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Total Bridges Found: 200

18 1/2 Mile Road Bridge
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18 1/2 Mile Road Over I-94 in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 227 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: Holloway Construction Company and Jarvick Construction Company and Michigan State Highway Department
An excellent example of I-94 curved t-beam construction, as well as aesthetic expressway bridge design.
20 Mile Road Bridge
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20 Mile Road Over I-94 in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 227 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: Holloway Construction Company and Raff and Dexter of Lansing, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
One of a few remaining historic expressway overpasses which retain historic integrity in the form of original railings.
23 Mile Road Bridge
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23 Mile Road Over I-94 in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 227 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Roadway: 26.2 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: Holloway Construction Company and Argersinger - Morse Construction Company and Michigan State Highway Department
Perhaps the last aesthetic standard bridge design in Michigan included these curved t-beam bridges built on and over the expressways.
24 Mile Road Bridge
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24 Mile Road Over I-94 in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 227 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1959 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This bridge is one of a small, declining group of curved t-beams that retain original railings.
27 Mile Road Bridge
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27 Mile Road Over I-94 in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 360 ft. Main Span: 113 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: Holloway Construction Company and E. C. Nolan and Son of Detroit, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This is an impressive, rare skewed example of a curved t-beam expressway overpass.
4th Street Bridge
Broadway Avenue Bridge
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4th Street (Broadway Avenue) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in North Irwin: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 145 ft. Main Span: 61 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1900 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
Part of a historic railroad, this plate girder is also noted for its continuous design and association with a noteworthy builder.
4th Street Bridge
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4th Street Over I-94 in Rural: Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 259 ft. Main Span: 81 ft. Roadway: 26.6 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: Holloway Construction Company and Michigan State Highway Department
One of two graceful curved t-beam bridges in Kalamazoo County I managed to visit just before their historic integrity was compromised.
651st Road Bridge
Ed Hand Highway Bridge
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651st Road (Ed Hand Highway, CR-23) Over Vermillion River in Rural: La Salle County, Illinois, United States
Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 356 ft. Main Span: 152 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1940 By: Unknown
This is an uncommon example of a continuous deck truss.
6th Street Bridge
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6th Street Over I-94 in Rural: Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 257 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 26.2 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: Canonie Construction Company of South Haven, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A documentation of this bridge during a time when its historic integrity was higher than any other similar bridge, but today the bridge has modern railings added.
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7 Mile Road Bridge
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7 Mile Road Over Southfield Freeway (M-39) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 109 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 125 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1963 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
One of a handful of overpasses that were the last examples of an unusual variation of an attractive Michigan railing design.
7th Avenue Bridge
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7th Avenue Over Wares Creek in Bradenton: Manatee County, Florida, United States
Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 63 ft. Main Span: 32 ft. Roadway: 24.6 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1949 By: Unknown and Freeman H. Horton
This is the only surviving complete bridge of what was once a trio of little historic bridges in the area.
Airline Road Bridge
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Airline Road Over Black Creek in Norton Shores: Muskegon County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: Price Brothers Company of Lansing, Michigan
This bridge is a highly unusual variation of standard bridge plans in use at the time.
AL-22 Coosa River Bridge
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AL-22 Over Coosa River in Rural: Chilton County, Alabama and Coosa County, Alabama, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 910 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1958 By: Unknown
This is a graceful continuous deck truss bridge in a scenic rural location.
American Legion Memorial Bridge
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US-421 (TN-34) Over South Holston Lake (South Holston River) in Rural: Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam),
Length: 1,263 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1950 By: Virginia Bridge Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Tennessee Valley Authority
This is a graceful, but slightly asymmetrical continuous through truss bridge.
Anthony Wayne Drive Bridge
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Anthony Wayne Drive Over Palisades Interstate Parkway (NY-987C) in Rural: Orange County, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 139 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1953 By: Unknown
This is an example of a historic overpass bridge on this section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Astoria-Megler Bridge
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Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) Over Columbia River in Astoria: Clatsop County, Oregon and Pacific County, Washington, United States
Metal Continuous 28 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 21,677 ft. Main Span: 1,232 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1966 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and DeLong Corporation and George Stevens, William A. Bugee, and Ivan D. Merchant
This extremely long bridge has simple truss spans at the northern end, and an enormous continuous truss at the southern end.
Asylum Bridge
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1st Street (Osawatomie Road) Over Marais Des Cygnes River in Osawatomie: Miami County, Kansas, United States
Metal Continuous 8 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Modified Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 219 ft. Main Span: 121 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: Kansas City Bridge Company of Kansas City, Missouri
This is one of the most unique bridges in the entire country with a design that defies classification, but has been called a Reverse Parker truss.
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B. B. Comer Bridge
Scottsboro Bridge
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AL-35 (Southbound) Over Tennessee River (Guntersville Lake) in Scottsboro: Jackson County, Alabama, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,143 ft. Main Span: 310 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1930 By: Unknown
This landmark historic truss bridge was reduced to scrap metal.
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Bar Mills Bridge
Memorial Bridge
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ME-4A (Main Street) Over Saco River in Hollis and Buxton: York County, Maine, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 512 ft. Main Span: 224 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1937 By: Boston Bridge Works of Boston, Massachusetts
This rare Warren continuous through truss was demolished despite its decent condition and historic significance.
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Bar Mills Canal Bridge
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ME-4A (Main Street) Over Saco River Canal in Hollis: York County, Maine, United States
Metal Continuous 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 139 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Boston Bridge Works of Boston, Massachusetts
This truss span was a companion to the nearby Bar Mills continuous truss.
Barnhart Island Road Bridge
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Barnhart Island Road Over St. Lawrence River (Fleuve Saint-Laurent) South Channel in Rural: St. Lawrence County, New York, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,074 ft. Main Span: 509 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1956 By: Unknown
This is an outstanding and uncommon example of a mid-20th century riveted continuous through.
Bebee Bridge
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US-97 Over Columbia River in Rural: Chelan County, Washington, United States
Metal Continuous Tied Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Box Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,227 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1962 By: Unknown
This unusual bridge stands next to the towers of the suspension bridge it replaced.
Benton E. Day Bridge
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IN-62 (CR-1200) Over Little Pigeon Creek in Rural: Spencer County, Indiana and Warrick County, Indiana, United States
Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 257 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1955 By: Unknown
This bridge retains good integrity and offers both questions and answers about standard bridge designs in Indiana.
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Bessemer and Lake Erie) Over Allegheny River in Near Oakmont: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,327 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1918 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
An unusual and large example of continuous deck truss construction.
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Blake's Bridge
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Main Street (PA-36) Over North Fork Creek in Brookville: Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 110 ft. Main Span: 49 ft. Roadway: 24.3 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1926 By: Farris Engineering (Bridge) Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and G. A. Flink
This concrete encased steel stringer had unusual but attractive railings that were different on each side.
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Bolling Bridge
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Dawsonville Highway (GA-53) Over Lake Lanier (Chestatee River) in Rural: Forsyth County, Georgia and Hall County, Georgia, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 800 ft. Main Span: 244 ft. Roadway: 25.6 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1956 By: Unknown and Patchen and Zimmerman of Augusta Georgia
This is the smaller of a couple similar through truss bridges constructed to accomodate the reservoir created by Buford Dam.
Boyer Road Bridge
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Boyer Road Over I-94 in Rural: Berrien County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 337 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: Pierson Contracting Company and Owen-Ames-Kimball Company and Michigan State Highway Department
This representative example bridge is noted for its 47 degree skew.
Brady Bridge
Brady Creek Bridge
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US-377 and US-190 (Bridge Street) Over Brady Creek in Brady: McCulloch County, Texas, United States
Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 272 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1939 By: and Texas Highway Department
This outstanding representative example of a continuous steel stringer bridge in Texas is noted for its lack of alteration and association with Depression era relief funds.
Bridge Street Bridge
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Bridge Street Over Chemung River in Corning: Steuben County, New York, United States
Metal Continuous 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 586 ft. Main Span: 223 ft. Roadway: 37 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1937 By: H. E. Bunce and Ash, Howard, Needles, and Tammen of New York, New York
This awe-inspiring bridge is an unusual, small continuous truss and is very photogenic.
Bridgeport Bridge
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WA-17 Over Columbia River in Bridgeport: Douglas County, Washington and Okanogan County, Washington, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,150 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: Unknown and United States Army Corps of Engineers
This is an increasingly uncommon example of a continuous deck truss.
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Brighton Approach Bridge
Colerain Viaduct
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Colerain Avenue Ramp Over Central Parkway (US-27, US-127, US-52) in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 110 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1925 By: Unknown and City of Cincinnati
This overpass bridge is noted for its deep, heavy beams and curved design.
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Britain Avenue Bridge
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Britain Avenue Over I-94 in Rural: Berrien County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 250 ft. Main Span: 78 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: L. W. Edison and Company and Carl Goodwin and Sons of Allegan, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This bridge was a rare example of a curved t-beam with no added modern guardrails.
Broadway Avenue US-31 Bridge
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Broadway Avenue Over US-31 in Norton Shores: Muskegon County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 189 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1959 By: Darin and Armstrong, Inc of Detroit, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This noteworthy bridge is perhaps the most technologically significant curved t-beam overpass in Michigan.
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Browns Bridge
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Browns Bridge Road (GA-369) Over Lake Lanier (Chattahoochee River) in Rural: Forsyth County, Georgia and Hall County, Georgia, United States
Metal Continuous 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,372 ft. Main Span: 327 ft. Roadway: 23.6 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1955 By: Unknown and Patchen and Zimmerman of Augusta Georgia
This is the largest of a couple similar through truss bridges constructed to accomodate the reservoir created by Buford Dam.
Browns Island Bridge
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Steel Mill Access and Pipelines Over Ohio River (Main Channel) in Weirton: Hancock County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Continuous 20 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,312 ft. Main Span: 650 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1942 By: Unknown
This continuous truss bridge was built to handle the internal needs of the Weirton Steel mill complex.
Brownsville High Level Bridge
Lane Bane Bridge
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US-40 Over Monongahela River and Various Roads and Railroads in Brownsville: Fayette County, Pennsylvania and Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 14 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,133 ft. Main Span: 518 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1960 By: Pittsburgh - Des Moines Steel Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Robert W. Lowry of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
With the destruction of so many older truss bridges over this river, this bridge is an increasingly rare example of a truss bridge over the Monongahela.
Bryant Avenue Footbridge
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Bryant Avenue Over Minnehaha Creek in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 231 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1930 By: Unknown
After being closed with a removed deck, this remarkable, unusual continuous deck truss was restored in 2012 and is in use again.
Bude Bridge
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US-98 Over Homochitto River in Bude: Franklin County, Mississippi, United States
Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 692 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1951 By: Unknown
This is a rare small-scale two-span continuous through truss unit, which also includes a series of approach spans.
Bunker Hill Overcrossing
Bunker Hill Railroad Overpass
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Coos River Highway (Newport Lane) Over Railroad (Coos Bay Rail Link) in Coos Bay: Coos County, Oregon, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1938 By: Mountain States Construction Company of Eugene, Oregon and Glenn S. Paxson (Oregon State Highway Commission)
This is a good representative example of a state design grade separation bridge in Oregon.
Burlington Avenue Bridge
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Burlington Avenue Over Booker Creek in St. Petersburg: Pinellas County, Florida, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 25 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1942 By: Unknown
This concrete t-beam is noted for its railings which are an uncommon, excellent example of Art Moderne design on a bridge.
Butler Memorial Bridge
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TN-67 Over Watauga Lake (Watauga River) in Rural: Carter County, Tennessee, United States
Metal Continuous 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 1,092 ft. Main Span: 492 ft. Roadway: 28.5 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1948 By: Nashville Bridge Company of Nashville, Tennessee and Tennessee Valley Authority
This large deck truss bridge won an award for its beauty when it was constructed.
Calvin Coolidge Memorial Bridge
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MA-9 (Russell Street) Over Connecticut River in Northampton and Hadley: Hampshire County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Continuous 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Box Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,441 ft. Main Span: 296 ft. Roadway: 53.2 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1937 By: T. Stuart and Son Company of Harvard, Massachusetts and W. and L. Engineering Company of Boston, Massachusetts
This impressive continuous deck truss is noted for its art deco details.
Captain John Snodgrass Bridge
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AL-117 Over Tennessee River in Rural: Jackson County, Alabama, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam,
Length: 1,401 ft. Main Span: 500 ft. Roadway: 25.6 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1958 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge features a continuous through truss that assumes as deck truss configuration at the ends, a design used several times in Alabama.
Carmody Road Bridge
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Carmody Road Over I-94 in Rural: Berrien County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 361 ft. Main Span: 103 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
A rare example of a curved t-beam with a heavy skew.
Carter Road Bridge
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Carter Road Over US-10 in Rural: Bay County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 198 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1958 By: Hertel-Deyo Company and Michigan State Highway Department
One of several curved t-beam overpasses on US-10 which retain original railings.
Castleton Bridge
Castleton On Hudson Bridge
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New York State Thruway (Berkshire Spur) Over Hudson River in Castleton-On-Hudson: Albany County, New York and Rensselaer County, New York, United States
Metal Continuous 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 5,369 ft. Main Span: 600 ft. Roadway: 66.3 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1958 By: Unknown
This attractive truss is a pleasing sight along this section of the New York State Thruway.
Cầu Cai Lậy (Cai Lay Bridge)
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Old QL1A (đường Quốc lộ 1A cũ) Over Ba Rai River (Sông Ba Rai) in Cai Lậy: Tiền Giang Province (Tỉnh Tiền Giang), Vietnam (Việt Nam)
Concrete Continuous 12 Panel Howe Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 185 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
One of a few extremely unusual and highly significant continuous concrete truss bridges in Vietnam, this one has been bypassed but still open to motorbike traffic.
Cầu Sêrêpốk (Srepok Bridge)
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Nguyễn Tất Thành (AH17, QL 14) Over Srepok River (Sông Serepôk) (sông Đăk Krông) in Buôn Ma Thuột: Đắk Nông Province (Tỉnh Đắk Nông) and Đắk Lắk Province (Tỉnh Đắk Lắk), Vietnam (Việt Nam)
Concrete Continuous 12 Panel Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 500 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Roadway: 9 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1941 By: Unknown
Today bypassed by replacement bridges, this is the largest known example of a very unusual bridge design found in Vietnam.
Cầu Sêrêpốk (Srepok Bridge)
Steel Bridge
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Nguyễn Tất Thành (AH17, QL 14) Over Srepok River (Sông Serepôk) (sông Đăk Krông) in Buôn Ma Thuột: Đắk Nông Province (Tỉnh Đắk Nông) and Đắk Lắk Province (Tỉnh Đắk Lắk), Vietnam (Việt Nam)
Metal Continuous 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 510 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This riveted truss and girder bridge is the younger of two historic bridges at this location.
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Cedar Springs Main Street Bridge
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Main Street Over Cedar Creek in Cedar Springs: Kent County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Slab, Fixed
Length: 29 ft. Main Span: 14 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1935 By: Unknown
This bridge is an example of a reinforced concrete slab bridge with railings that are reminiscent of a concrete camelback.
Chain of Rocks Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway (Trailnet) (Historic US-66) Over Mississippi River in Granite City and St. Louis: Madison County, Illinois and St. Louis City, Missouri, United States
Metal Continuous 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,353 ft. Main Span: 700 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 10
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Baxter L. Brown and Edward B. Fay of St. Louis, Missouri
Converted for pedestrian use and an excellent preservation example, this strange bridge has a sharp bend in the middle.
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Charles Anderson Memorial Bridge
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Boulevard of the Allies Over Four Mile Run, Junction Hollow Trail, and Railroad (CSX) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Wichert Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 780 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1938 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This massive deck truss bridge is one of the few surviving patented Wichert truss bridges in existence.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX, Former Chesapeake and Ohio) Over Ohio River in Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Continuous 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Span: 675 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and John Edwin Greiner (J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois)
This is a gargantuan bridge and is composed of extremely massive members.
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Chester Bridge
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IL-150 and MO-51 Over Mississippi River, Railroad (Union Pacific), and Kaskaskia Street in Chester: Randolph County, Illinois and Perry County, Missouri, United States
Metal Continuous 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,827 ft. Main Span: 670 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1946 By: Massman Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri and Sverdrup and Parcel of St. Louis, Missouri
This bridge features distinctive two-span continuous through and deck truss spans, a design often used by its designer.
Chickamauga Dam Access Road Bridge
North Channel Greenway Drive Bridge
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North Channel Greenway Drive (Chickamauga Dam Access Road) Over North Chickamauga Creek in Chattanooga: Hamilton County, Tennessee, United States
Metal Continuous Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 202 ft. Main Span: 94 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1940 By: Unknown
This bridge serves an access road for the Chickamauga Dam, and was built at the same time as the dam.
Cincinnati Southern Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Cincinnati Southern) Over Ohio River in Ludlow and Cincinnati: Kenton County, Kentucky and Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal Continuous 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift
Length: 3,240 ft. Main Span: 519 ft. Roadway: 32.3 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1922 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski
This large, unusual bridge has a complicated history.
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Clinton Bridge
Honorable William Everette Lewallen Memorial Bridge, Green Bridge
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US-25W (Old TN-9) Over Clinch River and Riverside Drive in Clinton: Anderson County, Tennessee, United States
Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Girder, Fixed
Length: 983 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1939 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
This bridge was noted for its highly unusual three span continuous truss unit where a central through truss span is flanked by deck truss spans.
Clintonia Road Bridge
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Clintonia Road Over I-96 in Rural: Clinton County, Michigan and Ionia County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 281 ft. Main Span: 83 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1957 By: L. A. Davidson of Saginaw, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This curved t-beam was sensitively rehabilitated, with deteriorated railing posts replaced with replicas.
Columbia Parkway Viaduct
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Columbia Parkway Over I-174 and Various Streets in Cincinnati: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,659 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1938 By: Unknown and City of Cincinnati
This impressive continuous deck truss carries Columbia Parkway over several streets.
Commerce Street Bridge (Middle)
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Commerce Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 84 ft. Main Span: 29 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1914 By: Charles M. Schoenfeld and Sons of Tyler, Texas and A. K. Nicolaysen
This bridge is noted for its handsome ornamental details that make it stand out among the many historic concrete bridges in the area.
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East Commerce Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 73 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1925 By: Unknown
While perhaps of limited significance individually, this bridge is notable as the large group of bridges found over the San Antonio River near the center of the city.
Convent Street Bridge
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Convent Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 76 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 38.7 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1929 By: J. G. Jeffery and C. Raeber
While perhaps of limited significance individually, this bridge is notable as the large group of bridges found over the San Antonio River near the center of the city.
Cottage Grove Bridge
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OR-99 Goshen-Divide Highway Over Coast Fork Willamette River in Cottage Grove: Lane County, Oregon, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 342 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1949 By: Unknown and Oregon State Highway Commission
This bridge is a good, unaltered representative example of a concrete t-beam bridge in Oregon.
Cowlitz Way Bridge
Peter Crawford Bridge
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WA-4 (Cowlitz Way) Over Cowlitz River in Kelso: Cowlitz County, Washington, United States
Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,710 ft. Main Span: 256 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1951 By: Peter Kiewit and Sons of Omaha, Nebraska and Washington Department of Highways
This is a wide and relatively late example of a continuous riveted through truss bridge.
Crybaby Creek Bridge
High Shoals Road Bridge
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High Shoals Road Over Rocky River in Rural: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States
Metal Continuous 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This bypassed bridge is an extremely rare example of a smaller scale continuous through truss.
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Cutler Road Bridge
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Cutler Road Over I-96 in Rural: Ionia County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 353 ft. Main Span: 108 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1957 By: B. H. Sargent of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A skewed example of a curved t-beam, this bridge features the I-96 style stepped concrete abutment design.
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Daniel Boone Bridge
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I-64, US-40, and US-61 (Northbound and Westbound) Over Missouri River in Chesterfield: St. Louis County, Missouri and St. Charles County, Missouri, United States
Metal Continuous 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,614 ft. Main Span: 514 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1935 By: Kansas City Bridge Company of Kansas City, Missouri and Missouri State Highway Commission
This rare continuous through truss has a distinctive appearance formed by its arrangement as a pair of two-span continuous trusses.
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern, Dillerville Yard) in Lancaster: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 280 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1922 By: Unknown
This was a rare riveted multi-span pedestrian truss footbridge, and its spans were set at angles to each other.
Dolorosa Street Bridge
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Kallison Walk (Former Dolorosa Street) Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1929 By: Unknown and C. Raeber
While perhaps of limited significance individually, this bridge is notable as the large group of bridges found over the San Antonio River near the center of the city.
Dunbar Road Bridge
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Dunbar Road Over I-75 in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 236 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1955 By: W. H. Knapp Company of Monroe, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
One of two curved t-beam expressway overpasses in Michigan listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Duncan Bridge
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Curry Highway (CR-41) Over Lewis Smith Lake (Sipsey Fork Black Warrior River) in Rural: Winston County, Alabama, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,035 ft. Main Span: 361 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1967 By: Unknown
This is a relatively late example of a medium scale continuous through truss bridge.
Emerald Street Footbridge
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Emerald Street Over Railroad (Canadian National) in Hamilton: Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This is an extremely rare and unusual continuous truss foot bridge.
Evans Avenue Bridge
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Evans Avenue Over Storage Area and Parking Lot in San Francisco: San Francisco County, California, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 108 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 64 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1947 By: Unknown
This is an attractive continuous concrete curved t-beam bridge.
Falls River Soo Line Spur Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Soo Line Spur) Over Falls River in L'Anse: Baraga County, Michigan, United States
Metal Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is a traditionally composed plate girder with the faded name of its builder painted on it.
Ferry Street Bridge
Coburg Road Bridge
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Coburg Road Over Willamette River in Eugene: Lane County, Oregon, United States
Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 796 ft. Main Span: 221 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This skewed bridge is a later but still uncommon and rather wide example of a continuous through truss bridge.
Fisher Road Bridge
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Fisher Road Over Ottawa River in Rural: Allen County, Ohio, United States
Concrete Continuous Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 89 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1924 By: Unknown
This abandoned bridge is an unusual variable depth concrete girder, and appears to be unlike any surviving concrete girder bridge in Ohio.
Flajole Road Bridge
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Flajole Road Over US-10 in Rural: Bay County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 198 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1958 By: Hertel-Deyo Company and Michigan State Highway Department
One of several curved t-beam overpasses on US-10 which retain original railings.
Forest Highway 13 Bridge
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Forest Highway 13 Over Sturgeon River in Rural: Delta County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 34 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1941 By: Alpine Excavating Company of St. Ignace, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A remarkably unaltered and relatively early example of a curved t-beam in Michigan.
Forest View Trail Bridge
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Forest View Trail Over Palisades Interstate Parkway (NJ-445) in Alpine: Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Metal Continuous Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 162 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 9 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This is an example of a historic overpass bridge on this section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Fort Road Bridge
MN-5 Bridge
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MN-5 (Fort Road, 7th Street) Over Mississippi River in St. Paul: Hennepin County, Minnesota and Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
Metal Continuous Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,199 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 58 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1961 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Sverdrup and Parcel of St. Louis, Missouri
This is a large continuous high level deck plate girder.
Frazier Street Bridge
Junction Hollow Bridge, Four Mile Run Bridge
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I-376, US-22, US-30 (Penn Lincoln Parkway / Parkway East) Over 4 Mile Run and Various Streets and Railroad in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,015 ft. Main Span: 264 ft. Roadway: 92 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1951 By: B. Perini and Sons of Framingham, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This large deck truss soars over an entire neighborhood hidden in the valley below.
Freeport Bridge
Donald R. Lobaugh Bridge
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PA-356 Over Allegheny River and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Freeport: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 16 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 2,444 ft. Main Span: 452 ft. Roadway: 53.8 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1962 By: Unknown
This is a later, but very large example of a variable depth continuous deck truss bridge.
Freese Road Bridge
Varna Bridge
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Freese Road Over Fall Creek in Varna: Tompkins County, New York, United States
Metal Continuous 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 166 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 12.8 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1882 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York
This truss bridge is one of two pin-connected pony truss bridges in the county with an extremely rare continuous configuration.
Fremont Bridge
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I-405 Over Willamette River in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Metal Continuous 28 Panel Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 7,340 ft. Main Span: 1,255 ft. Roadway: 136.2 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1973 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Parsons Brinckerhoff of New York, New York
Despite its young age, this 1973 steel arch bridge is considered a historic bridge due to its record-breaking span length.
French King Bridge
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MA-2 (Mohawk Trail) Over Connecticut River and River Road in Rural: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Continuous Hingeless Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 786 ft. Main Span: 460 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1931 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts Department of Public Works
This is an outstanding, award-winning example of a steel deck arch bridge that compliments a very scenic area.
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Fullerton Avenue Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Metra Union Pacific North) Over Fullerton Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Continuous Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 96 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1899 By: Unknown
This is a representative example of several similar railroad overpass bridges in this area on this line slated for demolition and replacement.
Gate Hill Road Bridge
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Gate Hill Road (CR-106) Over Palisades Interstate Parkway (NY-987C) in Stony Point: Rockland County, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 139 ft. Main Span: 63 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1951 By: Unknown
This is an example of a historic overpass bridge on this section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Gauley Bridge
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US-60 and WV-16 Over Gauley River in Gauley Bridge: Fayette County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 705 ft. Main Span: 106 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1951 By: Unknown
This is a representative example of a large mid-20th century steel stringer bridge in West Virginia.
Georgetown Bridge
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MS-28 Over Pearl River in Rural (Near Georgetown): Copiah County, Mississippi and Simpson County, Mississippi, United States
Metal Continuous 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 555 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1940 By: Nashville Bridge Company of Nashville, Tennessee and E. W. Hable
A rare example of a small-scale continuous through truss bridge in Mississippi, this bridge retains good historic integrity.
Gibbs Road Bridge
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Gibbs Road Over I-94 in Rural: Jackson County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 227 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1959 By: L. A. Davidson of Saginaw, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This bridge received an interesting paint job that should help protect the bridge.
Glenlord Road Bridge
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Glenlord Road Over I-94 in Lincoln Township: Berrien County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 342 ft. Main Span: 97 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This curved t-beam features unaltered railings and a perfectly flat deck that has no arch to it.
Glenwood Bridge
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PA-885 Over Monongahela River, Railroad, and Carson Street in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 18 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 2,276 ft. Main Span: 567 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1966 By: Unknown and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)
This bridge is unusual because most of the trusses are below deck except at the piers where they rise up forming a through truss design.
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Gold Star Memorial Bridge
Groton-New London Bridge
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I-95 Northbound Over Thames River and Various Roads and Railroads in New London and Groton: New London County, Connecticut, United States
Metal Continuous Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous (Straight Chords) 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,931 ft. Main Span: 540 ft. Roadway: 80 ft. Main Spans: 11
Built 1943 By: Harris Structural Steel Company of New York, New York
This is a large deck truss that today is only significant for its surviving original approach spans.
Gramer Road Bridge
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Gramer Road Over Red Cedar River in Rural: Ingham County, Michigan, United States
Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 46 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1953 By: Northern Builders
This is a traditionally composed and unaltered 1950s steel stringer.
Hebron Town Hall Road Bridge
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Hebron Town Hall Road Over I-75 in Rural: Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 294 ft. Main Span: 92 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: Johnson-Greene Company and Michigan State Highway Department
One of a couple curved t-beams that survive with original railings in northern Michigan, this bridge has a 39 degree skew.
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Highland Avenue Bridge
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Highland Avenue Over I-94 in Rural: Berrien County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 290 ft. Main Span: 89 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This bridge was a rare example of a curved t-beam with no added modern guardrails, and it had unusual post-tensioning on it.
Holcombe Bridge
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CR-M Over Chippewa River in Holcombe: Chippewa County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 798 ft. Main Span: 133 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1950 By: Unknown
This is a highly unusual pony truss composed of two continuous truss units of three spans each.
Homestead High Level Bridge
Homestead Grays Bridge
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Browns Hill Road Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Wichert Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,109 ft. Main Span: 534 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and George S. Richardson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This bridge is an extremely rare example of a bridge with a Wichert truss detail.
Houston Street Bridge
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Houston Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 107 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1925 By: Jones and Day
This bridge has a unique railing design that differs from other historic bridges in the downtown area.
Hurd Road Bridge
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Hurd Road Over I-75 in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 252 ft. Main Span: 74 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1954 By: W. H. Harvie and Michigan State Highway Department
One of several remaining curved t-beams on this section of freeway that are the oldest of their kind in the state.
I-94 Kalamazoo River Bridge
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I-94 Over Kalamazoo River in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 275 ft. Main Span: 78 ft. Roadway: 34.8 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This is the curved t-beam that is visible from Historic Bridge Park.
I-96 Grand River Bridge
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I-96 Over Grand River and Market Street in Near Portland: Ionia County, Michigan, United States
Metal Continuous Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 414 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 35.4 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1959 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This pair of identical bridges are good examples of cantilever deck plate girder bridges in Michigan.
Irwin Viaduct
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US-30 Over Tinkers Run and Main Street in Irwin: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 524 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 8
Built 1939 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department
This viaduct is noted for its continuous design and use of rolled H section.
Jefferson Street Viaduct
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Jefferson Street Over Des Moines River in Ottumwa: Wapello County, Iowa, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,121 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 33.1 ft. Main Spans: 9
Built 1936 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A rare multi-span Warren deck continuous truss bridge is a landmark for Ottumwa.
Jimtown Bridge
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Alexander Valley Road Over Russian River in Rural: Sonoma County, California, United States
Metal Continuous 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Cantilever Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,384 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 26.6 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1949 By: Judson Pacific Murphy Company
This is a highly unusual continuous pony truss that also has cantilevered girder approach spans.
Jones Road Bridge
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Jones Road Over I-96 in Rural: Clinton County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 258 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1957 By: L. A. Davidson of Saginaw, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A good representative example of an I-96 curved t-beam overpass.
Josephine Street Bridge
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Josephine Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 85 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1929 By: J. G. Jeffery and C. Raeber
While perhaps of limited significance individually, this bridge is notable as the large group of bridges found over the San Antonio River near the center of the city.
Junction Bridge
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Loop 481 (Main Street) Over South Llano River in Junction: Kimble County, Texas, United States
Metal Continuous 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,342 ft. Main Span: 189 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1937 By: Central Bitulithic Construction Company of Dallas, Texas and Texas Highway Department
This bridge is composed of many spans, divided into several continuous units, with the main spans featuring a slightly curved top chord.
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KH-35 Over Rosedale River (Trent-Severn Waterway) in Rural: Kawartha Lakes City, Ontario, Canada
Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 558 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1963 By: Unknown
This late example of a steel stringer bridge was having its original ornamental railings replaced with ugly modern railings.
Kings Highway Bridge
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Kings Highway Over Palisades Interstate Parkway (NY-987C) in Orangetown: Rockland County, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 290 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Roadway: 34.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1954 By: Unknown
This is an example of a historic overpass bridge on this section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge
George Clinton Memorial Bridge
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NY-199 Over Hudson River, CR-37, and Railroad in Rural: Ulster County, New York and Dutchess County, New York, United States
Metal Continuous 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 7,793 ft. Main Span: 800 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 10
Built 1957 By: Harris Structural Steel Company of New York, New York and Merritt-Chapman and Scott Corporation of New York, New York and David Steinman of New York, New York
This is an extremely large continuous deck truss bridge and a noted work of famous engineer David Steinman.
Kinneville Bridge
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Kinneville Road Over Grand River in Rural: Ingham County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1952 By: Brown Brothers of Lansing, Michigan
This early curved t-beam is also a rare Michigan example over water.
Krotz Springs Bridge
Frank and Sal Diesi Bridge
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US-190 (Westbound) Over Atchafalaya River in Krotz Springs: Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana and St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Continuous Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 3,403 ft. Main Span: 780 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1973 By: Unknown
This post-1970 bridge of modern design details is of limited historic significance, but offers a look at the evolution of bridge design, and is at the site of a former K-truss bridge.
Lacon Bridge
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IL-17 (5th Street, Ferry Street) Over Illinois River in Lacon and Sparland: Marshall County, Illinois, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,573 ft. Main Span: 378 ft. Roadway: 26.2 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1939 By: Unknown
This large bridge has a distinctive appearance because its members do not look as massive as one might expect.
Lafayette Avenue West Channel Bridge
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Lafayette Avenue (M-84 and M-13) Over West Channel Saginaw River in Bay City: Bay County, Michigan, United States
Metal Continuous Deck Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 508 ft. Main Span: 98 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1938 By: Unknown
This unusual bridge is noted for its camber, built-up curved beams, and continuous design.
Lanier Bridge
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Dawsonville Highway (GA-53 Westbound) Over Lake Lanier (Chattahoochee River) in Gainesville: Hall County, Georgia, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,216 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Roadway: 25.6 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1956 By: Unknown
One of a number of original bridges built to accommodate the reservoirs created by the construction of Buford Dam.
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.
Lexington Avenue Bridge
4th Street Bridge
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Lexington Avenue (4th Street) Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 39 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1926 By: Pryor and Jeffrey and C. Raeber
While perhaps of limited significance individually, this bridge is notable as the large group of bridges found over the San Antonio River near the center of the city.
Liberty Bridge
MO-291 Northbound Bridge
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MO-291 Northbound Over Missouri River in Sugar Creek: Jackson County, Missouri, United States
Metal Continuous 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,882 ft. Main Span: 460 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1949 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and Sverdrup and Parcel of St. Louis, Missouri
This bridge is an outstanding and rare surviving example of a beautiful type of bridge that once graced Missouri in far larger populations.
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Lisbon Falls Bridge
Durham Bridge
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Canal Street (ME-9 and ME-125) Over Androscoggin River in Lisbon Falls: Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 362 ft. Main Span: 168 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Max L. Wilder, Maine State Highway Commission
This extremely unusual assymetrical continuous truss with a flared stringer approach span is surrounded by a beautiful setting.
Lockport Bridge
Carroll County Bridge 142
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CR-250 West Over Wabash River in Rural: Carroll County, Indiana, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 635 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Roadway: 23.6 ft. Main Spans: 8
Built 1938 By: Unknown
This is a large and good example of a concrete curved t-beam bridge also noted for its Art Deco inspired architecture.
Longstreet Bridge
General James Longstreet Memorial Bridge
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Cleveland Highway (US-129 and GA-11) Over Lake Lanier (Chattahoochee River) in Gainesville: Hall County, Georgia, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 824 ft. Main Span: 153 ft. Roadway: 25.6 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1957 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Patchen and Zimmerman of Augusta Georgia
This unusual continuous plate girder with its distinctive arched girders won an award from the American Institute of Steel Construction for beauty.
Louis S. Poindexter Memorial Bridge
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CR-511 Over Yazoo River in Rural: Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
Metal Continuous Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 668 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1967 By: O. J. Stanton and Company of Greenwood, Mississippi and Maxwell T. Huff
Although a late example of a metal truss bridge, this bridge remains noteworthy for its uncommon continuous truss arrangement.
Ludvigh Road Bridge
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Ludvigh Road Over Palisades Interstate Parkway (NY-987C) in Clarkstown: Rockland County, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Continuous Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1953 By: Unknown
This is an example of a historic overpass bridge on this section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
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Macomb Street Bridge
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Macomb Street Over River Raisin in Monroe: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 230 ft. Main Span: 94 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1952 By: Unknown
An uncommon example of a curved t-beam bridge which crosses a waterway.
Market Street Bridge Middle
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Market Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 42.3 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1926 By: Pryor and Jeffrey and C. Raeber
While perhaps of limited significance individually, this bridge is notable as the large group of bridges found over the San Antonio River near the center of the city.
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Market Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 72 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 45 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1927 By: Unknown
While perhaps of limited significance individually, this bridge is notable as the large group of bridges found over the San Antonio River near the center of the city.
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Martha Gallatin Bridge
Veterans Memorial Bridge
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TN-109 Over Cumberland River in Gallatin: Wilson County, Tennessee and Sumner County, Tennessee, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,373 ft. Main Span: 317 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1954 By: Unknown
This was one of only a few bridges in the state of this highly unusual continuous truss design.
Martin Street Bridge
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Martin Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 106 ft. Main Span: 52 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1927 By: J. G. Jeffery and C. Raeber
While perhaps of limited significance individually, this bridge is notable as the large group of bridges found over the San Antonio River near the center of the city.
Matsell Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 222050
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Matsell Park Road Over Wapsipinicon River in Rural: Linn County, Iowa, United States
Metal Continuous Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 303 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1939 By: Amos Melberg Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Illinois Steel Bridge Company of Jacksonville, Illinois and Iowa State Highway Commission and E. W. Blumenschein
This is an unaltered example of an unusual continuous girder that Iowa sometimes built on its roads.
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McClugage Bridge
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Eastbound US-24 and US-150 Over Illinois River in Peoria and East Peoria: Peoria County, Illinois and Tazewell County, Illinois, United States
Metal Continuous 16 Panel Pony Truss Stiffening Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 4,745 ft. Main Span: 536 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1948 By: Unknown
This bridge is noted for its attractive combination of both continuous through and deck truss spans.
McDowell Bridge
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McDowell Lane (TR-717) Over Chartiers Creek in Canonsburg and McMurray: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Concrete Continuous Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 143 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1943 By: Unknown
This is a rare example of a concrete through girder in western Pennsylvania.
McKee Street Bridge
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McKee Street Over Buffalo Bayou in Houston: Harris County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved Chord Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 290 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 38.4 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1932 By: Don Hall Constructor of Houston, Texas and City of Houston, Joseph Gordon McKenzie
Not only is this an extremely rare example of a concrete curved chord through girder bridge, it is further unique for its continuous design.
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McNichols Road Bridge
6 Mile Road Bridge
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McNichols Road (6 Mile Road) Over Southfield Freeway (M-39) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 109 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 125 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1963 By: Charles J. Rogers Construction Company and Michigan State Highway Department
One of a handful of overpasses that were the last examples of an unusual variation of an attractive Michigan railing design.
Mechanic Falls Bridge
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ME-11 and ME-121 (Pleasant Street, Elm Street) Over Little Androscoggin River in Mechanic Falls: Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Concrete Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 189 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1949 By: Unknown
This is an unusual continuous concrete variable depth slab bridge with good historic integrity.
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.
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Meredosia Bridge
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IL-104 (Mill Street, Main Street) Over Illinois River in Meredosia: Morgan County, Illinois and Pike County, Illinois, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,232 ft. Main Span: 567 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1936 By: Unknown
This graceful continuous truss that is shaped like a cantilever truss is a beautiful landmark that does not deserve demolition.
MetroLink Footbridge
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Pedestrian Walkway Over Railroad (MetroLink) in St. Louis: St. Louis City, Missouri, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This is an extremely rare presentation of a tower style continuous through truss as a pedestrian footbridge.
Middlebelt Road Bridge
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Middlebelt Road Over Hines Drive and Middle River Rouge in Westland: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1953 By: Louis Caravaglia
One of two rigid frame bridges in this area designed to cross both Hines Drive and the river.
Middletown Road Bridge
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Middletown Road (Little Tor Road) Over Palisades Interstate Parkway (NY-987C) in Clarkstown: Rockland County, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 36.7 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1953 By: Unknown
This is an example of a historic overpass bridge on this section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Morrison Lake Road Bridge
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Morrison Lake Road Over I-96 in Rural: Ionia County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 240 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1958 By: L. W. Edison Company and Own-Ames-Kimball Company and Michigan State Highway Department
A representative example of an I-96 curved t-beam in Michigan with its associated abutment design.
Moyie Bridge
Moyie River Canyon Bridge
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US-2 Over Moyie River in Moyie Springs: Boundary County, Idaho, United States
Metal Continuous Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,222 ft. Main Span: 378 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1965 By: Unknown
With its welded beams, this extremely high bridge looks about 10 years newer than it is.
Nadeau Road Bridge
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Nadeau Road Over I-75 in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 263 ft. Main Span: 78 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1954 By: Louis Caravaglia and Michigan State Highway Department
One of several remaining curved t-beams on this section of freeway that are the oldest of their kind in the state.
Navarro Street Bridge North
Romana Street Bridge
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Navarro Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 77 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 35.8 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1921 By: McKenzie Construction Company and Bartlett and Ranney of San Antonio, Texas
While perhaps of limited significance individually, this bridge is notable as the large group of bridges found over the San Antonio River near the center of the city.
Neawanna Creek Bridge
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Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) Over Neawanna Creek in Seaside: Clatsop County, Oregon, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 210 ft. Main Span: 53 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1930 By: F. L. Odom and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)
This concrete t-beam bridge is noted for its use of a then-new engineering theory in its design.
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New Clay's Ferry Bridge
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I-75 Over Kentucky River and KY-2328 in Rural: Fayette County, Kentucky and Madison County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Continuous Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,714 ft. Main Span: 448 ft. Roadway: 119 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1998 By: Unknown
While the bridge seen today lacks historic significance, it is a rather interesting story in addressing the ever-increasing traffic needs of busy I-75.
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Newark Bay Bridge
Vincent R. Casciano Memorial Bridge, Turnpike Extension Bridge
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New Jersey Turnpike Extension (I-78) Over Newark Bay in Newark and Bayonne: Essex County, New Jersey and Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
Metal Continuous 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 6,170 ft. Main Span: 671 ft. Roadway: 77 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1955 By: Unknown
This large high level bridge is adds interest to this extension of the New Jersey Turnpike, which connects to Bayonne.
North Shore Drive Bridge
Ox Creek Bridge
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North Shore Drive Over Ox Creek in Benton Harbor: Berrien County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Culvert, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Culvert, Fixed
Length: 25 ft. Main Span: 9 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1939 By: Unknown
With very long railing panels, this is an early and unusual example of a cast-in-place culvert.
North St. Mary's Street Bridge North
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North St. Mary's Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 32 ft. Roadway: 39 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1915 By: J. H. Richardson Company of Houston, Texas and A. K. Nicolaysen
This is one of the more ornately decorated of the many surviving historic concrete t-beam bridges in the city.
North St. Mary's Street Bridge South
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North St. Mary's Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 78 ft. Main Span: 39 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1925 By: McKenzie Construction Company and Terrell Bartlett Engineers of San Antonio, Texas
While perhaps of limited significance individually, this bridge is notable as the large group of bridges found over the San Antonio River near the center of the city.
NY-303 Bridge
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NY-303 Over Palisades Interstate Parkway (NY-987C) in Orangetown: Rockland County, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 164 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1958 By: Unknown
This is an example of a historic overpass bridge on this section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
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NY-304 Over Palisades Interstate Parkway (NY-987C) in Clarkstown: Rockland County, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 139 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 81 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1955 By: Unknown
This is an example of a historic overpass bridge on this section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
NY-340 Bridge
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NY-340 Over Palisades Interstate Parkway (NY-987C) in Orangetown: Rockland County, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 319 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 34.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1954 By: Unknown
This is an example of a historic overpass bridge on this section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
NY-45 Bridge
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NY-45 Over Palisades Interstate Parkway (NY-987C) in Ramapo: Rockland County, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 122 ft. Main Span: 58 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1955 By: Unknown
This is an example of a historic overpass bridge on this section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
NY-59 Bridge
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NY-59 Over Palisades Interstate Parkway (NY-987C) in Clarkstown: Rockland County, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 59 ft. Main Span: 53 ft. Roadway: 79.4 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1955 By: Unknown
This is an example of a historic overpass bridge on this section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
O'Neal Bridge
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US-72 (Lee Highway) Over Tennessee River in Sheffield and Florence: Colbert County, Alabama and Lauderdale County, Alabama, United States
Metal Continuous 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,071 ft. Main Span: 420 ft. Roadway: 46.6 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1939 By: Virginia Bridge Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Joseph P. Trotter
This is an early surviving example of a design of continuous truss bridge unique to Alabama, and it is complimented by deck truss approach spans.
Oak Tree Road Bridge
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Oak Tree Road Over Palisades Interstate Parkway (NY-987C) in Orangetown: Rockland County, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 175 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Roadway: 32.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1954 By: Unknown
This is an example of a historic overpass bridge on this section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Oakwood Boulevard Bridge
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Oakwood Boulevard Over Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 261 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1921 By: Unknown
This bridge is the last of what was once a series of similar bridges in the area.
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OH-8 and OH-59 Over Little Cuyahoga River, Railroad, and North Street in Akron: Summit County, Ohio, United States
Metal Continuous 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,583 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 80 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1953 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and Wilbur J. Watson and Associates of Cleveland, Ohio
This is a massive, high level deck continuous truss bridge.
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Old Blevins Road Bridge
CR-451 Bridge
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Old Blevins Road (CR-451) Over I-35 in Rural: Falls County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 212 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1958 By: Unknown
The Texas form of a curved t-beam overpass is revealed as a streamlined, slim, and graceful design.
Old Mill Road Bridge
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Old Mill Road Over Saucon Creek in Lower Saucon Township: Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 5 Panel Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 104 ft. Main Span: 52 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1870 By: Beckel Iron Foundry and Machine Shop of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Francis C. Lowthrop
This ancient cast iron bridge is nationally significant as one of the rarest types of bridges, and it has a continuous type design.
Old State Road Bridge
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Old State Road Over Ausable River in Ausable Chasm: Clinton County, New York and Essex County, New York, United States
Metal Continuous 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York
This rare continuous pin-connected pony truss sits in an exctremely beautiful setting with its pier built into natural rock next to a waterfall.
Old Tansley Bridge Piers
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Pipeline (Former Dundas Street Alignment) Over Bronte Creek in Burlington: Halton Region, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 545 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1919 By: Unknown
Although the substructure is modern, the piers of this bridge are old, from a former highway bridge at this location.
Old Zoar Bridge
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Old CR-82 Over Tuscarawas River in Near Dover: Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States
Metal Continuous 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1883 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This unusual three span bridge is an extremely rare and early example of a continuous pin-connected truss bridge.
OR-99E Overpass
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Pacific Boulevard (OR-99E) Over 9th Avenue (US-20 Ramps) in Albany: Linn County, Oregon, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1940 By: Unknown
A representative example of a relatively early highway-over-highway overpass.
Oregon City Half-Viaduct
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OR-99 Over Cliff along Willamette River in Oregon City: Clackamas County, Oregon, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 336 ft. Main Span: 33 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 11
Built 1940 By: Unknown and Oregon State Highway Commission
This is a half-viaduct that carries the roadway out over the edge of a cliff along the river.
Park Road Bridge
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Park Road Over I-94 in Rural: Berrien County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 382 ft. Main Span: 109 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This representative example bridge is noted for its 48 degree skew.
Pecan Street Bridge
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Pecan Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 37 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1927 By: Pryor and Jeffrey and C. Raeber
While perhaps of limited significance individually, this bridge is notable as the large group of bridges found over the San Antonio River near the center of the city.
Petőfi híd (Petőfi Bridge)
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Ferenc körút (Nagykörút) and Irinyi József utca Over Danube River (Duna) in Budapest: Pest County, Central Hungary (Pest megye, Magyarország), Hungary (Magyarország)
Metal Continuous 26 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,240 ft. Main Span: 505 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1937 By: Hungarian Royal State Iron, Steel and Machine Factory of Budapest, Hungary and Álgyai Hubert Pál
This relatively simple looking continuous deck truss bridge is a contrast to the more ornate bridges in Budapest.
Pont Jean-Florian Grenon (Jean-Florian Grenon Bridge)
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QC-169 Over La Grande Décharge in Alma: Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, Canada
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,100 ft. Main Span: 275 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1928 By: Unknown
This large high level deck truss bridge has been paired with a modern bridge next to it, forming a one-way couplet of bridges.
Pont Lachapelle (Lachapelle Bridge)
Pont de Cartierville (Cartierville Bridge)
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QC-117 (Boulevard Curé-Labelle) (Northbound) Over Rivière des Prairies in Montréal and Laval: Montréal, Québec and Laval, Québec, Canada
Metal Continuous 26 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 861 ft. Main Span: 415 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1930 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec
Located at the site of the oldest bridge in the city, this rare continuous through truss has been paired with a modern through arch bridge.
Pont Rue Price (Rue Price Bridge)
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Rue Price (Old Alignment) Over Rivière Saguenay (Saguenay River) in Saguenay (Jonquière): Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, United States
Metal Continuous 28 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 507 ft. Main Span: 325 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This is a unique continuous through truss with unusual design details that has been bypassed and abandoned.
Pont Yule (Yule Bridge)
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QC-112 (Boulevard de Périgny) Over Rivière Richelieu in Chambly and Richelieu: Montérégie, Québec, Canada
Metal Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 830 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1956 By: Unknown
This bridge is noted for its graceful arched riveted deck girders
Potter Road Bridge
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Potter Road Over I-75 in Rural: Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 241 ft. Main Span: 23 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: Johnson-Greene Company and Michigan State Highway Department
One of a couple curved t-beams that survive with original railings in northern Michigan.
Purdy Bridge
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WA-302 Over Henderson Bay (Burley Lagoon) in Rural: Pierce County, Washington, United States
Concrete Continuous Box Beam, Fixed
Length: 550 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1936 By: Portland Dredging Company of Portland, Oregon and W. H. Witt Company of Seattle, Washington and Homer M. Hadley
This strikingly plain bridge that looks newer than it is was found to be historic since it was one of the first of a type that later became more common.
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Queen Street Bridge
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Queen Street (CR-3) Over Teeswater River in Paisley: Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1935 By: Robert Mowbray of Whitechurch, Ontario and Parr and Kunz of Toronto, Ontario
This is a rare example of a curved t-beam in Ontario.
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Quincy Memorial Bridge
Quincy Soldier's Memorial Bridge
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US-24 (Maine Street) Over Mississippi River in Quincy and West Quincy: Adams County, Illinois and Marion County, Missouri, United States
Metal Continuous 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 3,512 ft. Main Span: 628 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: Kelly-Atkinson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
An extremely large, unusual, and significant example of a continuous truss that is not a cantilever.
Ready Road Bridge
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Ready Road Over I-75 in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 303 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1956 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
One of several remaining curved t-beams on this section of freeway that are the oldest of their kind in the state.
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Red Mills Bridge
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Red Mill Road Over Fall Creek in Red Mills (Rural): Tompkins County, New York, United States
Metal Continuous 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1887 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York
An extremely rare continuous two-span wrought iron pony truss is threatened with demolition.
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Rushville US-22 Bridge
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US-22 (Cincinnati Zanesville Road) Over Little Rush Creek and Railroad (Conrail) in Near Rushville: Fairfield County, Ohio, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 515 ft. Main Span: 214 ft. Roadway: 33.8 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1959 By: Unknown
This uncommon continuous truss with cantilevered end spans was replaced even though it was in good condition.
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Savanna-Sabula Bridge
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US-52 and IA-64 Over Mississippi River and Railroad (BNSF) in Savanna and Sabula: Jackson County, Iowa and Carroll County, Illinois, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected K-Truss Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,481 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1932 By: Minneapolis Bridge Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota and George A. Maney of Evanston, Illinois
This landmark continuous truss bridge has some unusual design details that give it additional historic and technological significance.
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.
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Scottsburg Bridge
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OR-38 Over Umpqua River in Scottsburg: Douglas County, Oregon, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 843 ft. Main Span: 237 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1929 By: Clackamas Construction Company of Clackamas, Oregon and Conde Balcom McCullough (Oregon State Highway Commission)
Despite its association with Conde McCullough and its rarity as a riveted continuous through truss, this bridge was selected for demolition and replacement.
Shawneetown Bridge
Earle C. Clements Bridge
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IL-13, KY-556 (Garfield Street) Over Ohio River in Old Shawneetown: Gallatin County, Illinois and Union County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Continuous 24 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,200 ft. Main Span: 825 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1956 By: Unknown and Sverdrup and Parcel of St. Louis, Missouri
This is a late but unaltered example of a large-scale truss bridge designed by Sverdrup and Parcel.
Sheldon Road Bridge
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Sheldon Road Over Lower River Rouge in Canton: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Slab, Fixed
Length: 63 ft. Main Span: 24 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1946 By: Unknown
The innovative Wayne County road commission developed and built bridges of this type to deal with wartime steel shortages.
Short Sand Creek Bridge
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Oregon Coast Highway (US-101) Over Short Sand Beach Creek and Short Sands Trail in Rural: Tillamook County, Oregon, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 46 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1937 By: Unknown and Oregon State Highway Commission
A good example of a concrete t-beam bridge on the Oregon Coast Highway, this one features a less common design of ornamental railing used on this highway.
Shough Creek Road Bridge
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Shough Creek Road (TR-349) Over Bloody Run in Rural: Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 31 ft. Main Span: 28 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This bridge has old v-laced railings that could be from a previous bridge, or indicate that this is an old steel stringer bridge.
Sickletown Road Bridge
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Sickletown Road Over Palisades Interstate Parkway (NY-987C) in Orangetown: Rockland County, New York, United States
Concrete (Stone Faced) Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 148 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1956 By: Unknown
This is an example of a historic overpass bridge on this section of the Palisades Interstate Parkway.
Sigler Road Bridge
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Sigler Road Over I-75 in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 262 ft. Main Span: 78 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1954 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This is an unmodified example of a historic curved t-beam, an old example that actually predates the official Interstate system.
Simmesport Bridge
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LA-1 Over Atchafalaya River in Simmesport: Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana and Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Continuous Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 3,957 ft. Main Span: 720 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1971 By: Unknown
This bridge was likely among the last bridges built in the United States using rivets in its steel.
Siphon Bridge
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M-94 (Deer Street) Over Manistique River in Manistique: Schoolcraft County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Slab, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 296 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1918 By: Manistique Pulp and Paper Company of Manistique, Michigan
With a roadway that once was lower than the water it crosses, this bridge is an unusual structure that crosses an equally unusual waterway.
Smithton High-Level Bridge
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I-70 Over Youghiogheny River in Near Smithton: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,355 ft. Main Span: 288 ft. Roadway: 64 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1956 By: Unknown
This bridge is an impressive structure to view from below.
South St. Mary's Street Bridge
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South St. Mary's Street Over San Antonio River in San Antonio: Bexar County, Texas, United States
Concrete Continuous T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 76 ft. Main Span: 37 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: Texas Construction Company and A. K. Nicolaysen
This concrete t-beam bridge is noted for its highly ornamental details.
Southampton Bridge
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KH-21 (Albert Street) Over Saugeen River in Southampton (Saugeen Shores): Bruce County, Ontario, Canada
Metal Continuous 14 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 450 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1959 By: Unknown and Reginald Arthur Blyth
A rare, and relatively late example of continuous deck bridge construction.
Southern Street Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX) Over Southern Street and Norfolk Southern Railroad 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.
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Spillville Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 11010
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Main Street (CR-W14) Over Turkey River in Spillville: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States
Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 170 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: C. B. and M. R. Taylor
A beam bridge with attractive railing, abutments, and plaque.
State Street Bridge
Plains Road Bridge
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State Street (Plains Road) Over Grand River in Eaton Rapids: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 170 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1948 By: B. H. Sargent of Grand Rapids, Michigan
This unusual 1940s bridge is a graceful curved t-beam that features MSHD truss style riveted railings.
Steamboat Bill Bridge
Captain William J. Hudson Memorial Bridge
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US-31, US-72 Alternate, and AL-20 (6th Avenue) Over Tennessee River, Railroad, and Market Street in Decatur: Limestone County, Alabama and Morgan County, Alabama, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 2,502 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 30.2 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1961 By: Unknown
Paired with a modern bridge, this continuous truss bridge displays an arched truss design with towers, a design unique to Alabama.
Steubenville Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Ohio River in Steubenville and Weirton: Jefferson County, Ohio and Brooke County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,011 ft. Main Span: 571 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1926 By: Unknown
A massive and impressive continuous truss bridge.
Taconic State Parkway Southbound New Croton Reservoir Bridge
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Taconic State Parkway (Southbound) (NY-987G) Over New Croton Reservoir in Rural: Westchester County, New York, United States
Metal Continuous 16 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,363 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 40.4 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1972 By: Unknown
This truss bridge was built to create a one-way couplet with an existing historic bridge and provide separate bridges for northbound and southbound traffic.

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