Ulster County, New York, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,227 ft. Main Span: 270 ft. Main Spans: 1

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

This impressive high level railroad bridge with a variety of span types is a unique landmark for the area.

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