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Total Bridges Found: 129

12 Mile Creek Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over 12 Mile Creek in St. Catharines: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 431 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built By: Unknown
This traditionally composed deck plate girder is one of a number of heritage bridges on this railway in the region.
24th Street Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over 24th Street in Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 29 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1925 By: Unknown
An old Grand Trunk Western Railroad overpass
Appleton Swing Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fox River Navigation Canal in Appleton: Outagamie County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 330 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a classic railroad through truss swing bridge.
Barker-Stewart Island Railroad Bridge South
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Wisconsin River (East Channel) in Wausau: Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 82 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is the smallest of several historic railroad bridges in this area.
Belle River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Belle River in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
A good example of 1920s plate girder construction.
Big Beaver Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Big Beaver Road in Birmingham: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 4
Built 1930 By: Unknown
A well known Birmingham landmark, this railroad-over-road bridge is quite different from the highway-over-railroad bridges that deal with this same rail line in the area.
Big Bull Falls East Channel Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Wisconsin River (East Channel) in Wausau: Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is the simplest of a number of historic railroad bridges in this area.
Big Bull Falls West Channel Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Wisconsin River (West Channel) in Wausau: Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 245 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1921 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
This bridge has large through plate girder spans of traditional design, and it is one of several historic railroad bridges in this area.
Big East River Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Big East River in Huntsville: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 108 ft. Main Span: 108 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a classic riveted Warren pony truss railway bridge.
Black River Railroad Bridge
Canadian National Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Black River in Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal Through Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 330 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A 1929 plate girder rolling lift bascule that is still in light use.
Bracebridge Railway Bridge
GTRS Bridge 196
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over North Branch Muskoka River in Bracebridge: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Span: 154 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1895 By: Unknown
This is a rare example of a pin-connected deck truss in Ontario.
Cairo Railroad Arch Bridge
Cairo Flood Gate Tunnel
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over US-51 (Ohio River Scenic Byway) in Cairo: Alexander County, Illinois, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: Unknown
This fairly early concrete arch bridge is an impressive gateway into Cairo and is next to a historic riveted floodgate that was built at a later date next to the bridge.
Cairo Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Mississippi River in Cairo: Alexander County, Illinois, and Ballard County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 7,874 ft. Main Span: 524 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1952 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters
This is a very long although relatively late example of a riveted through truss railroad bridge.
Cairo US-51 Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over US-51 (Ohio River Scenic Byway) in Cairo: Alexander County, Illinois, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This traditional railroad plate girder overpass is noted as a bridge built by American Bridge Company only a couple years after its formation.
Calumet Sag Channel Canadian National Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 395 ft. Main Span: 325 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A typical example of a Calumet Sag Channel railroad bridge.
Canadian National Railway Girder Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Otonabee River (Trent-Severn Waterway) in Peterborough: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada
Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1888 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario
This railway plate girder swing bridge is a nice contrast to the two railway truss swing bridges in Peterborough.
Cesar E. Chavez Avenue Railroad Bridge
Oakland Avenue Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Cesar E. Chavez Avenue (Former Oakland Avenue) (US-24 Business) in Pontiac: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 124 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1927 By: Unknown
This railroad overpass is unusual because it features a cantilevered deck, which is unusual for railroad bridges.
CN Grand River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Grand River and Lansing River Trail in Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This is one of several traditional railroad deck plate girder railroad bridges in Lansing.
CN Red Cedar River Railroad Bridge East
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Red Cedar River and Lansing River Trail in Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 145 ft. Main Span: 18 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 8
Built By: Unknown
The very simple concrete design of this bridge makes it look newer than it may in fact actually be, as the concrete looks fairly old up close.
CN Red Cedar River Railroad Bridge West
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Red Cedar River and Lansing River Trail in Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1934 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is one of several traditional railroad deck plate girder railroad bridges in Lansing.
Daggett Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Little Cedar River in Daggett: Menominee County, Michigan, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1917 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
One of only a few known surviving lattice through truss bridges in Michigan, this bridge sits out in the open for all to see.
Des Plaines River Soo Line Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Des Plaines River in Maywood: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
For a double-track railroad bridge, this bridge has somewhat lightweight trusses.
Don River Canadian National Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Don River in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This is a traditional two span plate girder bridge.
Don River Canadian National Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Don River in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This traditonally composed railroad plate girder was once located not too far from a rare highway truss bridge.
Dort Highway Railroad Overpass
M-54 Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over M-54 (Dort Highway) in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 104 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1936 By: Unknown
This attractive railroad overpass has since been altered by removal of its original railings.
Dubuque Railroad Bridge
Illinois Central Bridge W182
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Mississippi River in Dubuque and East Dubuque: Dubuque County, Iowa and Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,535 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1892 By: Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and American Bridge Works of Chicago, Illinois
The subject of horrific alterations, this bridge demonstrates that historic railroad bridges on the Mississippi River are at risk.
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Escanaba Railroad Bridge
CN Railway Bridge 117.01
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Escanaba River in Escanaba: Delta County, Michigan, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 675 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 10 ft. Main Spans: 10
Built 1892 By: Lassig Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois
Among the longest railroad bridges in Michigan this is a rare lattice truss bridges, one of only a handful in the state.
Escanaba River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Escanaba River in North Escanaba: Delta County, Michigan, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 680 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is an impressive, massive multi-span deck truss.
Fabyan Trestle Bridge
Battle River Railway Trestle
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Battle River in Rural: Wainwright District, Alberta, Canada
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,775 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: Unknown
For a single year, this was the longest steel trestle in Canada, and it remains a large and impressive structure.
Fauquier Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Groundhog River in Fauquier: Cochrane District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 505 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This is a traditional railroad Parker through truss bridge.
Fenton Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fenton Road in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 4
Built By: Unknown
This is an example of a concrete encased steel stringer railroad overpass.
Fox River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fox River in Seney: Schoolcraft County, Michigan, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a good representative example of a small through plate girder.
Fox River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fox River in Burlington: Racine County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Truss, Fixed
Length: 200 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This railroad bridge is noted for its unusually short through trusses.
Grand Trunk Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over South Saskatchewan River and Spadina Crescent in Saskatoon: Division 11 (Saskatoon), Saskatchewan, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,500 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1908 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario
Thanks to the demolition of the historic Traffic Bridge, this rare partially pin-connected deck truss bridge is the oldest bridge in the city now.
Heart River Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Heart River in Peace River: Northern Sunrise County, Alberta, Canada
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 660 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1916 By: Unknown
This high level bridge consists of a deck truss span and plate girder spans.
Humboldt Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Flat Branch in Humboldt: Coles County, Illinois, United States
Stone Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This stone arch has been altered and widened and as such is difficult to see these days.
Huntsville Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Muskoka River in Huntsville: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 325 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Featuring a combination of truss spans, the main through truss span has an uncommon variation of a Warren truss.
I-75 CN Railroad Overpass
US-23 CN Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over I-75 and US-23 in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan,
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 112 ft. Main Span: 56 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1952 By: Louis Garavaglia of Warren, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This attractive and unaltered railroad overpass bridge with R4 railing is difficult to photograph since it is located in the middle of an interchange.
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I-75 Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over I-75 in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 117 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1957 By: L. A. Davidson of Saginaw, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
An excellent, easily photographed, example of early expressway railroad overpass construction.
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Imlay City Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Railroad (Rail-Trail) in Imlay City: Lapeer County, Michigan, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: Detroit Bridge and Iron Works of Detroit, Michigan
This bridge was demolished, despite its significant documented builder and contribution to a rail-trail.
Indiana Harbor Canal Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Bridge
Bridge 728
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal (East Chicago Canal) in East Chicago: Lake County, Indiana, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift)
Main Span: 87 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: Unknown and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois
This rolling lift bascule bridge is a very early surviving example of its type.
Indiana Harbor Canal Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Bridge
Bridge 631
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Indiana Harbor Canal in East Chicago: Lake County, Indiana, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Span: 88 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: Unknown and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois
This bridge is a small example of a Scherzer Rolling Lift bascule bridge.
International Railroad Black Rock Canal Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over I-190 and Black Rock Canal in Buffalo: Erie County, New York, United States
Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 440 ft. Main Span: 440 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: Unknown
Separated from the main International Railroad Bridge by an island, this eastern structure crosses a canal in Buffalo.
International Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Niagara River in Buffalo and Fort Erie: Erie County, New York and Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada and United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,968 ft. Main Span: 358 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: Detroit Bridge and Iron Works of Detroit, Michigan and Joseph Hobson
This landmark bridge is an extremely long multi-span example of a pin-connected truss bridge and includes an impressive swing span.
Jacksonboro Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Mattagami River in Jacksonboro: Cochrane District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 525 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1910 By: Unknown
This railway truss bridge is located a bit south of Smooth Rock Falls, and remains in good condition today.
Jordan Station Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over 20 Mile Creek (Jordan Harbour) in Lincoln: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,170 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Main Spans: 8
Built By: Unknown
This is a large and impressive multi-span deck truss bridge, and it sits next to the stone piers of the previous bridge at this location.
Kingston Mills Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Rideau Canal and Cataraqui River in Kingston: Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada
Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 325 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Unknown
This railroad bridge passes over the locks of the canal in this area.
Kiskatinaw River Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Kiskatinaw River in Rural: Peace River District, British Columbia, Canada
Wood Howe Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 477 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1959 By: Unknown and J. S. C. Frost
This is a rare example of a timber truss railway bridge.
Lansing Road Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Lansing Road in Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 101 ft. Main Span: 53 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1925 By: Unknown
This skewed plate girder overpass bridge was fairly utilitarian for its age.
Lantz Street Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Lantz Street (Outer Drive) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1938 By: Unknown
This bridge is noted for its attractive architectural details, setting it aside the majority of railroad overpasses in Detroit, and is also noted for being a five block section of the never-completed Outer Drive.
Lawndale Avenue Railroad Overpass
Chicago and Alton Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Lawndale Avenue in Summit: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Continuous Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1903 By: Unknown
This plate girder crosses over what was once a major road in the area, but is now a little-used dead end road.
Lillooet Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fraser River in Lillooet: Squamish-Lillooet District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Continuous (Straight Chords) 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 820 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec
This railway truss bridge is located in a very scenic location.
Littlefield Corner Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Little Androscoggin River in Littlefield Corner: Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a traditionally composed railroad truss bridge and one of three historic bridges side by side here.
London South Branch Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over South Branch Thames River in London: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Railing Height Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1899 By: Unknown
This bridge is mostly a deck truss - but part of the trusses stick up above the deck making it a bit like a pony also.
London Thames River Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Thames River in London: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
Setting new standards for massive, this bridge has gargantuan members and connections.
Long Lake Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Long Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
Lulu Island Railway Bridge
CNR Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fraser River (North Arm) in Richmond and Burnaby: Greater Vancouver District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Movable: Swing and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,365 ft. Main Span: 280 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown
This is a good example of a Camelback through truss swing bridge.
M-35 Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over M-35 in Gladstone: Delta County, Michigan, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 84 ft. Main Span: 61 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1936 By: Gosner and Company
This plate girder overpass is skewed and has three girder lines.
M-50 Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over M-50 in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1926 By: Unknown
One of three concrete encased deck plate girder overpasses on this stretch of railroad in Monroe and Lenawee Counties.
M-53 Imlay City Railroad Bridge
Van Dyke Road Imlay City Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over M-53 (Van Dyke Road) in Imlay City: Lapeer County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1934 By: Walbridge and Aldinger Company of Detroit, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A well decorated deck plate girder railroad overpass with concrete approach spans.
Magnetawan River Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Magnetawan River in Armour: Parry Sound District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: Unknown
This classic riveted pony truss railway bridge is hidden away in a wooded area.
Main Street Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Main Street (Old US-49E) in Greenwood: Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built By: Unknown
This railroad overpass is noted for its Art Deco style details.
McGregor Creek Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over McGregor Creek in Chatham: Chatham-Kent Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 130 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This railroad through truss has that classic overbuilt appearance that makes railroad bridges unique.
Metropolis Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Ohio River and Various Streets in Metropolis: Massac County, Illinois and McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 20 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,701 ft. Main Span: 720 ft. Roadway: 37 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1917 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski
This bridge set a world record for the longest simple truss span ever built, and today this span remains among the longest!
Middletown Road Railway Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Middletown Road in Hamilton: Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada
Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This rare stone arch overpass was widened some time long ago with an additional stone arch system.
Mill Street Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Cedar Creek and Mill Street (CR-12) in Woodstock: Oxford County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 136 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: Unknown
This imposing bridge crosses a road and creek at the same time.
Mishawaka Avenue Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Mishawaka Avenue in South Bend: St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 134 ft. Main Span: 74 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Foley Brothers and Fulton and Peppard of St. Paul, Minnesota
This is a regionally rare example of a concrete arch railroad overpass, and is noted for its handsome architectural detailing.
Monroe Canadian National Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over River Raisin in Monroe: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 420 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1912 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
Sitting next to the Norfolk Southern Bridge, this bridge is itself an impressive three-span through truss bridge.
Moose Jaw River Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Moose Jaw River in Moose Jaw: Division 7 (Moose Jaw), Saskatchewan, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 690 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)
This bridge has a combination of Pratt and Warren truss spans.
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Moose Jaw River, Manitoba Street, River Drive, and Railroad (Canadian Pacific) in Moose Jaw: Division 7 (Moose Jaw), Saskatchewan, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,425 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)
This is a long viaduct that has a variety of span types.
Muskoka River Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over South Branch Muskoka River in Bracebridge: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is one of two heritage railway deck truss bridges found in this vicinity.
Napanee Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Napanee River, Dundas Street, and Camden Road (CR-1) in Napanee: Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 445 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built By: Unknown
Although altered, this bridge retains attractive stone arch spans and is a landmark for Napanee.
New Hamburg Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Nith River in Wilmot Township (New Hamburg): Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 200 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This multi-span plate girder deck truss appears to have had some unusual substructure changes.
Niagara Hydro Canal Northern Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Niagara Hydro Canal in Niagara Falls: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1920 By: Unknown
One of three remaining concrete arch bridges over the Niagara Hydro Canal.
Normandy Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Normandy Road in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 83 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
North Custer Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over North Custer Road in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 61 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1925 By: Unknown
One of three concrete encased deck plate girder overpasses on this stretch of railroad in Monroe and Lenawee Counties.
Northwood Boulevard Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Northwood Boulevard in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
Old Skeena Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Skeena River in Terrace: Kitimat-Stikine District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1954 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Vancouver, British Columbia
This multi-span truss bridge is noteworthy for its curved design.
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Oshkosh Railroad Bridge
Oshkosh Swing Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fox River in Oshkosh: Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1899 By: Unknown
This extremely rare and significant lattice truss swing bridge was demolished and replaced.
Paris Railway Bridge
Penman's Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Grand River in Paris: Brant County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 760 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built By: Unknown
This is a large high level deck truss that remains in heavy use by trains.
Peace River Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Peace River in Peace River: Northern Sunrise County, Alberta, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Modified Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,840 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1918 By: Unknown
This impressive bridge features a single through truss span and a series of deck truss Warren truss spans with an uncommon X pattern of diagonals in the center panel.
Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Pennsylvania Avenue in Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 66 ft. Main Span: 33 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1928 By: Anderson and Company of Chicago, Illinois
A railroad overpass that retains good historic integrity.
Peshtigo Southern Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Peshtigo River in Peshtigo: Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 355 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This impressive three span lattice truss has a center span that is shorter than the end spans.
Pine River CN Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Pine River in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
A traditional two span deck plate girder with some alterations.
Pine River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Pine River in Rural: Lincoln County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 98 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1900 By: Lassig Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois
Hidden away in a wooded location is this relocated classic pony truss railroad bridge.
Pont Ferroviaire de Belœil (Beloeil Railway Bridge)
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Rivière Richelieu and Rue Richelieu in Belœil and Otterburn Park: Montérégie, Québec, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,170 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built By: Unknown
This large, heavy duty deck truss bridge crosses at the location of the worst rail disaster in Canadian history, involving a previous bridge at this location.
Pont Ferroviaire de Coteau (Coteau Railway Bridge)
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over St. Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent) in Coteau-du-Lac and Salaberry-de-Valleyfield: Montérégie, Québec, Canada
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,900 ft. Main Span: 355 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This very long bridge is actually three bridges separated by two islands.
Pont Ferroviaire de la Belle Rivière (Belle River Railway Bridge)
Pont Ferroviaire de Saint-Gédéon (Saint-Gédéon Railway Bridge)
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Belle Rivière in Saint-Gédéon: Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 270 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario
This single span through truss flanked by deck plate girder spans crosses a scenic waterway and rests on impressive stone abutments and piers.
Pont Ferroviaire de la Rivière Bras Saint-Nicolas (Rivière Bras Saint-Nicolas Railway Bridge)
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Rivière Bras Saint-Nicolas in Montmagny: Chaudiére-Appalaches, Québec, Canada
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 400 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1914 By: Canadian Allis-Chalmers of Toronto, Ontario
This is a traditionally composed deck plate girder railway bridge.
Pont Ferroviaire de la Rivière Métabetchouane (Métabetchouane River Railway Bridge)
Pont Ferroviaire de Desbiens (Desbiens Railway Bridge)
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Rivière Métabetchouane in Desbiens: Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 415 ft. Main Span: 205 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario
This two span through truss crosses a scenic waterway and rests on impressive stone abutments and pier.
Prince George Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fraser River in Rural: Fraser-Fort George District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Direct Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,659 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 18.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
One of only two in North America, this is the only example in Canada of a patented Strauss direct-lift type vertical lift.
Rainy River Railway Bridge
Pithers Point Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Rainy River in Fort Frances and Ranier: Rainy River District, Ontario and Koochiching County, Minnesota, Canada and United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 541 ft. Main Span: 134 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois
This bridge is among the older surviving Scherzer rolling lift bascule bridges and is a very rare example of its type in this region.
Red Cedar River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Red Cedar River in Rural: Dunn County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 245 ft. Main Span: 245 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: Unknown
This is an unusual bridge as a relatively short example of a railroad Parker through truss span.
Royal Windsor Drive Plate Girder Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Royal Windsor Drive in Oakville: Halton Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1965 By: Unknown
One of two parallel railway over highway overpasses of strongly different appearance and design, this one is a traditional railway design.
Royal Windsor Drive Rigid-Frame Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Royal Windsor Drive in Oakville: Halton Region, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1952 By: Unknown
One of two parallel railway over highway overpasses of strongly different appearance and design, this one looks more like a highway bridge.
Saginaw Street Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Saginaw Street in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 39 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1941 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This unusual design of overpass once had a similar highway overpass next to it.
Salmon River Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Salmon River and Milltown Road in Rural: Hastings County, Ontario, Canada
Metal Segmental Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 4
Built By: Unknown
This stone arch overpass and plate girder bridge over the river are technically two bridges.
Seaway Haulage Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Seaway Haulage Road in Rural: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 70 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This bridge is noted for its lattice diaphragms and beautiful stone abutments and pier.
Second Narrows Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Burrard Inlet in North Vancouver and West Vancouver: Greater Vancouver District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal 16 Panel Parker Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,175 ft. Main Span: 500 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1968 By: Unknown
This bridge features one of the longest vertical lift spans in North America.
Severn Railway Bridge
GTRS Bridge 188
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Severn River in Gravenhurst and Washago: Muskoka District, Ontario and Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 217 ft. Main Span: 162 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1906 By: Unknown
This truss and plate girder bridge rests on a stone substructure.
Sheep Creek Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Sheep Creek in Rural: Greenview District, Alberta, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 155 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a traditional example of a railroad through truss bridge.
Smiths Creek Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Smiths Creek in Smiths Creek: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 35 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a very tiny railroad plate girder bridge.
Snaring River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Snaring River in Rural: Jasper, Alberta, Canada
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 460 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This railroad bridge sits in the shadows of massive mountains.
Soo Line High Bridge
Arcola High Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over St. Croix River in Rural: Washington County, Minnesota and St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 7 Panel Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,682 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1911 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Claude Allen Porter Turner of Minneapolis, Minnesota
This unique arch bridge is one of the most significant examples of its type in the country.
South Bend Canadian National Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over St. Joseph River, Northside Boulevard, and Lincoln Way (IN-933) in South Bend: St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 608 ft. Main Span: 108 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge features ornate highway overpasses.
Spalding Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Cedar River in Spalding: Menominee County, Michigan, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 119 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1917 By: Unknown
This impressive lattice truss span is a testimony to the origins of this railroad line with Chicago NorthWestern.
Spencer Creek Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Spencer Creek in Hamilton: Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada
Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is an uncommon example of a stone arch bridge.
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St. Charles Air Line Bridge
18th Street Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over South Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion)
Length: 220 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1919 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
This bridge was the longest bascule bridge in the world when built, was moved once, and shortened during the move.
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Dirt Trail in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This two span plate girder bridge has girders positioned to provide a slight curve for the tracks it carries.
St. Thomas Canadian National Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Kettle Creek in St. Thomas: Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 630 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
One of two large high level rail bridges in St. Thomas, this bridge appears to be built of imported German steel.
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Kettle Creek in St. Thomas: Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 630 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is one of several impressive high level railway bridges in St. Thomas.
State Fair Avenue Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over State Fair Avenue in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 85 ft. Main Span: 52 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1940 By: Unknown
This railroad overpass stands out on city streets for its use of R4 railings, and this may be the result of this area formerly being home to the Michigan State Fairgrounds.
Stephenson Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Little Cedar River in Stephenson: Menominee County, Michigan, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1917 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
One of a couple impressive lattice truss bridges on this section of railroad line.
Telegraph Road Railroad Bridge
US-24 Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Telegraph Road (US-24) in Pontiac and Waterford Township: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 64 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Unknown
This bridge has sidewalk span details that differ from other railroad overpasses in the greater metro Detroit area.
Telkwa Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Bulkley River in Telkwa: Bulkley-Nechako District, British Columbia, Canada
Metal Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A traditionally composed example of a camelback railway truss.
Thames Street Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Thames Street in London: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1889 By: Unknown
This is a nice stone arch bridge, that is among the oldest of London's bridges.
Thamesville Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Thames River in Near Thamesville: Chatham-Kent Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This massive railroad bridge has large lattice portal bracing.
Third Welland Canal CN Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Third Welland Canal in Rural: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)
Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A rare camelback truss swing bridge no longer operates for boats since it crosses an abandoned section of canal, but still carries a lot of train traffic.
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Big Otter Creek in Tillsonburg: Oxford County, Ontario, Canada
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 755 ft. Main Span: 35 ft.
Built By: Unknown
This high level tower and girder style bridge is noted for its unusual caissons and lightweight bents which have eyebar braces reminiscent of older bridges.
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Big Otter Creek in Tillsonburg: Oxford County, Ontario, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,254 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This impressive deck truss bridge soars over the river valley and a walking trail underneath allows people to visit the bridge.
Tracel de Cap-Rouge
Cap-Rouge Viaduct
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Cap-Rouge in Cap-Rouge (Québec): Capitale-Nationale, Québec, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 3,333 ft. Main Span: 158 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1908 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec
This tall and extremely long bridge is an amazing structure and is part of the same rail line as nearby Pont De Québec
Upton Avenue Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Upton Avenue in Battle Creek: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This railroad bridge is skewed and has latticework on its supports.
US-223 Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over US-223 in Rural: Lenawee County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Unknown
The least altered and most deteriorated of three similar railroad overpasses on this railroad line.
Webster Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Webster Road in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
Welland Canal Canadian National Railway Bridge
Welland Canal Bridge #6
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Welland Canal in St. Catharines: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada
Metal Through Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 405 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1923 By: Canadian Vickers Limited of Montreal, Quebec
This bridge looks like somewhat like a double leaf bascule bridge but it is actually two single leaf bascule spans.
Western Irrigation District Canal Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Western Irrigation District Canal in Rural: Rocky View County, Alberta, Canada
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This traditional railroad through truss bridge has a skew.
Whitecourt Railway Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over McLeod River in Whitecourt: Woodlands County, Alberta, Canada
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 640 ft. Main Span: 173 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This extremely unusual railroad bridge contains two spans that are the salvaged arms of a former swing bridge.
Woodson Park Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Wisconsin River in Wausau: Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 332 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1883 By: Unknown
This skewed lattice truss is one of the two most significant of several historic railroad bridges in this area.
Woodward Avenue Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Woodward Avenue (M-1) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab,
Length: 126 ft. Main Span: 96 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1935 By: D.W. Thurston of Detroit, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This grade separation, crossing what is essentially Main Street Detroit, was designed with exceptional architectural details compared to most overpasses.

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