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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: 100

Granite Creek Railroad Bridge
Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix Railroad Bridge No. 92
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9045

Pedestrian Walkway Over North Granite Street and Granite Creek

Prescott: Yavapai County, Arizona

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 124 ft
Main Span: 124 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Unknown

This beautiful historic railroad bridge was adaptively

Midgley Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9044

AZ-89A Over Wilson Canyon

Sedona: Coconino County, Arizona

Metal Two-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 374 ft
Main Span: 240 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1938 By: Lewis Brothers of Phoenix, Arizona and US Bureau of Public Roads

Located on the edge of Sedona city limits is this impressive steel arch that compliments the beautiful canyon it spans.

Tempe Bridge
Mill Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9043

Mill Avenue (Southbound) Over Salt River (Tempe Town Lake)

Tempe: Maricopa County, Arizona

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 1577 ft
Main Span: 150 ft
Roadway: 36 ft
Main Spans: 10

Built 1931 By: Lynch-Cannon Engineering Company of Los Angeles, California and Arizona Highway Department, R. A. Foffman, Bridge Engineer

This outstanding concrete arch bridge is noted for its architectural details and lack of alteration and deterioration.

Tempe Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9042

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Salt River (Tempe Town Lake)

Tempe: Maricopa County, Arizona

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 1555 ft
Main Span: 160 ft
Main Spans: 7

Built 1915 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is a large multispan railroad bridge.

Cameron Suspension Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9041

US-89 (Old Alignment) Over Little Colorado River

Rural: Coconino County, Arizona

Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed

Length: 680 ft
Main Span: 660 ft
Roadway: 14.2 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1911 By: Midland Bridge Company of Kansas City, Missouri

This unique suspension bridge has a stiffening truss that is like traditional pin-connected Pratt through truss bridges.

Navajo Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9040

US-89A (Old Alignment) Over Colorado River

Marble Canyon: Coconino County, Arizona

Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 834 ft
Main Span: 616 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Kansas City Structural Steel Company of Kansas City, Kansas and Ralph A. Hoffman

Spanning the breathtaking depths of Marble Canyon, the historic Navajo Bridge—an elegant spandrel-braced steel arch—stands as a testament to early 20th-century engineering, linking past and present across the mighty Colorado River.

Zenas King Bowstring Bridge
Loramie Creek Bridge, Brandewie Farm Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9039

Benjamin Trail Over Amos Lake

Sidney: Shelby County, Ohio

Metal Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 68 ft
Main Span: 68 ft
Roadway: 12.5 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1879 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This beautiful bowstring has found a new home in a park setting after serving in two different previous locations.

Wildcat Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9038

CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) Over Wildcat Creek

Rural: Monterey County, California

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 165.7 ft
Main Span: 57 ft
Roadway: 34 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1933 By: Unknown

This is the smallest, and only closed spandrel arch, among several concrete arch bridges which enhance the beauty of this famous, iconic highway.

Garrapata Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9037

CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) Over Garrapata Creek

Rural: Monterey County, California

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 285.4 ft
Main Span: 150.6 ft
Roadway: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Unknown

This is one of several concrete arch bridges which enhance the beauty of this famous, iconic highway.

Big Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9036

CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) Over Big Creek

Rural: Monterey County, California

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 587 ft
Main Span: 167.7 ft
Roadway: 23.3 ft
Main Spans: 4

Built 1938 By: C.O. Sparks and Mundo Engineering Company

This is one of several concrete arch bridges which enhance the beauty of this famous, iconic highway, and it is noted for its unusual adjustable half-arch spans that cantilever out at the ends.

Malpaso Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9035

CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) Over Malpaso Creek

Rural: Monterey County, California

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 210 ft
Main Span: 124.3 ft
Roadway: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1935 By: Unknown

This is one of several concrete arch bridges which enhance the beauty of this famous, iconic highway.

Granite Canyon Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9035

CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) Over Granite Canyon

Rural: Monterey County, California

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 288 ft
Main Span: 127 ft
Roadway: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Unknown

This is one of several concrete arch bridges which enhance the beauty of this famous, iconic highway.

Rocky Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9034

CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) Over Rocky Creek

Rural: Monterey County, California

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 497 ft
Main Span: 239 ft
Roadway: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Unknown

This is one of the larger of an impressive set of concrete arch bridges along this stunning, iconic highway.

Bixby Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9033

CA-1 (Cabrillo Highway) Over Bixby Creek

Big Sur: Monterey County, California

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 714 ft
Main Span: 330 ft
Roadway: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Ward Engineering Company and Frederick W. Panhorst and Harvey D. Stover

This is the biggest and most famous of the arch bridges along this highway.

Sidaway Avenue Footbridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9032

Sidaway Avenue (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Railroad (Abandoned)

Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed

Length: 680 ft
Main Span: 400 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1930 By: Unknown and Wilbur J. Watson and Associates of Cleveland, Ohio

Hidden away in a corner of a city is this suspension bridge, the only such structure in Cleveland.

Union Mills Bridge
Old Hanover Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9031

Pedestrian Walkway Over Big Pipe Creek Mill Race

Union Mills: Carroll County, Maryland

Metal (Cast Iron) 3 Panel Pin-Connected Queenpost Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 50 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1879 By: Unknown and Wendel Bollman of Baltimore, Maryland

This is an exceedingly rare example of a bridge associated with famous engineer Wendel Bollman and it is also noted for cast iron elements.

Chagrin Valley Hunt Club Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9030

Chagrin Valley Hunt Club Drive Over Mill Race

Gates Mills: Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1959 By: Unknown

Crossing what may be an old mill race, this bridge appears to be a small stone arch bridge, or possibly a concrete bridge with stone facing, and it serves a historic hunt club nearby.

Gates Mills Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9029

Old Mill Road (CR-427) Over Chagrin River

Gates Mills: Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Metal Tied Through Arch, Fixed

Length: 119 ft
Main Span: 116 ft
Roadway: 28 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1959 By: Unknown and Osborne Engineering Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This is an unusual small-scale occurrence of a steel through arch bridge, and its distinctive design was chosen to harmonize with its charming surroundings.

Fairmount Boulevard Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9028

Fairmount Boulevard (CR-19) Over Chagrin River

Hunting Valley: Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Metal Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 241 ft
Main Span: 104 ft
Roadway: 44 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1941 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Galier Brothers of Cleveland, Ohio and John O. McWilliams and Martin E. Friedman

This nicely proportioned bridge won the 1941 AISC Class C Award for most beautiful steel bridge when built, and it remains beautiful today.

Cầu đường ray Rạch Lăng (Lăng Canal Railway Bridge)
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9027

Railroad (Sài Gòn - Nha Trang Railway) Over Lăng Canal (Rạch Lăng)

Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn)

Metal Continuous Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 190 ft

Built By: Unknown

This is the only known surviving riveted plate girder bridge in Ho Chi Minh City.

Cầu Rạch Tôm (Tôm Canal Bridge)
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9026

Lê Văn Lương (HL34) Over Tôm Canal (Rạch Tôm)

Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn)

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

Length: 245 ft
Main Span: 80 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This narrow riveted pony truss bridge was one of several on this road.

Cầu Ông Cậy (Ong Cay Bridge)
Cầu Tình Yêu (Love Bridge)
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9025

Pedestrian Walkway Over Rạch Ông Cậy (Ong Cay Canal)

Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn): Ho Chi Minh City (Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh) (Sài Gòn)

Concrete Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 150 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This is a very old bridge, likely from the French period, and after being abandoned and threatened with demolition, it has been beautifully rehabilitated for pedestrian use as part of a new riverfront park.

Holton Avenue Viaduct
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9024

RTA Rapid Transit Over Holton Avenue, 90th Street, and Railroad

Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 580 ft
Main Span: 170 ft
Main Spans: 1

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

This unusual bridge is almost like two double track bridges side by side, and the north half includes plate girder spans over Holton Avenue, while the southern half is all concrete arch spans.

Monticello Boulevard Bridge
Wilson Mills Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9023

Monticello Boulevard (Wilson Mills Road) Over West Branch Euclid Creek

South Euclid: Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 368 ft
Main Span: 140 ft
Roadway: 62 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1954 By: Unknown and Osborne Engineering Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This unique and striking concrete arch bridge is noted for its rare European design inspired by famous engineer Robert Maillart.

Messerall Road Bridge
Pymatuning State Park Trail Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9022

Pymatuning State Park Trail Over Linesville Creek

Rural: Crawford County, Pennsylvania

Metal 8 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 103 ft
Main Span: 99 ft
Roadway: 14.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1876 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

One of the last surviving bowstring truss bridges in Pennsylvania, this bridge was relocated and preserved on a trail system.

Cầu Đại Lào (Dai Lao Bridge)
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9021

Old QL-20 (Quốc Lộ 20 cũ) Over Da Lao

Bảo Lộc (Đại Lào): Lâm Đồng Province (Tỉnh Lâm Đồng)

Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed

Length: 125 ft
Main Span: 120 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Bypassed by a new bridge, this is an outstanding and rare example of a concrete through arch which might also be called a bowstring concrete truss bridge.

Hayhoe Riverwalk Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9020

Railroad (Hayhoe Riverwalk Rail-Trail) Over Sycamore Creek

Mason: Ingham County, Michigan

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This ancient and deteriorated small concrete arch bridge has been repurposed for a rail-trail.

I-94 Westbound Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9019

Railroad (Norfolk Southern and Amtrak Wolverine) Over I-94 Westbound

Rural: Washtenaw County, Michigan

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 59.7 ft
Main Span: 59.7 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1936 By: W. J. Storen Company of Detroit, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

This is perhaps one of the oldest known bridges on I-94 in Michigan since it is a repurposed former US-12 bridge.

Zion Road Bridge
Ashfield Park Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9018

Zion Road Over Boyd Creek

Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh: Huron County, Ontario

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This classic riveted Warren pony truss leads to a small beach along Lake Huron.

Port Albert Fishway Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9017

Central Wellington Street (Old London Road, Former KH-21 Alignment) Over 9 Mile River

Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh (Port Albert): Huron County, Ontario

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

Main Spans: 1

Built 1886 By: Hunter Brothers of Kincardine, Ontario (Hunter Bridge and Boiler Company of Kincardine, Ontario)

Located on old highway alignment, this exceedingly rare pin-connected pony truss bridge is also among the oldest in Ontario, and was built by a little-known local bridge builder.

Menesetung Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9016

Railroad (Maitland Rail-Trail) (Former Canadian Pacific) Over Maitland River

Goderich and Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh: Huron County, Ontario

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 750 ft
Main Span: 104 ft
Roadway: 12 ft
Main Spans: 7

Built 1907 By: M. A. Pigott Engineering Company of Hamilton, Ontario

The longest railway bridge in Ontario when completed, this high level deck plate girder bridge, today a trail, is the final crossing before the river enters Lake Huron.

Ruth's Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9015

Old Wyomissing Road Over Wyomissing Creek

Wyomissing: Berks County, Pennsylvania

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 65 ft
Main Span: 65 ft
Roadway: 20 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Unknown

This concrete arch bridge retains excellent historic integrity and has railings that curve around onto the abutments.

Spring Street Subway
Spring Street Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9014

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Spring Street

Reading: Berks County, Pennsylvania

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 58 ft
Roadway: 265 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: Hawman Brothers

This early concrete arch railroad overpass is also noted for its width, which is why it was known as a subway when completed.

Oley Street Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9013

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Oley Street

Reading: Berks County, Pennsylvania

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 70 ft
Main Span: 20 ft
Roadway: 105 ft
Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

This railroad overpass is noted for its architectural details.

Askew Bridge
Soap and Whiskey Bridge, Skew Arch Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9012

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over 6th Street

Reading: Berks County, Pennsylvania

Stone Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 91 ft
Main Span: 40 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1857 By: Unknown and Richard B. Osborne

Among the oldest such bridges in America, this is an outstanding example of the rarest type of stone arch bridge, a helicoidal skew arch, which has a smooth barrel and represents the work of a master in stonework.

6th Street Railroad Bridge North
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9011

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over 6th Street

Reading: Berks County, Pennsylvania

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is not as significant as another bridge to the south, but it nevertheless has some interesting design details.

St. Joseph River Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9010

Railroad (Abandoned) Over St. Joseph River

Three Rivers: St. Joseph County, Michigan

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This classic deck plate girder railroad bridge has been long abandoned.

21st Street Railroad Bridges
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9009

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over 21st Street

Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This pair of bridges, one abandoned bridge for a single set of tracks and a wider bridge for four sets of tracks with only two currently, are representative examples of their type.

Terminal Way Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9008

Terminal Way Over Railroad (CSX)

Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built 1905 By: Unknown

This deck plate girder was built to provide a connection between two buildings in the Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company complex over a railroad below.

Mission Street Bridge East
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9007

Mission Street Over Gomer Street and Greeley Street

Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Metal Continuous Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 225 ft
Main Span: 92 ft
Roadway: 22 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1939 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Edward Kean and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This is one of two very similar bridges on this street, noted for their attractive arched, riveted girders and decorative railing.

Mission Street Bridge West
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9006

Mission Street Over 21st Street

Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Metal Continuous Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 394 ft
Main Span: 160 ft
Roadway: 22 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1939 By: Booth and Flinn Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh Department of Public Works

This is one of two very similar bridges on this street, noted for their attractive arched, riveted girders and decorative railing.

Pittsburgh Terminal Warehouse and Transfer Company Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9005

Building Access Over Terminal Way

Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Metal Lattice Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 42 ft
Main Span: 40 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Unknown

This rare lattice girder bridge is an access structure between the two large buildings at this location.

Seldom Seen Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9004

Railroad (Abandoned Wabash Railroad) Over Sawmill Run

Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Stone and Brick Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1902 By: Unknown

This bridge may be seldom seen, but it is most certainly worth seeing as a beautiful and rare skewed example of an uncommon stone and brick arch bridge.

Piney Fork Tributary Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9003

TR-192 Over Piney Fork Tributary

Rural: Jefferson County, Ohio

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 25 ft
Main Span: 23 ft
Roadway: 16 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Unknown

This concrete arch bridge is so small it barely even has an arch!

Cool Spring Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9002

Cool Spring Road (TR-167A) Over Georges Run

Rural: Jefferson County, Ohio

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 30.8 ft
Main Span: 29 ft
Roadway: 18 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Luten Bridge Company of York, Pennsylvania

This small, classic Luten arch bridge suffers from damaged and deteriorated railing.

Short Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9001

Private Driveway Over Short Creek

Rural: Harrison County, Ohio

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Despite the official looking weight limit and hazard signs, this classic riveted Warren pony truss appears to be a private driveway bridge.

Zitko Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 9000

Zitko Road (CR-522) Over South Fork Short Creek

Rural: Harrison County, Ohio

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 61 ft
Main Span: 58 ft
Roadway: 12.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This unusual bridge is made from salvaged railroad turntable girders.

Negley Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8999

Negley Avenue Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) and East Busway

Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 106 ft
Main Span: 104 ft
Roadway: 30 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1924 By: Unknown

This classic pony truss with heavy members contributes to the history of the Pennsylvania Railroad mainline.

Potter Bridge
Thompson Hill Park Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8998

Pedestrian Walkway Over Cross Creek Lake Tributary

Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 47 ft
Main Span: 44 ft
Roadway: 9.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1881 By: Unknown

One of the first historic metal truss bridges in southwestern Pennsylvania to be relocated and preserved, this unique and extremely significant bridge has vertical endposts and a bottom chord that runs up to the top chord.

North County Line Highway Bear Swamp Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8997

North County Line Highway Over Bear Swamp Creek (Milan-Macon Drain)

Rural: Monroe County, Michigan and Lenawee County, Michigan

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 30.8 ft
Main Span: 29 ft
Roadway: 25 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Unknown

This is an increasingly uncommon example of a small-scale bridge using a railing design unique to Michigan, and matching the architecture of other larger period bridges.

North County Line Highway Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8996

North County Line Highway Over North Macon Creek

Rural: Monroe County, Michigan and Lenawee County, Michigan

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 30 ft
Main Span: 27 ft
Roadway: 16 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Unknown

This increasingly rare example of a steel stringer bridge with lattice railing is sadly deteriorated, closed, and slated for replacement.

Buttermilk Falls Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8995

Railroad (Lehigh Valley) Over Oatka Creek

Rural: Genesee County, New York

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

Main Span: 80 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Unknown

This concrete arch bridge is located next to a beautiful waterfall!

Tusten Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8994

Tusten Road Over 10 Mile River

Rural: Sullivan County, New York

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 41 ft
Main Span: 18.7 ft
Roadway: 15 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1896 By: W. H. Hankins and Company

This is an attractive 19th century

Plainview Road Bridge
Eaglechase Park Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8993

Pedestrian Walkway Over North Hickory Creek

Krum: Denton County, Texas

Metal 4 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Arch, Fixed

Length: 65 ft
Main Span: 114 ft
Roadway: 11.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1903 By: George E. King Bridge Company of Des Moines, Iowa

This bridge is noted for its unusual design details that document the transition from pin to riveted connections that was ongoing in the industry around this time.

South Paluxy River Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8992

Railroad (Fort Worth and Western) Over South Paluxy River

Rural: Erath County, Texas

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

Length: 142 ft
Main Span: 95 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This railroad bridge is noted for its attractive portal bracing and latticed end posts.

Denton Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8991

Abandoned Road Over Denton Creek

Rural: Denton County, Texas

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 80 ft
Main Span: 75 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1889 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This short through truss has been abandoned for so long it is hard to see there ever was even a road here.

Barton Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8990

CR-119 (Abandoned Alignment) Over Barton Creek

Rural: Erath County, Texas

Metal 10 Panel Wire Cable Cable-Stayed, Fixed

Length: 120 ft
Main Span: 100 ft
Roadway: 8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1890 By: Runyon Bridge Company of Weatherford, Texas

Abandoned, deteriorated, and missing a deck, this is one of the oldest known cable-stayed bridges in the United States.

Wabash Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8989

Railroad (Trillium Railway) Over East Catfish Creek

Central Elgin: Elgin County, Ontario

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 382 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This high level style deck truss bridge is a surprising find on this small waterway.

Helkaa Line Railway Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8988

Railroad (Abandoned Michigan Central) Over East Catfish Creek

Central Elgin: Elgin County, Ontario

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This long-abandoned bridge is a surprise in this region, a large stone arch span that is rare in this part of Ontario.

Skinkle Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8987

Skinkle Road Over Percy Creek

Trent Hills: Northumberland County, Ontario

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

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

Built By: Dickson Bridge Works Company of Campbellford, Ontario

This bridge is noted as a documented example of a bridge built by an Ontario bridge company.

Maidens Mill Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8986

Maidens Mill Road (Abandoned Alignment) Over Burnley Creek

Trent Hills: Northumberland County, Ontario

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 70 ft
Main Span: 70 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This abandoned bridge is an extremely rare surviving example of a pin-connected pony truss bridge in Ontario.

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US-219 Cattaraugus Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8985

US-219 Over Cattaraugus Creek

Rural: Cattaraugus County, New York and Erie County, New York

Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 652 ft
Main Span: 300 ft
Roadway: 43 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1956 By: Unknown and V. P. Maun

This beautiful deck truss was replaced and despite its beauty and heritage was demolished even though it was not in the way of its replacement!

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James E. Widener Memorial Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8984

NY-386 Over Black Creek

Rural: Monroe County, New York

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

Length: 103 ft
Main Span: 99.7 ft
Roadway: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Genesee Bridge Company of Rochester, New York and New York State Department of Public Works

This standard plan truss bridge is noted for being documented as built by a local contractor.

Johnston Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8983

Johnston Street Over Salt Lick Creek

New Milford: Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 55 ft
Main Span: 54 ft
Roadway: 14.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This ca. 1890 bridge was relocated here in 1913 and is a very old rivet-connected truss bridge with unusual design details including lack of verticals and use of u-bolt hangers.

Union Bridge
Waterford Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8982

Broad Street (US-4) Over Hudson River

Waterford and Troy: Saratoga County, New York and Rensselaer County, New York

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 743 ft
Main Span: 200 ft
Roadway: 22.3 ft
Main Spans: 4

Built 1909 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Boller, Hodge, and Baird of New York, New York

This is a rare surviving example of a urban pin-connected truss bridge over a major river.

Batavia Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8981

Railroad (CSX) Over Tonawanda Creek

Batavia: Genesee County, New York

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

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

Built 1956 By: Unknown

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

Gallup Road Bridge
Bridge E-179
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8980

Gallup Road (CR-244) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal)

Rural: Monroe County, New York

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

Length: 187 ft
Main Span: 148 ft
Roadway: 14.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Interstate Engineering Company of Bedford, Ohio

This traditional Erie Canal through truss was built by Interstate Engineering Company before the name of the company became McMyler-Interstate.

Presbyterian Road Bridge
Bridge E-205
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8979

Presbyterian Road Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal)

Rural: Orleans County, New York

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

Length: 191 ft
Main Span: 150 ft
Roadway: 14.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: Unknown

This classic Erie Canal through truss retains good historic integrity.

Trimmer Road Bridge
Bridge E-176
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8978

Trimmer Road Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal)

Spencerport: Monroe County, New York

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

Length: 195 ft
Main Span: 148 ft
Roadway: 14.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: J.B. and J.M. Cornell Company of Cold Spring, New York and Empire Engineering of New York, New York

This standard Erie Canal through truss remains in good condition today.

CR-221 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8977

CR-221 Over Little River

Rural: Pemiscot County, Missouri

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

Length: 99.4 ft
Main Span: 70.2 ft
Roadway: 22.6 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Likely built in the 1940s, this bridge, a possible predecessor to the Bailey truss, appears to have been moved here from an unknown location in 2006.

Poplar Bluff Abandoned Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8976

Railroad (Abandoned St. Louis - San Francisco) Over Black River

Poplar Bluff: Butler County, Missouri

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: Unknown

This abandoned railroad truss bridge with a skew was abandoned in 1967, although used shortly for vehicular use in 1968 before later having its approaches removed.

Poplar Bluff Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8975

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Black River

Poplar Bluff: Butler County, Missouri

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

Length: 265 ft
Main Span: 170 ft
Main Spans: 1

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

This is a rare example of a pin-connected Warren through truss bridge.

Magill Hollow Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8974

CR-501 Over Branch of Black River

Hendrickson: Butler County, Missouri

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a regionally rare example of a stone arch bridge.

Poplar Bluff Viaduct
Pine Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8973

Pine Street (US-60 Business) (Westbound) Over Black River, Riverview Drive, and Railroad

Poplar Bluff: Butler County, Missouri

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

Length: 399 ft
Main Span: 130 ft
Roadway: 32.2 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: Regenhardt Construction Company of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Missouri State Highway Commission

This deck truss bridge has been turned into a one-way couplet, with a new bridge having been built next to it.

Patterson Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8972

CR-312 (Old MO-34) Over Clark Creek

Rural: Wayne County, Missouri

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss,

Length: 141 ft
Main Span: 91 ft
Roadway: 18 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1924 By: Unknown and Missouri State Highway Commission

This two span pony truss bridge has a larger Warren truss span and a smaller Pratt truss span.

CR-403 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8971

CR-403 (Old US-67) Over Otter Creek

Rural: Wayne County, Missouri

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 116 ft
Main Span: 51 ft
Roadway: 20 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1924 By: Unknown and Missouri State Highway Commission

This is a tiny pony truss bridge in a rural setting.

Little Valley Church Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8970

CR-524 Over Cane Creek

Rural: Bollinger County, Missouri

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Girder, Fixed

Length: 67 ft
Main Span: 48 ft
Roadway: 13.5 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: Unknown

This is a traditional small riveted pony truss bridge.

Old Glenallen Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8969

Old Glenallen Road Over Little Crooked Creek

Glenallen: Bollinger County, Missouri

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 102 ft
Main Span: 60 ft
Roadway: 12 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Unknown

This truss bridge features two different truss types.

4 Mile Level Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8968

NY-438 (4 Mile Level Road) Over Clear Creek

Rural: Erie County, New York

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

Length: 128 ft
Main Span: 125 ft
Roadway: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1935 By: Unknown and New York State Department of Public Works

This traditional state standard pony truss bridge is located on reservation land.

Whitewater Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8967

MO-A (Carrie Street) Over Whitewater River

Whitewater: Cape Girardeau County, Missouri

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

Length: 221 ft
Main Span: 120.4 ft
Roadway: 22 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1954 By: Universal Bridge Company and Missouri State Highway Commission

This is a late example of a polygonal Warren pony truss bridge.

Sedgewickville Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8966

MO-K Over Whitewater River

Rural: Bollinger County, Missouri

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

Length: 356 ft
Main Span: 103.4 ft
Roadway: 22 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1936 By: Kelly and Underwood of Granby, Missouri and Missouri State Highway Commission

This is a rare surviving example of a highway plate girder bridge in Missouri.

Hendrickson Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8965

US-67 (Abandoned Alignment) Over Black River

Hendrickson: Butler County, Missouri

Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 525.8 ft
Main Span: 202 ft
Roadway: 22 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1934 By: Service Construction Company of Poplar Bluff, Missouri

Today bypassed and abandoned, this bridge with its highly unusual skew design was originally a three span truss, until one span was hit by a truck and collapsed in 1965.

CR-714 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8964

CR-714 Over Slagle Creek

Rural: Bollinger County, Missouri

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Miller and Borcherding Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 40 ft
Main Span: 39 ft
Roadway: 12 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Miller and Borcherding Bridge Builders of St. Louis, Missouri

This is one of only a couple surviving trusses built by Miller and Borcherding that feature the company's unique truss configuration.

Rock Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8963

Rock Bridge Road (Abandoned Alignment) Over Tributary to Mississippi River

Chester: Randolph County, Illinois

Stone and Brick Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Span: 13 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This stone arch bridge is abandoned and extremely deteriorated.

Kaskaskia Street Bridge
Riley Lake Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8962

Kaskaskia Street (Riley Lake Road) (Abandoned Alignment) Over Riley Creek

Rural: Randolph County, Illinois

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1893 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

The unique portal bracing on this bridge suggests this is the work of the famous King Bridge Company.

CR-736 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8961

CR-736 Over Lick Log Creek

Rural: Bollinger County, Missouri

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

Length: 62 ft
Main Span: 60 ft
Roadway: 19.4 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: Unknown and Missouri State Highway Commission

This truss bridge is part of an unusual setting where one historic truss bridge was replaced with another historic truss bridge.

Gipsy Bridge
Old Zalma Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8960

CR-736 (Abandoned Alignment) Over Lick Log Creek

Rural: Bollinger County, Missouri

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 117 ft
Main Span: 117 ft
Roadway: 11.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1900 By: Stupp Brothers Bridge and Iron Company of St. Louis, Missouri

This abandoned truss bridge, relocated long ago, is also part of an unusual setting where one historic truss bridge was replaced with another historic truss bridge.

Knotts Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8959

CR-732 Over St. Johns Bayou

Rural:

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 144 ft
Main Span: 140 ft
Roadway: 14 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Vincennes Bridge Company of Vincennes, Indiana

This abandoned and deteriorated bridge is noted for its Camelback truss configuration and its lacing on the top chord instead of cover plate.

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Leeper Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8958

MO-34 Over Black River

Leeper: Wayne County, Missouri

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

Length: 988 ft
Main Span: 181.4 ft
Roadway: 22 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1933 By: List and Clark Construction Company of Overland Park, Kansas and Missouri State Highway Commission

When this bridge was demolished it had become a rare example of a multi-span through truss in Missouri, since this was only the latest such demolition after countless others.

TN-104 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8957

TN-104 Over Obion River

Rural: Dyer County, Tennessee

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 551 ft
Main Span: 101 ft
Roadway: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1948 By: Virginia Bridge Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Tennessee State Highway Department

This is a good example of a state design truss bridge with t-beam approaches, with adjustments to the portal bracing clearance being the only major alteration.

Lenox Bridge
Boothspoint Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8956

Pedestrian Walkway Over Lewis Creek Tributary Lake

Dyersburg: Dyer County, Tennessee

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier)

Length: 165 ft
Main Span: 165 ft
Roadway: 14 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Vincennes Bridge Company of Vincennes, Indiana

This rare example of a small-scale truss swing bridge was relocated and preserved for pedestrian use.

Hargrove Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8955

CR-658 Over Black River

Rural: Butler County, Missouri

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Miller and Borcherding Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 220 ft
Main Span: 100 ft
Roadway: 16.1 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Miller and Borcherding Bridge Builders of St. Louis, Missouri

One of the only surviving examples of Miller and Borcherding's unusual truss design, this bridge is even more unique because these trusses were used in a swing bridge.

Caruthersville Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8954

I-155 and US-412 Over Mississippi River

Rural: Pemiscot County, Missouri and Dyer County, Tennessee

Metal Continuous Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 7102.4 ft
Main Span: 920 ft
Roadway: 78 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1976 By: Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Sverdrup and Parcel of St. Louis, Missouri

Despite its young age, this bridge is featured on HistoricBridges.org due to its regional importance as the only crossing over the river between Cairo and Memphis.

Rose Steet Footbridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8953

Pedestrian Walkway Over Bluestone River

Bramwell: Mercer County, West Virginia

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a simple riveted pedestrian pony truss bridge.

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Kate Hewitt Bridge
Duhring Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8952

Duhring Road (CR-20-20) (Main Street) Over Bluestone River

Bramwell: Mercer County, West Virginia

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Queenpost Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 115 ft
Main Span: 56 ft
Roadway: 11.5 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1915 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia

This was a very unusual example of a multi-span Queenpost pony truss bridge.

Scale Drive Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8951

Scale Drive Over Handy No. 5 Drain

Rural: Livingston County, Michigan

Concrete Arch, Fixed

Length: 20 ft
Main Span: 15 ft
Roadway: 30 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This is an increasingly uncommon example of a small-scale bridge using a railing design unique to Michigan, and matching the architecture of other larger period bridges.

Telegraph Road Railroad Bridge
US-24 Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8950

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Telegraph Road (US-24)

Pontiac and Waterford Township: Oakland County, Michigan

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

Length: 64 ft
Main Span: 42 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Unknown

This bridge has sidewalk span details that differ from other railroad overpasses in the greater metro Detroit area.

Cesar E. Chavez Avenue Railroad Bridge
Oakland Avenue Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8950

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Cesar E. Chavez Avenue (Former Oakland Avenue) (US-24 Business)

Pontiac: Oakland County, Michigan

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

Length: 124 ft
Main Span: 64 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1927 By: Unknown

This railroad overpass is unusual because it features a cantilevered deck, which is unusual for railroad bridges.

Milford Huron River Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8949

Railroad (CSX) (Former Pere Marquette) Over Huron River

Milford: Oakland County, Michigan

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 30 ft
Main Span: 30 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1888 By: Unknown

Largely unaltered, in good condition, and with a dated keystone, this handsome stone arch bridge is one of the most significant historic bridges surviving in Oakland County today.

Main Street Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8948

Railroad (CSX) (Former Pere Marquette) Over Main Street

Milford: Oakland County, Michigan

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 110 ft
Main Span: 50 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1902 By: Lackawanna Bridge Company of Buffalo, New York

Main Street was a dirt road when this traditional plate girder overpass bridge was built!

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