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Hazleton Bridge
Knox County Bridge 235, Gibson County Bridge 385
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

US-41 (Abandoned Alignment) Over White River in Hazleton: Knox County, Indiana and Gibson County, Indiana, United States

Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,988 ft. Main Span: 196 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1923 By: Stein Construction Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This large combination through and pony truss was abandoned as a newer US-41 bridge exists to the west.

Patoka Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6 Miles (9.6 Kilometers)

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

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

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

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

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

Severns Bridge
Patoka County Bridge 398
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.1 Miles (9.8 Kilometers)

Old Petersburg Road, Old IN-65 (Former Alignment) Over Patoka River in Rural: Gibson County, Indiana, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 108 ft. Main Span: 99 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie, Indiana

This riveted Warren highway through truss bridge has been bypassed and preserved for pedestrian use.

Wabash Cannonball Bridge
Stangle Bridge, Purple Head Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.6 Miles (13.9 Kilometers)

TR-257 (Wabash Cannonball Road) Over Wabash River in St. Francisville: Lawrence County, Illinois and Knox County, Indiana, United States

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

Length: 1,441 ft. Main Span: 235 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1897 By: Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware and King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This unique bridge is a railroad bridge converted for vehicular use, and has three different construction dates for its variety of spans.

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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