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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.

Total Bridges Found: 7683

Well's Bridge
1/2 Mile Road Bridge / Marl Lake Road Bridge
HSR

Marl Lake Road (1/2 Mile Road) Over Nottawa Creek (Nottawassepee River) in Rural: Branch County, Michigan and Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: Unknown

At 80 feet, this is a rather short example of a through truss.

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Gibson Bridge
1st Line South Bridge
HSR

1st Line Over Irvine Creek in Centre-Wellington: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed

Length: 80 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Charles Borromeo Mattaini of Fergus, Ontario

This beautiful heritage bridge is the earliest example of its type in Centre-Wellington township.

2nd Street Bridge
HSR

2nd Street (Bloomfield Avenue) Over Little Buffalo Creek in Newport: Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This attractive stone arch contributes to a historic district.

2nd Street Bridge
South Side Bridge
HSR

2nd Street Over Kalamazoo River in Allegan: Allegan County, Michigan, United States

Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 229 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1886 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

A beautiful through truss forms the centerpiece for this town and was built by the prominent King Bridge Company.

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2nd Street Bridge
HSR

2nd Street Over Swartz Creek in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 76 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1918 By: Price Brothers Company of Lansing, Michigan

This is the last of Flint's three largest downtown area arch bridges, and is in poor condition.

2nd Street Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Amtrak, Norfolk Southern) Over 2nd Street in Niles: Berrien County, Michigan, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1891 By: ?.R. Porter

A nice stone arch bridge is located near the large railroad deck truss in Niles.

3rd Avenue Bridge
HSR

3rd Avenue Over Mississippi River in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,888 ft. Main Span: 237 ft. Roadway: 58.7 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1917 By: Unknown and Frederick William Cappelen and Kristoffer Olsen Oustad

Although altered, this unique s-curve bridge retains its rare arch ribs with Melan type reinforcing.

3rd Street Bridge
HSR

3rd Street (PA-3035) Over East Branch White Clay Creek in Avondale: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 29 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1912 By: D. E. O'Connell and Sons and Nathan R. Rambo

This small stone arch bridge has two spans of different size.

3rd Street Bridge
Lefty O'Doul Bridge
HSR

3rd Street Over China Basin in San Francisco: San Francisco County, California, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 295 ft. Main Span: 143 ft. Roadway: 71.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: Barrett and Hilp of San Francisco, California and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

This Strauss heel-trunnion bascule bridge has an extra section of roadway cantilevered out from one side of the bridge.

3rd Street Bridge
Newport Pennsylvania Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Little Buffalo Creek in Newport: Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

One of three attractive stone arch bridges over this creek in Newport.

3 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Coopersville and Marne Railway) Over 3 Mile Road in Walker: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1961 By: Owen-Ames-Kimball Company and Michigan State Highway Department

A late example of a Michigan State Highway Department grade separation.

3rd Street Bridge
HSR

3rd Street Over Thames River in Chatham: Chatham-Kent Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Railing Height Girder, Fixed

Length: 308 ft. Main Span: 112 ft. Roadway: 37.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1962 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario and Hazelet and Erdal of Chicago, Illinois

This is the newer and larger of two movable bridges in Chatham.

3rd Street Islais Creek Bridge
Levon Hagop Nishkian Bridge
HSR

3rd Street Over Islais Creek in San Francisco: San Francisco County, California, United States

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion)

Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 68.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1945 By: Unknown and Leon Hagop Nishkian of San Francisco, California

This wide bascule with three girder lines has racks that extend above the deck.

4th Street Bridge
HSR

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 of Livonia and Wixom, Michigan 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.

4th Street Bridge
Broadway Avenue Bridge
HSR

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 Avenue Bridge
HSR

4th Avenue (Repurposed As Walkway) Over Railroad (Abandoned BNSF) in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 48 ft. Main Span: 46 ft. Roadway: 37 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1891 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania

This unusual and significant historic pony truss bridge was left in place despite a complete redevelopment around it.

4th Street Bridge
HSR

4th Street (PA-34) Over Little Buffalo Creek in Newport: Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 23 ft. Roadway: 21.7 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1929 By: Unknown

This attractive bridge is a traditionally composed stone arch bridge.

4th Street Bridge
Peter R. Maloney Bridge
HSR

4th Street Over China Basin in San Francisco: San Francisco County, California, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Strauss Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 205 ft. Main Span: 94 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Thomson Bridge Company of San Francisco, California and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

This bridge is an early and rare example of a Strauss vertical overhead counterweight type bascule.

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4th Street Bridge
HSR

4th Street Over Licking River in Covington and Newport: Kenton County, Kentucky and Campbell County, Kentucky, United States

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

Length: 1,002 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1936 By: Unknown

This is an impressive 1930s Warren camelback truss bridge with deck truss approach spans.

4th Street Bridge
Allen County Bridge 525
HSR

4th Street Over Spy Run Creek in Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1921 By: Herman Tapp Construction Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Asa Waters Grosvenor of Fort Wayne, Indiana

4 3/4 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

4 3/4 Mile Road Over Pine River in Rural: Midland County, Michigan, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Tunnel City Bridge and Iron Works of Port Huron, Michigan

The only known bridge built by the Tunnel City Bridge and Iron Works was relocated to a private subdivision.

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5th Avenue Bridge
HSR

5th Avenue Over Guyandotte River in Huntington: Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 485 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 20.7 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1926 By: Unknown

A beautiful multi-span multi-type massive-member truss with great potential is instead sentenced to the dumpster.

5th Line Bridge
HSR

5th Line Over Nottawasaga River in Rural: Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a small pony truss a short distance off the main road on a dead-end road.

5th Street Bridge
Turners Falls Road Bridge
HSR

5th Street (Turners Falls Road) Over Power Canal in Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 134 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1954 By: Unknown

A tall pony truss provides an attractive and functional crossing.

5th Street Bridge
HSR

5th Street Over Thames River in Chatham: Chatham-Kent Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Railing Height Girder, Fixed

Length: 253 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

This bridge is an extremely rare Ontario example of a bridge designed by the Scherzer Rolling Lift Company!

5th Street Bridge
WV-14 Bridge
HSR

5th Street (Division Street / WV-14) Over Little Kanawha River in Parkersburg: Wood County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 905 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1935 By: Mortimer W. Smith

This stunning, massive truss bridge is significant as a Depression Public Works Adminstration project.

5th Street Bridge
Jefferson Davis Memorial Bridge
HSR

5th Street Over Savannah River in Augusta: Richmond County, Georgia and Aiken County, South Carolina, United States

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

Length: 1,202 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 21.7 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1931 By: Nashville Bridge Company of Nashville, Tennessee

This attractive haunched deck plate girder swing bridge retains excellent historic integrity.

6 Mile Creek Road Bridge
West Haven Bridge
HSR

6 Mile Creek Road Over Shiawassee River in Rural: Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 132 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Morse Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio

With its beautiful and unusual portal bracing design, this bridge is among Michigan's finest bridges.

6 Mile Road Hines Drive Bridge
HSR

6 Mile Road Over Hines Drive in Northville: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 67 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 40 ft.

Built 1933 By: Unknown

This is one of the older and more significant rigid-frame bridges crossing historic Hines Drive.

6 Mile Road Railroad Bridge
HSR

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

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

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

Built By: Unknown

This railroad overpass has some attractive aesthetic details.

6 Mile Road Middle River Rouge Bridge
HSR

6 Mile Road Over Middle River Rouge in Northville: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 40 ft.

Built 1933 By: Unknown

An old example of a rigid-frame, this bridge was built at the same time as a nearby Hines Drive overpass.

6th Concession Dougall Parkway Bridge
HSR

6th Concession Over Dougall Parkway in Windsor: Essex County, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1956 By: Unknown

This attractive bridge is an excellent and locally rare example of a standard rigid-frame overpass in Ontario.

6th Street Bridge
HSR

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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6th Street Bridge
HSR

6th Street (PA-403, Penn Street) Over Two Lick Creek in Clymer: Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 122 ft. Main Span: 118 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: M. Bennett and Sons and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

The only bridge with historic value in Clymer, this attractive bridge was sentenced to the scrapyard.

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6th Street Bridge
HSR

Sixth Street Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Griffin: Spalding County, Georgia, United States

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

Length: 695 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 27.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

An extremely rare pin-connected Warren truss, this may be the most important historic bridge in Georgia.

6th Street Bridge
Roberto Clemente Bridge
HSR

6th Street Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 995 ft. Main Span: 430 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Most suspension bridges use cable; this unusual bridge uses eye-bars.

6th Street Bridge
HSR

6th Street Over Grand River in Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 545 ft. Main Span: 154 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1886 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio

This is the longest Pratt through truss bridge in Michigan and its preservation is a model for proper bridge maintenance.

6th Street Bridge
Power Street Bridge
HSR

6th Street (Abandoned Power Street Alignment) Over Power Canal in Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 139 ft. Main Span: 136 ft. Roadway: 19.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1912 By: Eastern Bridge and Structural Company of Worcester, Massachusetts

This uncommon Double Warren truss was bypassed and abandoned.

7 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

7 Mile Road Over Salt River in Sanford: Midland County, Michigan, United States

Concrete 90 Foot Plan Curved Chord Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This concrete camelback has been beautifully preserved!

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7 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

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.

7 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

7 Mile Road Over 7 Mile Creek in Rural: Preble County, Ohio, United States

Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pegram Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 155 ft. Main Span: 146 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie, Indiana

This nationally significant bridge has a unique Pegram truss configuration, yet is a bridge few know about.

7th Street Bridge
HSR

7th Street (Erie Street) Over Black River in Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States

Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 273 ft. Main Span: 114 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and J. A. L. Waddell

Take a tour of the inside of the only single leaf highway bascule bridge in Michigan, which was built in the 1930s.

7th Street Improvement Arches
7th Street Bridge
HSR

7th Street Over Railroad (Bruce Vento Rail-Trail) in St. Paul: Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 37 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1884 By: McArthur Brothers of Chicago, Illinois and William Albert Truesdell

This is the only known example of a rare helicoidal type skewed stone arch bridge in the state.

7th Street Bridge
Andy Warhol Bridge
HSR

7th Street Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,061 ft. Main Span: 422 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

One of the Three Sisters bridges in Pittsburgh, this is the middle span.

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8 Mile Road Left Turn Bridge
HSR

8 Mile Road (M-102) Left Turn Ramp Over Southfield Freeway (M-39) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 132 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1964 By: Charles J. Rogers Construction Company and Michigan State Highway Department

This curved overpass is the most interesting and significant of the Southfield Freeway overpasses.

8 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

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

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

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

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

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

8th Concession Road Bridge
HSR

8th Concession Road Over Big Creek in Rural: Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is still open to traffic, but on a road no longer maintained and rarely used.

9th Street Bridge
Rachel Carson Bridge
HSR

9th Street Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 995 ft. Main Span: 410 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

One of the famous Three Sisters bridges in Pittsburgh.

10 Curves Road Bridge
HSR

10 Curves Road (CR-498) Over Manistique River in Rural: Schoolcraft County, Michigan, United States

Concrete 60 Foot Plan Curved Chord Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 58 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This is one of two beautiful but deteriorated concrete camelback bridges on this road.

10 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

10 Mile Road Over Charlotte River in Rural: Chippewa County, Michigan, United States

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 52 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: Minneapolis Bridge Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota

A rare example of a lightweight style pony truss.

10th Avenue Bridge
Cedar Avenue Bridge
HSR

10th Avenue (Cedar Avenue) Over Mississippi River, Railroad, and Various Streets in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 2,153 ft. Main Span: 265 ft. Roadway: 55.4 ft. Main Spans: 7

Built 1929 By: City of Minneapolis, Minnesota and Kristoffer Olsen Oustad

One of the largest concrete arch bridges in the area, this s-curve bridge was built in-house by city workers!

10th Street Bridge
HSR

10th Street Over Black River in Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States

Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 375 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1958 By: Walter Toebe Company and Hazelet and Erdal of Chicago, Illinois

This bascule bridge was built in the 1950s and has had its original railings replaced.

10th Street Bridge
Philip Murray Bridge
HSR

10th Street Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 29 Panel Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed

Length: 1,275 ft. Main Span: 725 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1933 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell

This graceful suspension bridge is a stunning landmark that is enjoyable to cross as well as view from a distance.

11th Street Bridge
HSR

11th Street Over Power Canal in Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 205 ft. Main Span: 167 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Eastern Bridge and Structural Company of Worcester, Massachusetts

One of the oddest bridges in the country; consisting of two through trusses on either side of the roadway, this bridge is essentially a massive pony truss.

11 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (CN) Over 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota

A different style among twelve similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.

12th Line Bridge
HSR

12th Line Over Grand River in East Garafraxa Township: Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed

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

Built 1921 By: Unknown

This bridge is noted for its relatively long spans and skewed design.

12 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (CN) Over 12 Mile Road in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota

The longest example of twelve similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.

13 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (CN) Over 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 93 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota

One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.

13 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

13 Mile Road Over McDuffee Creek in Rural: Newaygo County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 32 ft. Main Span: 16 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1934 By: Unknown

A small but unaltered example of a reinforced concrete slab with a railing design that is unusual in Michigan.

13th Line Bridge
HSR

13th Line Over Grand River in Rural: Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 125 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This attractive heritage truss bridge compliments the scenic Grand River very nicely.

14 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (CN) Over 14 Mile Road in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 93 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota

One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.

15 Mile Creek Road Bridge
HSR

National Pike (15 Mile Creek Road, US-40) Over 15 Mile Creek in Rural: Allegany County, Maryland, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 116 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Unknown

The railings and details of the arch make this an attractive bridge.

16th Street Bridge
David McCullough Bridge
HSR

16th Street Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Tied Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,900 ft. Main Span: 437 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1923 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Warren and Wetmore of New York, New York and H. G. Balcom

This ornate bridge is among the most beautifully composed bridges to be found.

17 Road Bridge
HSR

17 Road (CR-414) Over 10 Mile Creek in Rural: Delta County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: Unknown

With attractive concrete balustrade railings, this bridge appears to be an example of a standard bridge design built in this county.

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17 Sideroad Bridge
Happy Valley Bridge
HSR

17 Sideroad Over Pine River in Rural: Dufferin County, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed

Length: 53 ft. Main Span: 53 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a small but attractive and unaltered concrete bowstring arch bridge.

18th Street Bridge
HSR

18th Street Over South Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Railing Height Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 280 ft. Main Span: 182 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1967 By: Overland Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago

This is one of the few single leaf highway bascule bridges in Chicago, and the only example using the pony/deck truss design.

18th Street Bridge
HSR

18th Street Over Rabbit River in Rural: Allegan County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Unknown

A small example of a steel stringer with concrete balustrade railings.

18 Road Bridge
HSR

18 Road (CR-414) Over Ford River in Rural: Delta County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1958 By: Unknown

This is a mid-20th Century bridge that appears to be an example of a county-designed bridge here in Delta County.

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St. Charles Air Line Bridge
18th Street Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over South Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion)

Length: 220 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1919 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

This bridge was the longest bascule bridge in the world when built, was moved once, and shortened during the move.

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St. Charles Air Line Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Dirt Trail in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

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

This two span plate girder bridge has girders positioned to provide a slight curve for the tracks it carries.

18 1/2 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

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 of Livonia and Wixom, Michigan 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.

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Reece Bridge
HSR

20 Mile Creek Road (RR-69) Over 20 Mile Creek in Lincoln: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is an unusual two span rigid frame bridge.

20 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

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 of Livonia and Wixom, Michigan 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.

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20th Avenue Bridge
HSR

20th Avenue (CR-380) Over South Branch Black River in Rural: Van Buren County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 55 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This bridge is noted for its 4.67 percent grade, unusual for this Michigan standard plan bridge design.

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22 Mile Road Bridge
Clarendon Bridge
HSR

22 Mile Road Over St. Joseph River in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Girder, Fixed

Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1920 By: A. R. Morrison of Port Huron, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

A good example of a two-span straight chord through girder.

22 1/2 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

22 1/2 Mile Road Over St. Joseph River in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 89 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: Elkhart Bridge and Iron Company of Elkhart, Indiana

A rare example of a Michigan through truss with riveted connection... plus this bridge is still open to traffic!

23 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

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 of Livonia and Wixom, Michigan 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.

24th Avenue Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Coopersville and Marne Railway) Over 24th Avenue in Rural: Ottawa County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 52 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1958 By: Gene Fewell and Michigan State Highway Department

This bridge is a later but unaltered example of a MSHD designed grade separation.

24th Street Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over 24th Street in Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 29 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1925 By: Unknown

An old Grand Trunk Western Railroad overpass

24 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

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
HSR

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 of Livonia and Wixom, Michigan 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.

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27 Mile Road Tupper Brook Bridge
HSR

27 Mile Road Over Tupper Brook in Rural: Macomb County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 24 ft. Main Span: 22 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1921 By: Unknown

A forgotten beam bridge with lattice railing.

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28 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

28 Mile Road Over North Branch Clinton River in Rural: Macomb County, Michigan, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 63 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Unknown

A strange, simply designed pony truss in very bad condition.

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28th Avenue Bridge
HSR

28th Avenue Over Minnehaha Creek in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 27 ft. Main Span: 27 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: Unknown

This early concrete arch bridge has beautiful, ornate metal railings that are unexpected on a concrete arch bridge.

28th Street Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Conrail) Over 28th Street (M-11) in Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

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

Built 1964 By: Unknown

This large through plate girder span had a city design and welcome message painted on it.

28th Street CSX Railroad Overpass
HSR

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

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

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

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

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

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29 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

29 Mile Road Over Devils Creek in Rural: Menominee County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 26 ft. Main Span: 24 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Unknown

This arch bridge may be small, but it is beautiful and has excellent historic integrity.

30th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 183540
HSR

30th Street Over Bigalks Creek (Nichols Creek) in Rural: Howard County, Iowa, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 43 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 17.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Unknown

A small riveted truss bridge adds beauty to the roadway it serves.

30th Street Rabbit River Bridge
HSR

30th Street Over Rabbit River in Rural: Allegan County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1947 By: Carl Goodwin and Sons of Allegan, Michigan

A typical mid-20th Century steel stringer bridge in Michigan that retains its original railings.

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30 Mile Road Bridge Trio
HSR

30 Mile Road Over North Branch Clinton River in Rural: Macomb County, Michigan, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 54 ft. Main Span: 49 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Unknown

Two of the three bridges here have collapsed, including a small pony truss, leaving parts behind to investigate.

30 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

30 Mile Road Over Deer Creek in Rural: Macomb County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

A wooden-decked beam bridge on stone abutments.

31st Street Bridge
HSR

31st Street (PA-2122) Over Allegheny River, Railroad, and Local Streets in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Girder, Fixed

Length: 2,681 ft. Main Span: 380 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1928 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works

This landmark arch bridge is one of the beautiful historic bridges in Pittsburgh and was extensively rehabilitated.

31st Street Railroad Overpass West
HSR

Railroad (Chicago and Western Indiana) Over 31st Street Boulevard in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

This is one of two similar beautifully designed grade separations to carry a railroad over a Chicago boulevard.

31st Street Railroad Overpass East
HSR

Railroad (Various) Over 31st Street Boulevard in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

One of two railroad overpasses crossing this boulevard that have aesthetic details.

32nd Street Bridge
HSR

32nd Street Over Broadmoor Avenue in Kentwood: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 172 ft. Main Span: 57 ft. Roadway: 31.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1948 By: Unknown

This relatively old highway over highway overpass has unusual railings and is unaltered.

38th Street Bridge
HSR

38th Street (Scott Road) Over I-94 in Rural: Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 192 ft. Main Span: 49 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1951 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

One of the oldest expressway bridges in Michigan that retains integrity.

42nd Street Bridge
HSR

42nd Street Over Railroad (Amtrak) in Philadelphia: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 308 ft. Main Span: 262 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: Owego Bridge Company of Owego, New York and Philadelphia Department of Public Works

The oldest metal through arch in Pennsylvania, this bridge was rehabilitated to a like-new condition.

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46th Street Bridge
HSR

46th Street Over Dowagiac Drain in Rural: Van Buren County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 44 ft. Main Span: 28 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Unknown

This bridge is noted for its unusual yet beautiful railings which enhance a simple bridge type.

46th Street Bridge
Ford Parkway Overpass
HSR

Ford Parkway (46th Street) Over Godfrey Parkway in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 77 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1925 By: Unknown

This is a handsome concrete t-beam overpass in a park setting.

47th Street Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 47th Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 5

Built By: Unknown

With an art deco style, this is one of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.

47th Street Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Chicago Belt Railroad) Over 47th Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1946 By: Michael J. McDermott and Company and H. C. Taylor

This bridge stands out among many overpasses in Chicago for its ornate architectural detailing.

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48th Avenue Bridge
HSR

48th Avenue Over Paw Paw River in Rural: Van Buren County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 91 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1930 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This 1930s stringer bridge was one of Van Buren County's last historic bridges.

51st Street Bridge
Hyde Park Boulevard Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 51st Street (Hyde Park Boulevard) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

One of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.

53rd Street Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 53rd Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

One of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.

55th Street Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 55th Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

One of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.

56th Street Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 56th Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

One of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.

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56th Street Bridge
HSR

56th Street Over South Branch of Black River in Rural: Allegan County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This attractive bridge is a small but good example of its kind.

57th Street Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 57th Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 5

Built By: Unknown

One of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display attractive architectual details.

59th Street Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 59th Street and Westbound Midway Plaisance Drive in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 6

Built By: Unknown

With unusual railings on one side, this is one of the largest examples of a series of similar bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.

60th Street Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 60th Street and Eastbound Midway Plaisance Drive in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 6

Built By: Unknown

One of the largest examples of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.

66th Street Bridge
HSR

66th Street Over Middle Branch Black River in Rural: Allegan County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1949 By: Carl Goodwin and Sons of Allegan, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

A representative example of mid 20th Century bridge technology in Michigan.

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88th Avenue Bridge
HSR

88th Avenue Over North Branch Pentwater River in Rural: Oceana County, Michigan, United States

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 49 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York

One of the only historic bridges of any kind in the area, this bridge is a good example of its type.

96th Avenue Bridges
La Grange Road Bridges
HSR

US-45 (96th Avenue and La Grange Road) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Palos: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 445 ft. Main Span: 290 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1967 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois

This is a pair of identical truss bridges that carry a divided highway system.

100th Street Bridge
HSR

100th Street Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 326 ft. Main Span: 233 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago

This bascule bridge is an excellent and unaltered example of a traditional Chicago bascule bridge.

110th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 214040
HSR

110th Street Over East Fork Des Moines River in Rural: Kossuth County, Iowa, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 195 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1895 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This bridge is significant as an unaltered pre-1900 bridge system consisting of truss and stringer spans.

110th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 185150
HSR

110th Street Over East Fork Des Moines River in Rural: Humboldt County, Iowa, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 110 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1911 By: Iowa Bridge Company of Des Moines, Iowa

A traditionally composed through truss bridge in a rural setting.

106th Street Bridge
HSR

106th Street Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 349 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago

This impressive bascule bridge has very tall trusses and is among the most impressive of the Calumet River highway bridges.

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108th Street Bridge
HSR

108th Street Over Thornapple River in Rural: Barry County, Michigan and Kent County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1932 By: Willits Brothers Construction Company of Bay City, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

A rare transition or prototype bridge, this may be one of the oldest remaining examples of a bridge in Michigan with R4 style railings.

110th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 78120
HSR

110th Street (U Avenue) Over Squaw Creek in Rural: Boone County, Iowa, United States

Concrete Marsh Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed

Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 17.1 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1918 By: Marsh Engineering Company of Des Moines, Iowa

A beautiful and well-preserved example of a rare and significant Marsh rainbow arch bridge.

118th Avenue Bridge
Monroe Road Bridge
HSR

118th Avenue (Monroe Road) Over Swan Creek in Rural: Allegan County, Michigan, United States

Concrete 50 Foot Plan Curved Chord Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1926 By: Townsend-Shuttleworth-Ballmer Company of Lansing, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

This attractive historic bridge is located in a scenic, public state game area and deserves preservation.

120th Avenue Bridge
HSR

120th Avenue Over Little Muskegon River in Rural: Mecosta County, Michigan, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 61 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1897 By: Unknown

This abandoned truss is in decent condition and is an early example of a truss with riveted connections.

123rd Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 346360
HSR

123rd Street Over Turkey River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 185 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 15.1 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1936 By: Unknown

A good example of a two-span riveted pony truss from the 1930s.

127th Street Bridge
HSR

127th Street Over Calumet Sag Channel in Alsip: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 610 ft. Main Span: 396 ft. Roadway: 53.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1968 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois

This imposing bridge is noted for its very heavy skew.

130th Street Bridge
HSR

130th Street Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 369 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1949 By: Unknown

This truss bridge is a fixed Calumet River bridge that features an unusual modified Warren truss design.

133rd Avenue Railroad Overpass
HSR

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

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Unknown

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

135th Street Bridge
Romeoville Bridge / Romeo Road Swing Bridge
HSR

135th Street Over Des Plaines River in Romeoville: Will County, Illinois, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Bobtail)

Length: 302 ft. Main Span: 204 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1899 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois

This magnificent and large swing bridge was relocated and is the last remaining highway swing bridge in the area.

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139th Avenue Bridge
HSR

139th Avenue Over Black Creek in Rural: Allegan County, Michigan, United States

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 44 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Unknown

A good example of a small warren pony truss in a pleasant setting.

150th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 316250
HSR

150th Street Over South Skunk River in Rural: Story County, Iowa, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 154 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Unknown

A representative example of a rural Iowa Parker truss bridge with what appears to be a bolted connection alteration.

220th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 361080
HSR

220th Street Over Turkey River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 110 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge represents a standard rural Iowa riveted through truss very well.

220th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 342800
HSR

220th Street Over Railroad (Union Pacific) in Rural: Webster County, Iowa, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Howe Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 78 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1889 By: Unknown

This rare example of a metal Howe truss bridge is an example of railroad thinking for highway bridges.

235th Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347780
HSR

235th Avenue Over 10 Mile Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge has good integrity and is an unusual example of its type.

265th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347840
HSR

265th Street Over 10 Mile Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States

Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 32 ft. Main Span: 32 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

A very short example of a once-common bridge type.

280th Street Bridge
CR-G62 Bridge (Iowa Number 235850)
HSR

280th Street (CR-G62) Over Coal Creek in Rural: Mahaska County, Iowa, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 104 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

A small standard plan truss bridge in a scenic rural location.

305th Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347140
HSR

305th Avenue Over Bohemian Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: Unknown

A small, traditionally composed standard pony truss in a rural setting.

310th Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 349060
HSR

310th Avenue Over Minor Creek in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Unknown

A small scale riveted truss bridge that is unlike most other riveted truss bridges in the county.

370th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 349850
HSR

370th Street Over Upper Iowa River in Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 147 ft. Main Span: 73 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1904 By: Unknown

This bridge is a most unusual structure which is composed of at least one relocated truss span.

390th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 171030
HSR

390th Street Over Squaw Creek in Rural: Hamilton County, Iowa, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Roadway: 18.4 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1917 By: Unknown

A good representative example of a standard Iowa T-beam bridge.

580th Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 217370
HSR

580th Avenue (10th Avenue) Over East Fork Des Moines River in Rural: Emmet County, Iowa and Kossuth County, Iowa, United States

Concrete Marsh Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed

Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1916 By: Marsh Engineering Company of Des Moines, Iowa

A larger span example of a rare and significant Marsh rainbow arch bridge.

A-45 Rabbit River Bridge
HSR

A-45 (11th Street) Over Rabbit River in Rural: Allegan County, Michigan, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 32 ft. Main Span: 32 ft. Roadway: 35 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1940 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This is a small concrete bridge with a nice railing design.

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A-45 Railroad Overpass
HSR

A-45 (10th Street) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Rural: Allegan County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1939 By: John W. Hertel

This bridge showcases the horrific damage that salt does to steel bridges.

Ackelson Bridge
HSR

Maple Grove Road (TR-506) Over Raccoon Creek in Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

An interesting little pony truss adds beauty and compliments a scenic wooded region.

Ada Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Grand Rapids Eastern) Over Thornapple River in Ada: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

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

This plate girder bridge is the oldest bridge in Ada today.

Adaline Bridge
HSR

CR-74 Over Fish Creek in Adaline (Rural): Marshall County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 194 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

A slightly skewed example of a significant truss configuration.

Adams Basin Bridge
Washington Street Bridge, Bridge E-178
HSR

Washington Street (CR-212) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Adams Basin: Monroe County, New York, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 145 ft. Main Span: 119 ft. Roadway: 18.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1912 By: Skene and Richmond of Louisa, Kentucky

This Erie Canal lift bridge is in a less populated area than many of the other lift bridges on the canal.

Adams Street Bridge
HSR

Adams Street (Historic US-66) Over South Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 250 ft. Main Span: 199 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago

One of the bascule bridges in Chicago that is a true deck truss with no trusses above the roadway.

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Adam Street Bridge
Bridge E-229
HSR

Adam Street Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Lockport: Niagara County, New York, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 130 ft. Main Span: 97 ft. Roadway: 23.6 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Lackawanna Bridge Company of Buffalo, New York

A historically intact example of an unusual type of vertical lift bridge.

Adams Road Bridge
HSR

Adams Road Over Bush Creek in Rural: Gratiot County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 46 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Unknown

The larger of two nearby bridges that have an unusual, primitive design to them unlike other Michigan girders.

Adrian and Blissfield Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Adrian and Blissfield) Over River Raisin in Rural: Lenawee County, Michigan, United States

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

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

An impressive deck truss buried in the woods.

Agate Falls Bridge
HSR

M-28 Over Middle Branch Ontonagon River in Rural: Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States

Metal Two-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 193 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Meads and Anderson and Michigan State Highway Department

This magnificent arch bridge is the older and more ornate of two distinctive steel deck arch bridges in the Upper Penninsula.

Agate Falls Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Bergland to Sidnaw Rail Trail / Trail 8) Over Middle Branch Ontonagon River in Rural: Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Built 1900 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This impressive high level bridge is one of the earliest bridges built by the prolific American Bridge Company.

Aiken Street Bridge
Ouellette Bridge
HSR

Aiken Street Over Merrimack River in Lowell: Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 780 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1883 By: Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut

This incredible bridge is the longest lenticular truss bridge in the country, and the one with the most spans.

Airline Road Bridge
HSR

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.

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Aitken Road Bridge
HSR

Aitken Road Over Black River in Rural: Sanilac County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 128 ft. Main Span: 63 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1950 By: Unknown

This beam bridge, having had its railings replaced, was mainly noted for a highly unusual concrete pier.

Akerley Road Bridge
HSR

Akerley Road (TR-883) Over Ashtabula Creek in Akerly (Rural): Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Unknown

This small truss bridge has had columns added under the floorbeams, turning the bridge into a stringer.

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Albany Turnpike Bridge
HSR

Albany Turnpike Over Railroad (CSX and Amtrak) in East Chatham: Columbia County, New York, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 119 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Berlin Construction Company of Berlin Connecticut

This bridge is noted for its uncommon truss configuration and heavy skew.

Albion Main Street Bridge
Bridge E-200
HSR

Main Street (NY-98) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Albion: Orleans County, New York, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 132 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Roadway: 18.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: Lackawanna Bridge Company of Buffalo, New York and I.M. Ludington's Sons Inc. of Rochester, New York

One of two lift bridges in Albion, this bridge carries a major road with significant traffic and is the only lift bridge on the canal altered with the addition of vertical members.

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Albion Street Bridge
HSR

Albion Street Over Kalamazoo River in Albion: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 64 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1935 By: Unknown

This 1930s bridge is unusual for having railings on its abutments, and unusual detailing on the concrete facing on the beams.

Albright Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 171910
HSR

Inkpaduta Avenue Over Boone River in Rural: Hamilton County, Iowa, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 207 ft. Main Span: 156 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1907 By: A. H. Austin of Webster City, Iowa

This bridge is among the longest pin-connected Pratt truss spans in the state.

Alec Johnson Road Bridge
Johnson Road Bridge
HSR

Alec Johnson Road (Johnson Road) Over Whitefish River in Rural: Alger County, Michigan, United States

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 42 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Unknown

This is a small pony truss that retains excellent historic integrity.

Alemany Boulevard Bridge
HSR

Alemany Boulevard Over CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) in San Francisco: San Francisco County, California, United States

Concrete Cantilever Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 989 ft. Main Span: 79 ft. Roadway: 24.6 ft. Main Spans: 12

Built 1950 By: Unknown

This is an unusual bridge with its curved, cantilevered concrete girders.

Alexander Avenue Bridge
Charles H. Holcomb Bridge
HSR

Alexander Avenue Over Railroad (Rail-Trail) in Larkspur: Marin County, California, United States

Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 164 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 20.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Pacific States Construction Company

This is a rare example of a rainbow arch, and has a short span with unusually tall arches.

Alexander Hamilton Bridge
HSR

I-95 and US-1 Over Harlem River in New York: The Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States

Metal Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 2,375 ft. Main Span: 555 ft. Roadway: 96 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1963 By: Unknown

The youngest of three arch bridges on this section of river.

Alexandra Bridge
HSR

TC-1 Over Fraser River in Rural: Fraser Valley District, British Columbia, Canada

Metal Two-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1964 By: General Construction Company and A. B. Sanderson and Company

A late, yet uncommon and unaltered example of a steel deck arch bridge.

Allegan City Dam Bridge
HSR

Dam Access Over Kalamazoo River in Allegan: Allegan County, Michigan, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This truss bridge serves to allow workers to acess the various parts of a small dam.

Allen Road Bridge
HSR

Allen Road Over Wolf Creek in Rural: Ingham County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 27 ft. Main Span: 27 ft. Roadway: 21.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1968 By: Unknown

This is one of several small steel stringer bridges in this county that feature an unusual metal railing.

Allerton Road Bridge
HSR

Allerton Road Over East Branch Brandywine Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Unknown

This bridge is an interesting and early example of a riveted through truss.

Alley Ford Bridge
Franklin County Bridge 48
HSR

Pipe Creek Road Over Pipe Creek in Rural: Franklin County, Indiana, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Jones and Bunzendahl of Connersville, Indiana and John L. Stewart

This attractive, traditional bridge has been rehabilitated.

Alvord Lake Bridge
Kezar Drive Bridge
HSR

Kezar Drive Over Pedestrian Walkway in San Francisco: San Francisco County, California, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Span: 29 ft. Roadway: 64 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1889 By: Unknown and Ernest L. Ransome of New York, New York

This small bridge has national significance as the oldest reinforced concrete bridge in the entire country!

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Amy Road Bridge
HSR

Amy Road (TR-735) Over Gravel Run in Rural: Crawford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 43 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1895 By: Unknown

This small pony truss was a classic example of pin connected technology.

Andrewsville Swing Bridge
Nicholsons Locks Bridge
HSR

Andrewsville Road Over Rideau Canal in Rural: Leeds and Grenville United Counties, Ontario, Canada

Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Bobtail)

Main Spans: 1

Built 1971 By: Unknown

This is an unusual, simple, and archaic swing design that remains in use, representing the early days of the canal.

Ann Arbor Railroad Bridge
Argo Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Ann Arbor Railroad) Over Huron River and US-23 BL in Ann Arbor: Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States

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

Length: 714 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 8

Built 1906 By: Unknown

This long bridge is a pattern book for plate girder bridges.

Ann Arbor Road Bridge
HSR

Ann Arbor Road (Old M-14) Over Middle River Rouge in Livonia: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 77 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: M. E. White Company of Chicago, Illinois

This is an old concrete arch bridge that was built as a Federal Aid bridge.

Angela Boulevard Bridge
Angela Avenue Bridge
HSR

Angela Boulevard Over St. Joseph River in South Bend: St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 257 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 39.7 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1940 By: H. L. Maddocks Company and William S. Moore

This bridge is historically significant for documented association with Depression-era programs, the Public Works Administration.

Anthony Wayne Bridge
High Level Bridge
HSR

OH-2 and OH-5 Over Maumee River, Railroad, and Streets in Toledo: Lucas County, Ohio, United States

Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 3,215 ft. Main Span: 785 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1931 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Waddell and Hardesty of New York, New York

This is a graceful landmark suspension bridge providing a beautiful centerpiece link for Toledo, and was built in 1931.

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Antietam Avenue Bridge
HSR

Antietam Avenue Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western / Dequindre Cut Greenway) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 41 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1930 By: Unknown

This bridge is one of several remaining overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.

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Anton Street Bridge
HSR

Anton Street Over Sebewaing River in Sebewaing: Huron County, Michigan, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1902 By: Unknown

A skewed, urban, example of a warren pony truss was demolished and replaced, wasting tax dollars and heritage.

Apalachin Bridge
HSR

Main Street Over Apalachin Creek in Apalachin: Tioga County, New York, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 132 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 27.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Unknown

This attractive bridge has been well maintained and recently rehabilitated.

Apple Road Bridge
HSR

Apple Road (Old Alignment) Over Little Cottonwood River (Old Alignment) in Rural: Blue Earth County, Minnesota, United States

Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed

Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 19.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1911 By: Marsh Engineering Company of Des Moines, Iowa

This is the oldest rainbow arch bridge in Minnesota and an early Marsh arch, but has been totally abandoned.

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Ardmore Boulevard Bridge
HSR

US-30 (Ardmore Boulevard, Historic Lincoln Highway) Over PA-2112, Electric Avenue in Chalfant: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 410 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 9

Built 1932 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This was an unusual deck plate girder bridge with a heavy skew and built-up bents that were specially designed to accomodate the location.

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Arlene Drive Bridge
HSR

Arlene Drive Over I-75 in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 187 ft. Main Span: 57 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1957 By: K. G. Marks and Michigan State Highway Department

This bridge is among the older of Michigan's steel stringer overpasses that still retains original railings.

Arlington Avenue Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Penn Central) Over Arlington Avenue in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is noted for its extreme skew that is accommodated with non-skewed spans.

Armour Saari Road Bridge
HSR

Armour Saari Road Over Whitefish River in Rural: Alger County, Michigan, United States

Metal 4 Panel Bolt-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 63 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: Joliet Bridge and Iron Company of Joliet, Illinois

This bridge is a good example of work done by a company that was prolific in Michigan.

Arrowsic Bridge
Max L. Wilder Memorial Bridge
HSR

Arrowsic Road (ME-127) Over Sasanoa River in Rural: Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States

Metal Cantilever (Arched) Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 838 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1950 By: Harris Structural Steel Company of New York, New York and Max L. Wilder, Maine State Highway Commission

This rare example of an arched cantilever truss is also significant as a substantial work designed by a noted state bridge engineer.

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Arroyo Road Bridge
HSR

Arroyo Road (TR-314) Over Clarion River in Rural: Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 281 ft. Main Span: 111 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1901 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

You might call this the sister bridge to the Shanley Road Bridge... it also suffered the same fate.

Ash Street Bridge
HSR

Ash Street Over Sycamore Creek in Mason: Ingham County, Michigan, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 29 ft. Main Span: 29 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1918 By: J. Morehouse

This unusual design t-beam bridge is one of the oldest of its structure type in Michigan.

Ash Street Bridge
HSR

Ash Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Main Canal in Lewiston: Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is one of several old bridges along this canal.

Ash Road Bridge
HSR

Ash Road (IN-219) Over St. Joseph River in Mishawaka and Elkhart: St. Joseph County, Indiana and Elkhart County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 284 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1929 By: Rieth-Riley Construction Company of Goshen, Indiana and William S. Moore

This picturesque arch bridge is noteworthy for its association with an important engineer.

Ash Road Bridge
HSR

Ash Road (TR-309) Over Rocky Run in Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Queenpost Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 44 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 10.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

This little Queenpost pony truss has been altered.

Ashland Chicago and North Western Railroad Bridge
Bridge Number 1316 1/2
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned Chicago and North Western) Over Bay City Creek in Ashland: Ashland County, Wisconsin, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Span: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1893 By: Unknown

This attractive stone arch bridge is literally falling to pieces.

Ashtabula Bridge
HSR

Bridge Street (OH-531) Over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula: Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Brown) and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 223 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Kelly-Atkinson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Wendell P. Brown of Cleveland, Ohio

This is one of the only surviving examples of a Brown type bascule bridge in the country, and it is in great condition!

Ashtabula Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Conrail) Over Ashtabula River in Ashtabula: Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Heel Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Span: 159 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1911 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

This is an extremely early example of a Strauss heel-trunnion bascule bridge.

Atlas Road Bridge
HSR

Atlas Road Over Kearsley Creek in Rural: Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 41 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Unknown

One of several representative examples of small scale bridge construction in the late 1920s and early 1930s in the county.

Deering Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Metra Union Pacific North) Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion)

Length: 186 ft. Main Span: 145 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1916 By: Kelly-Atkinson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

This is an impressive and extremely massive railroad truss bridge.

Ashland Avenue Sanitary and Ship Canal Bridge
HSR

Ashland Avenue Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 312 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Roadway: 57 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1938 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago

This is among the widest Chicago bascule bridges, and is associated with Depression era funding programs.

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Ashland Avenue North Branch Bridge
HSR

Ashland Avenue Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 387 ft. Main Span: 232 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1936 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago

This graceful structure includes bridge tender buildings with symbolic depictions.

Ashland Avenue Calumet Sag Channel Bridge
HSR

Ashland Avenue Over Calumet Sag Channel in Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 378 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Unknown

This impressive through truss has an attractive visual complexity to its trusses.

Ashland Road Bridge
HSR

Ashland Road Over Hinkson Creek in Columbia: Boone County, Missouri, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 103 ft. Main Span: 103 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1888 By: H. W. Sebastian and Company of St. Louis, Missouri (St. Louis Bridge and Iron Works)

This is the earliest example of a bridge built by a noteworthy regional bridge builder.

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Atherton Bridge
HSR

Bolton Road (Old Alignment) Over Nashua River in Lancaster: Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Post Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 72 ft. Main Span: 72 ft. Roadway: 18.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1870 By: J. H. Cofrode and Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

One of two Post truss bridges in the country, this Phoenix Column pony truss should be restored.

Auburn Street Bridge
HSR

Auburn Street (PA-267) Over Meshoppen Creek in Meshoppen: Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 214 ft. Main Span: 144 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This bridge creates an attractive crossing for a small town.

Augusta Drive Bridge
HSR

Augusta Drive Over Augusta Creek in Augusta: Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 25 ft. Main Span: 22 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

Aurora Fox River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (BNSF) Over Fox River in Aurora: Kane County, Illinois, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 445 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built 1900 By: Unknown

A traditionally composed multi-span deck plate girder bridge resting on interesting piers.

Ausable Chasm Bridge
HSR

US-9 Over Ausable River in Ausable Chasm: Clinton County, New York and Essex County, New York, United States

Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 411 ft. Main Span: 126 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: Unknown

This steel arch bridge was designed to look attractive in its setting within the beautiful Ausable Chasm.

Ausable Road Bridge
HSR

Ausable Road Over Ausable River in Rural: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

A lightweight pony truss bridge built by the Hamilton Bridge Works in the first decade of the 20th century.

Austin Avenue Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Soo Line, Metra Milwaukee District West) Over Austin Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: Overland Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Arthur Engh

Funded with federal Depression era relief funds, this bridge is so wide driving under it is much like driving through a tunnel.

Au Train River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Coalwood Trail Rail-Trail) Over Au Train River in Rural: Alger County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Unknown

This is a small railroad arch bridge next to a highway arch bridge and a dam.

Aux Sable Creek Aqueduct
HSR

Illinois and Michigan Canal Over Aux Sable Creek in Rural: Grundy County, Illinois, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built 1927 By: Unknown

Carrying water over water, this is an extremely unusual surviving historic bridge in the United States.

Avoca Bridge
HSR

NY-415 Over Cohocton River in Avoca: Steuben County, New York, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 276 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Roadway: 34.8 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1938 By: Unknown

A good example of sizable 1930s bridge construction in New York.

Avon Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Erie-Attica Rail-Trail, Former Erie Railroad) Over Genesee River in Avon: Livingston County, New York, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This attractive and old skewed truss bridge is abandoned and missing its approach spans, but retains significance.

Avonmore Bridge
HSR

6th Street (PA-156) Over Kiskiminetas River in Avonmore: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 571 ft. Main Span: 218 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1937 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This bridge is not like other 1930s truss bridges in the state... all truss parts are rolled beams.

Babtist Church Road Bridge
HSR

Babtist Church Road (TR-499) Over Pigeon Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 35 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1916 By: John Parker Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo

One of several bridges in Chester County that combine traditional stone technology with period reinforced concrete and steel stringer technology.

Bach Driveway Bridge North
Bayport Road Driveway Bridge North
HSR

Private Driveway (Abandoned) Over Columbia Drain in Rural: Huron County, Michigan, United States

Metal 2 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio, Smith - Wynkoop and McGormley Agents

One of two tiny abandoned truss bridges within sight of each other.

Bach Driveway Bridge South
Bayport Road Driveway Bridge South
HSR

Private Driveway (Abandoned) Over Columbia Drain in Rural: Huron County, Michigan, United States

Metal 2 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Toledo-Massillon Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio Wynkoop and McGormley, Agents

One of two tiny abandoned truss bridges within sight of each other.

Bacon Island Road Bridge
HSR

Bacon Island Road Over Middle River in Rural: San Joaquin County, California, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 326 ft. Main Span: 204 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Clark and Henery of Stockton, California

This privately owned bridge is a rare example of a highway truss swing bridge with pin connections.

Bacon Island Railroad Bridge
BNSF - Bridge No. A-1135
HSR

Railroad (BNSF and Amtrak) Over Middle River in Rural: San Joaquin County, California, United States

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Abt)

Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

One of three extremely rare examples of the unusual patented Abt bascule type in California.

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Badley Bridge
Metcalfe Street Bridge
HSR

Metcalfe Street (CR-21) Over Grand River in Elora: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 236 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1953 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This attractive riveted truss bridge forms a gateway and centerpiece for Elora.

Bailey Road Bridge and Norman Road Driveways
HSR

Various Over Local Drains in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Tiny, simple bridges offer a glimpse into the past.

Baldwin Road Bridge
HSR

Baldwin Road Over White River in Rural: Newaygo County, Michigan, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1958 By: Andrew T. Barnes of Cass City, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

A late and relatively long example of a concrete t-beam bridge in Michigan.

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Balk Road Bridge
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Balk Road Over Fawn River in Rural: St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 85 ft. Main Span: 84 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Unknown

A lightweight style bridge, this exhibits a rare truss configuration.

Ball Creek Road Bridges
HSR

Ball Creek Road Over Ball Creek in Kent City: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 24 ft. Main Span: 21 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Unknown

These three identical tiny bridges on the same road crossing the same creek document small bridge construction in Michigan.

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Ball Road Bridge
HSR

Ball Road Over Little Salt Creek in Rural: Midland County, Michigan, United States

Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 42 ft. Main Span: 41 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: Unknown

One of the rarest bridges in Michigan, this last remaining bedstead was demolished.

Balls Falls Bridge
HSR

6th Avenue Over 20 Mile Creek in Rural: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

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

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is located where 6th Avenue passes through a park setting at a historic crossing right by a spectacular waterfall.

Baltimore River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Bergland to Sidnaw Rail Trail / Trail 8) Over Baltimore River in Rural: Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 435 ft. Roadway: 8 ft. Main Spans: 13

Built 1899 By: Lassig Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois

This plate girder with steel bents for support carries a former railroad line over a shallow river valley.

Bankhead Avenue Bridge
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Bankhead Avenue Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern and CSX) in Atlanta: Fulton County, Georgia, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 370 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1912 By: Unknown

Although approach spans at one end have been removed, this bridge remains an impressive and locally significant bridge.

Bank Street Bridge
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Bank Street Over Rideau Canal in Ottawa: Ottawa City, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 630 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built 1912 By: Jones and Girouard of Ottawa, Ontario

This bridge is a large, early, and impressive example of a concrete arch bridge.

Banning Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Wheeling and Lake Erie) Over Youghiogheny River in Rural (Banning): Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected K-Truss Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,582 ft. Main Span: 370 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and A. N. Doud

One of the few examples of a K-Truss in Pennsylvania.

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Baltimore and Ohio Calumet River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio) Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Span: 235 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Unknown and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

Only the counterweight and mechanical frame of this bridge remains after being hit by a boat in 1988.

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Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal) Over South Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion)

Length: 186 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

This mature example of a Strauss heel-trunnion bascule bridge has been abandoned in its raised position.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge #460
HSR

Railroad (CSX) Over Cuyahoga River in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

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

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

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

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

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge #463
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Railroad (Abandoned Baltimore and Ohio) Over Cuyahoga River in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion)

Length: 255 ft. Main Span: 231 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1956 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This bridge has been left standing for its historic and aesthetic values, but is otherwise abandoned.

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge #464
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Railroad (Abandoned Baltimore and Ohio) Over Cuyahoga River in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

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

Length: 334 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1907 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

This impressive structure is one of the most significant railroad bridges in Cleveland.

Barbertown Road Bridge
Barberton Bridge
HSR

Barbertown Road Over Credit River in Mississauga: Peel Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 92 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Unknown

This rare pin-connected truss bridge has been left in place for pedestrian use.

Bardwells Ferry Bridge
HSR

Bardwells Ferry Road Over Deerfield River in Rural: Franklin County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 230 ft. Main Span: 198 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1882 By: Corrugated Metal Company of East Berlin, Connecticut (Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut)

This is a very old, large, and well-preserved example of a rare lenticular truss bridge.

Barklay Boulevard Bridge
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Barklay Boulevard (Old KH-22) Over Sydenham River in Rural: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

An abandoned former trunkline pony truss bridge with poor deck condition.

Barry Avenue Underpass
HSR

Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Barry Avenue Pedestrian Walkway in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Although one side is altered, this remains an attractive example of a historic Lake Shore Drive bridge that crosses a pedestrian walkway in Lincoln Park.

Barry Road Beaver Creek Bridge
HSR

Barry Road Over Beaver Creek in Rural: Gratiot County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1949 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

A small steel stringer bridge with attractive Michigan type R4 railing.

Barry Road Shad Creek Bridge
HSR

Barry Road Over Shad Creek in Rural: Gratiot County, Michigan, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 35 ft. Main Span: 34 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1957 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

A late example of a small scale t-beam bridge.

Bartlett Mills Bridge
HSR

US-1 (Portland Road) Over Kennebunk River in Bartlett Mills: York County, Maine, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 76 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1928 By: Unknown

A good representative example of a concrete t-beam in Maine.

Barto Bridge
HSR

Old PA-100 (PA-2069) Over West Branch Perkiomen Creek in Barto: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 82 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Willauer and Company

This small bridge has an attractive appearance and is historically significant for its early construction date.

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Base Line Road Bridge
HSR

Base Line Road Over Local Creek/Drain in Rural: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

An example of small scale bridge construction in Ontario.

Baseline Road Bridge
HSR

Baseline Road Over Pike Creek Tributary in Rural: Essex County, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This tiny bridge has unusual yet attractive railings.

Base Line Road Bridge
Jackson County Bridge 189
HSR

Fairgrounds Access Over Unnamed Ditch in Rural: Jackson County, Indiana, United States

Metal 2 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 37 ft. Main Span: 34 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: Lafayette Bridge Company of Lafayette, Indiana

This bridge is a rare example of very small-scale truss construction and was relocated to antique tractor area of the Jackson County fairgrounds.

Batavia Railroad Bridge
HSR

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

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1900 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

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

Bath Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Livonia, Avon and Lakeville) Over Cohocton River in Bath: Steuben County, New York, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bizarre bridge has vertical endposts and a heavy skew.

Bath House Road Bridge
HSR

Bath House Road Over Marina Outlet in Escanaba: Delta County, Michigan, United States

Corrugated Multi-Plate Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 42 ft. Main Span: 20 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1934 By: Unknown

Technically a metal culvert, this handsome bridge is made to look like a stone arch bridge.

Bath Road Bridge
Clark Road Bridge
HSR

Bath Road (Clark Road) Over Looking Glass River in Rural: Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States

Concrete 40 Foot Plan Curved Chord Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 41 ft. Main Span: 37 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

The only example of its kind in the county, this bridge is in good condition.

Bathurst Street Bridge
Sir Isaac Brock Bridge
HSR

Bathurst Street And TTC Streetcar Over Railroad (Go, Canadian National) in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada

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

Length: 600 ft. Main Span: 205 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: Unknown

This massive truss bridge and its series of approach spans have a somewhat complicated history.

Baxter Hill Road Bridge
HSR

Baxter Mill Road (Baxter Hill Road) Over Ischua Creek in Ischua: Cattaraugus County, New York, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1893 By: Unknown

This bridge is an early example of a truss bridge with riveted connections.

Bay City Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Central Michigan Railroad) Over Saginaw River in Bay City: Bay County, Michigan, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 660 ft. Main Span: 245 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Unknown

One of two railroad swing bridges in Bay City.

Bayonne Bridge
HSR

NY-440 and NJ-440 Over Kill Van Kull and Various Streets in Bayonne and New York: Hudson County, New Jersey and Staten Island, New York, United States

Metal Two-Hinged Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 6,695 ft. Main Span: 1,675 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Othmar Ammann

This magnificent bridge held the record for longest arch span in the world for decades.

Bays Road Bridge
HSR

Bays Road Over Middle Branch Portage River in Rural: Wood County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Curved Chord Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 19.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Unknown

One of a few remaining examples of this attractive concrete bridge type in the county.

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Beach-Garland Street Bridge
HSR

Beach Street and Garland Street Over Flint River in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 172 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1921 By: Illinois Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

Despite its beauty and history as a Daniel B. Luten arch, Flint allowed this bridge to deteriorate, and demolished it.

Beach Road Bridge
HSR

Westerville Bikeway Over Alum Creek in Westerville: Franklin County, Ohio, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 179 ft. Main Span: 173 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1888 By: Columbus Bridge Company of Columbus, Ohio

A rare Whipple truss, built by an equally rare local bridge company, this bridge was relocated to a trail.

Bean Creek Private Bridge
HSR

Private Trail Over Bean Creek in Rural (Near Hudson): Lenawee County, Michigan, United States

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

An example of a once-common structure type that has become increasingly rare.

Bear Creek Bridge
Knox Road Bridge
HSR

Knox Road (TR-347, Donley Road, Jackson Avenue) Over South Branch Bear Creek in Rural: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania and Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 83 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Roadway: 17.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Farris Engineering (Bridge) Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A beautiful Warren pony truss in a hilly forest setting.

Beardsley Avenue Bridge
HSR

Beardsley Avenue Over Osolo Township Ditch in Elkhart: Elkhart County, Indiana, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1926 By: Elkhart Bridge and Iron Company of Elkhart, Indiana

This tiny structure is more culvert than bridge yet is adorned like a bridge in a way that would never be done today.

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Beatty Mills Bridge
HSR

Beatty Mill Road (TR-659) Over Buffalo Creek in Rural: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 86 ft. Main Span: 84 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

One of the rarest bridges in Pennsylvania, this bowstring truss is in storage and planned for reuse.

Beatty Road Bridge
HSR

Beatty Road (CR-149) Over Whetstone Creek in Rural: Morrow County, Ohio, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 127 ft. Main Span: 124 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Unknown

This riveted truss bridge is closed to traffic but retains good historic integrity.

Beatty Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Auction Barn Road in Rural: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

An attractive and traditional stone arch railroad overpass.

Beaver Creek Bridge
HSR

Abandoned Road Over Beaver Creek in Near Galesville: Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Worden-Allen Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This is an abandoned bridge just off the main highway in the area.

Beaver Road Bridge
HSR

Beaver Road Over North Branch Kawkawlin River in Rural: Bay County, Michigan, United States

Concrete 60 Foot Plan Curved Chord Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Miller and Whyte and Michigan State Highway Department

In good condition, this is the last concrete camelback bridge in Bay County.

Beckwith Street Bridge
HSR

Beckwith Street (KH-15) Over Rideau River in Smiths Falls: Lanark County, Ontario, Canada

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

Hiding under a modern deck that cantilevers off the original bridge is a beautiful two span stone arch bridge.

Belding Bridge
Veterans Memorial Bridge
HSR

M-44 / M-91 (Belding Road / State Street) Over Flat River / Mid-Michigan Railroad in Belding: Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 414 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1950 By: L. A. Davidson of Saginaw, Michigan

This is a good example of a cantilevered deck plate girder, and it was rehabilitated by MDOT!

Beach Road Bridge
HSR

Beach Road Over West Branch Cayuga Inlet in Newfield: Tompkins County, New York, United States

Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1873 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This rare bridge was severely altered as part of a so-called preservation project.

Beachville Bridge
HSR

Zorra Line Over South Branch Thames River in Beachville: Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 95 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

A good, well-maintained example of a provincial standard plan pony truss in Ontario.

Beckman Bridge
HSR

County Line Road Over West Branch Sturgeon River in Rural: Baraga County, Michigan and Houghton County, Michigan, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 96 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Continental Bridge Company of Chicago and Peotone, Illinois

This long abandoned bridge is a rare surviving example of a bridge built by the Continental Bridge Company.

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Beecher Road Bridge
HSR

Beecher Road Over I-75 in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Metal Pin and Hanger Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 288 ft. Main Span: 93 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1958 By: Loselle Construction Company and Michigan State Highway Department

This relatively old skewed expressway overpass is rare for its defined curve, wide deck width, and original railings.

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Beecher Road Bridge
HSR

Beecher Road Over Misteguay Creek in Rural: Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 35 ft. Main Span: 31 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Unknown

One of the best representative examples in a group of bridges in the county that exhibit an unusual variation of a standard plan.

Bellefountain Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 34955
HSR

Jefferson Street Over Des Moines River in Near Tracy: Mahaska County, Iowa, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 595 ft. Main Span: 145 ft. Roadway: 16.1 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built 1898 By: Clinton Bridge and Iron Works of Clinton, Iowa

One of several large and significant multi-span pin-connected truss bridges on this section of river.

Bellaire Bridge
M-88 Bridge
HSR

Bridge Street (M-88) Over Intermediate River in Bellaire: Antrim County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: L. W. Lamb Company of Jackson, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

A classic example of an attractive Michigan steel stringer design.

Benicia - Martinez Bridge
George Miller Jr. Memorial Bridge
HSR

I-680 Southbound Over Carquinez Strait (Suisun Bay), Bayshore Road, and Railroad in Martinez and Benicia: Contra Costa County, California and Solano County, California, United States

Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam),

Length: 6,215 ft. Main Span: 528 ft. Roadway: 60.7 ft. Main Spans: 10

Built 1962 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This bridge is a late, but very long example of a continuous deck truss.

Benwood Bridge
Bellaire Railroad Bridge, Great Stone Viaduct
HSR

Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio) Over Ohio River in Bellaire and Benwood: Belmont County, Ohio and Marshall County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 5,808 ft. Main Span: 348 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built 1905 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and John Edwin Greiner (J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois)

An impressive structure that also features a very long 1872 stone arch approach system known as the Great Stone Viaduct.

Bellville Bridge
HSR

OH-13 and OH-97 (Main Street, Riverside Drive) Over Clear Fork Mohican River in Bellville: Richland County, Ohio, United States

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 146 ft. Main Span: 138 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1937 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and Ohio State Highway Department

This bridge is noted for its vertical end posts and aesthetic design.

Casino Way Bridge Railings
HSR

Casino Way Over Canoe Stream in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Non-Historic, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1893 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

Although the superstructure has been replaced, the ornate railings and plaques from a former bridge were reused here.

Belle River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Belle River in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States

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

Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

A good example of 1920s plate girder construction.

Belle River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Polly Ann Rail-Trail) Over Belle River in Rural: Lapeer County, Michigan, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

A pretty little stone arch bridge is a rare survivor in a county filled with historic bridge demolition.

Belleville Bridge
HSR

Bridge Street Over Moira River in Belleville: Hastings County, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed

Length: 220 ft. Main Span: 113 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1930 By: Holdcroft Construction Company of Kingston, Ontario and A. B. Crealock

One of two beautifully restored, rare multi-span rainbow arch bridges in Belleville.

Bell Avenue Bridge
HSR

Bell Avenue Over Spruce Run River in Glen Gardner: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 84 ft. Main Span: 83 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York

An uncommon New Jersey example of a bridge built by the prominent Groton Bridge Company.

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Bells Landing Bridge
HSR

Redden Hill Road (PA-3005) Over West Branch Susquehanna River in Rural: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 197 ft. Main Span: 194 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1892 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This incredible bridge with excellent historic integrity could and should have been preserved.

Lost Bridge
Dearborn County Bridge 15, Ohio County Bridge 29
HSR

Belles Branch Road Over Laughery Creek in Rural: Dearborn County, Indiana and Ohio County, Indiana, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 147 ft. Main Span: 142 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1916 By: Oregonia Bridge Company of Lebanon, Ohio

This bridge may be so named because anyone who has discovered this awe-inspiring bridge in the middle of nowhere was lost!

Bellevue Valley Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Algoma Central, Canadian National) Over Bellevue Valley in Rural: Algoma District, Ontario, Canada

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 810 ft.

Built 1915 By: Unknown

An impressive trestle style multi-span plate girder with attractive steel bent supports.

Belmont Avenue Overpass
HSR

Lake Shore Drive (US-41) Over Belmont Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 100 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1940 By: Unknown

This bridge is quite different in design and appearance from other historic overpasses on Lake Shore Drive.

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Bender Bridge
Ficke Bridge
HSR

Bender Bridge Road (TR-504) Over Elk Lick Creek in Rural: Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 48 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1885 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

A small, but noteworthy bridge in a potential rural historic district.

Benjamin Avenue Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (CN) Over Benjamin Avenue in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota

A skewed variation of one of twelve similar railroad over highway bridges in the county, also with different design details.

Bennett Road Culvert
HSR

Bennett Road (TR-129) Over Pugh Ditch in Rural: Morrow County, Ohio, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a small stone culvert.

Bennies Hill Road Bridge
HSR

Bennies Hill Road Over Catoctin Creek in Rural: Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 94 ft. Main Span: 94 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1879 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This extremely significant bridge documents the unique designs of its builder very well.

Bennington Road Bridge
HSR

Bennington Road Over Bear Creek in Rural: Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 27 ft. Main Span: 24 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Unknown

This is a good example of a small-scale 1920s bridge in Michigan, featuring the typical railing of the period.

Benton E. Day Bridge
HSR

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.

Benton Road Bridge
HSR

Benton Road (TR-104) Over Sycamore Creek in Rural: Crawford County, Ohio, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 16.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Brookville Bridge Company of Brookville, Ohio

This traditionally composed riveted pony truss has been bypassed and abandoned.

Benton Street East Channel Bridge
HSR

Benton Street Over Fox River East Channel in Aurora: Kane County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 174 ft. Main Span: 56 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1924 By: Unknown

This bridge is part of a unique group of arch bridges in Aurora.

Benton Street West Channel Bridge
HSR

Benton Street Over Fox River West Channel in Aurora: Kane County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 174 ft. Main Span: 56 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1924 By: Unknown

A traditionally composed concrete arch bridge that has been rehabilitated.

Bentonsport Bridge
HSR

CR-J40 (Old Alignment) Over Des Moines River in Bentonsport and Vernon: Van Buren County, Iowa, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 730 ft. Main Span: 146 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1882 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This is one of the oldest, largest, and most noteworthy of the surviving lower Des Moines River truss bridges.

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Bergeys Mill Road Bridge
HSR

Bergeys Mill Road Over East Branch Perkiomen Creek in Rural: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 196 ft. Main Span: 94 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1893 By: John Denithorne and Sons of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

This skewed bridge is a rare surviving example of its local builder and has unusual built-up beam details.

Berkheimer Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 184870
HSR

215th Street Over West Fork Des Moines River in Rural: Humboldt County, Iowa, United States

Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 253 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 15.1 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1899 By: Clinton Bridge and Iron Works of Clinton, Iowa

A rare Pennsylvania truss with excellent historic integrity.

Berlin Fair Drive Bridge
HSR

Berlin Fair Drive Over Sand Creek in Marne: Ottawa County, Michigan, United States

Concrete 60 Foot Plan Curved Chord Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 58 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1923 By: Cook and Clark and Michigan State Highway Department

This bridge is in excellent condition and represents a 60 foot version of a significant structure type well.

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Berry Road Bridge
HSR

Berry Road Over Grand River in Rural: Jackson County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 76 ft. Main Span: 74 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

An exceedingly rare example of the very first bridge design to use the R4 type railing that dominated state construction for 30 years.

Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Bridge
HSR

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.

Beveridge Bridge
San Saba Suspension Bridge
HSR

China Creek Road (CR-200) Over San Saba River in Rural: San Saba County, Texas, United States

Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed

Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: Flinn-Moyer Company of Weatherford, Texas

Although altered, this bridge remains an important bridge built by company of whom little remains.

Gugel Bridge
Beyer Road Bridge
HSR

Beyer Road Over Cass River in Rural (Near Frankenmuth): Saginaw County, Michigan, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 205 ft. Main Span: 142 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: Joliet Bridge and Iron Company of Joliet, Illinois

The only pin-connected through truss in Michigan that features a pony truss approach, this bridge was restored!

Bieneman Farm Bridge
Bridge Street Bridge
HSR

Private Drive Over Honey Creek in Burlington: Racine County, Wisconsin, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 106 ft. Main Span: 106 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1877 By: Milwaukee Bridge and Iron Works of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The oldest highway truss bridge in the state, this bridge has very unusual details.

Big Beaver Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Big Beaver Road in Birmingham: Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built 1930 By: Unknown

A well known Birmingham landmark, this railroad-over-road bridge is quite different from the highway-over-railroad bridges that deal with this same rail line in the area.

Big Bridge
Lockport Main Street Bridge, Bridge E-233
HSR

Main Street (NY-31), Saxton Street, Cottage Street, and Two Parking Lots Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Lockport: Niagara County, New York, United States

Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 129 ft. Main Span: 129 ft. Roadway: 400 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: Larkin and Sangster of Seneca Falls, New York

This extremely unusual design of arch bridge was also the widest bridge in the world when completed.

Big Eddy Bridge
HSR

Big Eddy Road Over Columbia River in Revelstoke: Columbia-Shuswap District, British Columbia, Canada

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,080 ft. Main Span: 215 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is noteworthy as a long bridge with different truss types and for its good historic integrity and stunning setting.

Big Four Bridge
HSR

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

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

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

Built 1923 By: Walsh Construction Company

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

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Big Hill Road Bridge
HSR

Big Hill Road Over Fawn River in Rural: St. Joseph County, Michigan, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 84 ft. Main Span: 82 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Unknown

A large, classic pin connected Pratt pony truss in a scenic setting.

Big Rocky Fork Iron Bridge
Parke County Bridge 11
HSR

Martin Road (CR-26) Over Rocky Fork Creek in Rural: Parke County, Indiana, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 109 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This bridge has very unusual details for a bridge constructed by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company.

South Big Wheeling Creek Road Bridge
HSR

Big Wheeling Creek Road (CR-5) Over Big Wheeling Creek in Rural: Marshall County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 206 ft. Main Span: 202 ft. Roadway: 17.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1882 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This Whipple truss has been bypassed by a new bridge, but was thankfully allowed to stand next to its replacement.

North Big Wheeling Creek Road Bridge
Rude Bridge
HSR

Big Wheeling Creek Road (CR-5) Over Big Wheeling Creek in Rural: Marshall County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 215 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This Whipple truss is a rare example of a pin-connected highway truss with a skew.

Birmingham Bridge
HSR

Irish Flats Lane (TR-512) Over Little Juniata River in Birmingham: Blair County, Pennsylvania and Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 145 ft. Main Span: 142 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and J. A. Patterson

This extremely unusual bridge has decorative portal bracing and a very massive design for a bridge of its type and age.

Bismark Highway Bridge
HSR

Bismark Highway Over Sebewa Creek in Rural: Eaton County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 31 ft. Main Span: 27 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1921 By: Unknown

A rare example of a steel stringer bridge with lattice railing.

Chicago Drive Bridge
BL-196 Bridge
HSR

Chicago Drive (BL-196) Over Plaster Creek in Wyoming: Kent County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1916 By: Hillding and Rabe and Michigan State Highway Department

This very old arch bridge once carried a railway on it, accounting for its width.

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Blackford Bridge
Pucketts Hole Bridge
HSR

VA-652 Over Clinch River in Rural: Russell County, Virginia, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 225 ft. Main Span: 113 ft. Roadway: 11.2 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1889 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York

Preservations were able to convince the DOT to halt plans to demolish this bridge next to its replacement on new alignment.

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Black Bridge
HSR

Black Bridge Road Over Speed River in Cambridge: Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 115 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1916 By: Unknown

The future of this attractive designated heritage bridge is uncertain!

Blackburn Point Road Bridge
HSR

Blackburn Point Road (CR-789) Over Intracoastal Waterway in Osprey: Sarasota County, Florida, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 142 ft. Main Span: 142 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Champion Bridge Company of Wilmington, Ohio

An excellent and uncommon example of a swing truss bridge in Florida.

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Blackhawk Road Bridge
Race Street Bridge
HSR

Blackhawk Road Over Des Moines River (Eastern Channel) in Ottumwa: Wapello County, Iowa, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 252 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 18.7 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1935 By: Unknown

This truss bridge appeared to have had a colorful history.

Black River Railroad Bridge
Canadian National Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Black River in Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 330 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A 1929 plate girder rolling lift bascule that is still in light use.

Black River Canal Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Mohawk, Adirondack, and Northern) Over Black River Canal in Rural: Oneida County, New York, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This non-historic bridge crossing a historic canal is included as an opportunity to discuss what actually makes a bridge historic.

Black Rock Bridge
HSR

Black Rock Road (PA-113) Over Schuylkill River in Rural: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 554 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1916 By: Unknown

This significant multi-span concrete arch bridge has been altered, but is still considered a noteworthy historic bridge.

Black Rock Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Schuylkill River in Rural: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania and Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Built By: Unknown

This attractive multiple span railroad arch bridge carries a railroad over the river. A noteworthy tunnel is on the railroad line next to the bridge.

Blackford Road Bridge
HSR

Blackford Road Over Bear River Camp Far West Wier in Rural: Yuba County, California, United States

Metal 22 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 310 ft. Main Span: 303 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1916 By: Unknown

This unique bridge has vertical end posts giving it a distinctive appearance.

Blacksville Bridge
HSR

WV-7 and WV-218 (Mason-Dixon Highway, CR-52-1) Over Dunkard Creek in Blacksville: Monongalia County, West Virginia, United States

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 157 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is a skewed West Virginia state standard plan through truss bridge in good condition.

Blacks Mill Road Bridge
HSR

Blacks Mill Road Over Hunting Creek in Rural: Frederick County, Maryland, United States

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 12.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: York Bridge Company of York, Pennsylvania

A small, late pin-connected pony truss with a distinctive railing design.

Blaine Hill S Bridge
Bicentennial Bridge
HSR

Pasko Drive (Old Historic National Road Alignment) Over Wheeling Creek in Blaine: Belmont County, Ohio, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 345 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1826 By: James Lloyd and Robert Wilson of Hagerstown, Maryland

One of the most important historic bridges in Ohio, this is an impressive and noteworthy remnant of the National Road

Blaine Hill Viaduct
Arches of Memory
HSR

US-40 (Historic National Road) Over Wheeling Creek in Blaine: Belmont County, Ohio, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 754 ft. Main Span: 133 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1933 By: Hecker-Moon Company of Cleveland, Ohio and D. H. Overman and Ohio State Highway Department

A massive and striking high level concrete arch bridge provides a historic background for a nearby 1828 stone arch bridge

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Blake's Bridge
HSR

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.

Blatchford Bridge
HSR

CR-32 Over Speed River in Rural: Wellington County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 106 ft. Roadway: 26.6 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1949 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec

This nice looking mid 20th Century pony truss carries traffic on a fairly busy road.

Blenheim Road Arch Bridge
HSR

Blenheim Road (Abandoned Alignment) Over Burgess Lake Outlet (Nith River Tributary) in Rural: Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This tiny concrete arch bridge is a long-abandoned bridge that carries a long-abandoned alignment of Blenheim Road.

Blissfield Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Adrian and Blissfield) Over River Raisin in Blissfield: Lenawee County, Michigan, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1

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

A beautiful railroad truss bridge helps people ignore ugly highway crossing next to the bridge.

Blome Road Bridge
HSR

Blome Road Over Raiders Run in Indian Hill: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 94 ft. Main Span: 79 ft. Roadway: 12.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1888 By: Queen City Bridge Company of Cincinnati, Ohio and William H. Harrison

This pin connected through truss is noteworthy for its slight skew, and being one of the only known remaining examples of its builder.

Bloor-Bayview Ramp Bridge
HSR

Don Valley Parkway Ramp To Bloor Street and -Bayview Avenue Over Don River in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built 1960 By: Unknown

This bridge is noted for its arched, riveted girders.

Bloor Street Railway Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National and Go) and West Toronto Railpath Over Bloor Street in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built 1925 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario

This traditionally composed trio of steel girder grade separations was built by a prolific bridge company.

Bloor Street Rosedale Valley Bridge
Bloor Street Viaduct, Rosedale Section
HSR

Bloor Street Over Rosedale Ravine, Rosedale Valley Road, Castle Frank Brook in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada

Metal Three-Hinged Braced Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Span: 190 ft. Roadway: 64.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec and Thomas Taylor

This is the smaller of two bridges constructed together for Bloor Street in this area.

Blossomland Bridge
HSR

M-63 (Main Street) Over St. Joseph River in St. Joseph: Berrien County, Michigan, United States

Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 713 ft. Main Span: 164 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1948 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Hazelet and Erdal of Chicago, Illinois

A rare example of a Scherzer rolling lift bascule bridge.

Blue Heron Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Big South Fork in Blue Heron (Rural): McCreary County, Kentucky, United States

Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This is a cantilever deck truss bridge, and its design showcases the engineering clearly.

Blue Island Junction Railroad Bridges
HSR

Railroad (Various) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a unique collection of five bridges of same age and similar design located next to a busy railroad junction.

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Blue Rock Road Bridge
Singing Bridge
HSR

Blue Rock Road (Old Alignment) Over Great Miami River in New Baltimore: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Metal 17 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 469 ft. Main Span: 458 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: Brackett Construction Company of Cincinatti, Ohio

One of the longest Parker truss spans in the country with unrivaled geometric beauty destroyed by Hamilton County a quarter mile from its replacement.

Blue Sulphur Bridge
HSR

Blue Sulphur Road Over Mud Creek in Blue Sulphur (Rural): Cabell County, West Virginia, United States

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

Length: 157 ft. Main Span: 109 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1888 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York

A traditional Pratt truss but with uncommon sway bracing and connection nuts.

Bluff City Boulevard Bridge
HSR

Bluff City Boulevard Over Poplar Creek in Elgin: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 34 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: Unknown

This is a small but noteworthy in this area as an old, unaltered example of a concrete arch bridge.

Boardman's Bridge
HSR

Boardman Road Over Housatonic River in New Milford: Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States

Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed

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

Built 1888 By: Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut

This beautiful and large span lenticular truss bridge has been bypassed.

Bobcaygeon Bridge
Bridge Number 35
HSR

Main Street (Bolton Street) Over Trent-Severn Waterway in Bobcaygeon: Kawartha Lakes City, Ontario, Canada

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Bobtail)

Length: 95 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Roadway: 15.2 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1921 By: McGregor and McIntyre of Toronto, Ontario

This very slightly bobtailed swing bridge still operates frequently for boats.

Bollinger Road Bridge
HSR

Bollinger Road Over Perkins Run in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a well-preserved small-scale stone arch bridge.

Bond Cemetery Road Bridge
Brown County Bridge 36, Hickory Hill Road Bridge
HSR

Bond Cemetery Road Over North Fork Salt Creek in Rural: Brown County, Indiana, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 123 ft. Main Span: 87 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Pan American Bridge Company of New Castle, Indiana

This traditionally composed truss is severely deteriorated and needs to be preserved soon before it is too late.

Bondsville Bridge
HSR

Private Drive Over Beaver Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This impressive stone arch bridge is noted for its unusual crenelated parapets.

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Bonny Eagle Bridge
HSR

ME-35 (Bonny Eagle Road) Over Saco River in Hollis: York County, Maine and Cumberland County, Maine, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This historic bridge could have been rehabilitated or could have been left standing next to its replacement.

Book Bridge
HSR

Book Road Over Muddy Creek in Rural: Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 56 ft. Main Span: 52 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This bridge stands out as an old, unaltered bridge with a couple rare details.

Boom Island Railroad Bridge
Wisconsin Central Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Mississippi River (East Channel) in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 175 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: Butler - Ryan Company of St. Paul, Minnesota and Charles Frederick Loweth

This is an impressive pin-connected railroad bridge that can be enjoyed today by pedestrians.

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Bootjack Road Bridge
HSR

Bootjack Road Over Conestoga River in Rural: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: John T. Brubaker and Frank H. Shaw of Lancaster, Pennstlvania

A good and relatively early representative example of a concrete through girder in the county.

Bordell Crossroads Bridge
HSR

Bordell Crossroads (TR-350) Over Cole Creek in Rural: McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This small pony truss has had load-bearing stringers added, but continues to display its unusual design details.

Borden Road Bridge
HSR

Borden Road Over Prairie Creek in Rural: Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Concrete 40 Foot Plan Curved Chord Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This small camelback bridge adds interest to an otherwise normal roadway.

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Bostater Road Bridge
HSR

Bostater Road (CR-90) Over Lick Creek in Rural: Defiance County, Ohio, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 74 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

An attractive truss bridge in a wooded and overgrown setting.

Bostick Road Bridge
Bill Blass Bridge, Turner Bridge, Allen County Bridge 268
HSR

Bostick Road Over St. Marys River in Rural: Allen County, Indiana, United States

Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 174 ft. Main Span: 169 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1894 By: Canton Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This long and intricate bridge is a stunning historic artifact that was bypassed and restored in place for pedestrians!

Boston Bridge
HSR

Walnut Street (PA-48 - Orange Beltway) Over Youghiogheny River in Versailles: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

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

Length: 1,182 ft. Main Span: 420 ft. Roadway: 29.5 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1931 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This distinctive and unique bridge was built with aesthetics in mind.

Boundary Bridge 44
HSR

Simcoe Street Over Talbot River (Trent-Severn Waterway) in Rural: Kawartha Lakes City, Ontario and Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier)

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is an outstanding and increasingly rare surviving example of a riveted swing bridge on this heritage waterway.

Bowdoinham Bridge
HSR

ME-24 (River Road, Bay Road) Over Cathance River in Bowdoinham: Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 156 ft. Main Span: 156 ft. Roadway: 24.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1953 By: Unknown

This bridge is a good representative example of a very late state-designed riveted truss bridge in Maine.

Bower Bridge
Camp Corbly Road Bridge
HSR

Camp Corbly Road Over West Branch Susquehanna River in Bower: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 132 ft. Main Span: 131 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This traditional truss bridge was rendered decorative by a structural arch.

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Boulevard of the Allies Bridge
HSR

Boulevard of the Allies (PA-885) Over Various Streets in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 351 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Sp