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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

Veterans Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8301

I-579 Over Allegheny River

Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Metal Continuous Deck Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1050 ft
Main Span: 440 ft
Roadway: 139 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1986 By: Unknown

The ugliest bridge over a river in downtown Pittsburgh, this bridge is only included here for continuity of people wishing to tour the famous downtown Pittsburgh bridges.

Birmingham Bridge
Brady Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8300

PA-2085 Over Monongahela River

Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

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

Length: 1662.2 ft
Main Span: 620 ft
Roadway: 93.5 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1976 By: Unknown

This is one of two non-historic bridges crossing the big three rivers in downtown Pittsburgh and is only included here for continuity of people wishing to tour the famous downtown Pittsburgh bridges.

Port Perry Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8299

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Monongahela River and Various Railroads

Duquesne and North Versailles: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1731.44 ft
Main Span: 409.5 ft
Main Spans: 1

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

This is one of two impressive railroad truss bridges that are located in this area that is very difficult to access without a boat.

Port Perry Union Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8298

Union Railroad Over Monongahela River, Turtle Creek, and Various Railroads

Duquesne, North Versailles, and North Braddock: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2085 ft
Main Span: 400 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Unknown

Featuring a wide variety of span types including those found on its long approaches, this unique bridge is difficult to access without a boat.

Elmwood Cemetery Bridge 3
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8297

Cemetery Drive Over Bloody Run (Parent's Creek)

Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan

Stone Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is one of three tiny, but highly ornate, arch bridges located in this cemetery.

Elmwood Cemetery Bridge 2
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8296

Cemetery Drive Over Bloody Run (Parent's Creek)

Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan

Stone Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is one of three tiny, but highly ornate, arch bridges located in this cemetery.

Elmwood Cemetery Bridge 1
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8295

Cemetery Drive Over Bloody Run (Parent's Creek)

Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan

Stone Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is one of three tiny, but highly ornate, arch bridges located in this cemetery.

Spencerville South Footbridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8294

Pedestrian Walkway Over Miami and Erie Canal

Spencerville: Allen County, Ohio

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

This is one of two simple footbridges pieced together from other parts, particularly the ornate lattice railings possibly of a former highway bridge.

Spencerville North Footbridge
3rd Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8293

Pedestrian Walkway (3rd Street) Over Miami and Erie Canal

Spencerville: Allen County, Ohio

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is one of two simple footbridges pieced together from other parts, particularly the ornate lattice railings possibly of a former highway bridge.

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

Bridge Number: 8292

Private Drive Over Muddy Creek

Rural: Auglaize County, Ohio

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 65 ft
Main Span: 64 ft
Roadway: 20 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Although bypassed by a modern bridge, the owners of this private bridge have left this historic pony truss standing.

St. Marys Footbridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8291

Pedestrian Walkway Over St. Marys River

St. Marys: Auglaize County, Ohio

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a lightweight riveted pedestrian footbridge.

Swamp Road Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8290

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Swamp Road

Near Hamburg: Berks County, Pennsylvania

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This stone arch overpass has a handsome cut stone arch fascia ring, with the remaining stones of the arch being less cleanly cut.

Willow Creek Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8289

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Willow Creek

Ontelaunee Township: Berks County, Pennsylvania

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is a small two span concrete arch bridge with extensive fill on top.

John Bartram Rail-Trail Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8288

Railroad (John Bartram Rail-Trail, Schuylkill River Rail-Trail) Over Railroad (Reading Blue Mountain and Northern)

West Hamburg: Berks County, Pennsylvania

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 225 ft
Main Span: 192 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This through truss bridge offers an attractive landmark along this rail-trail.

Canal Street Bridge
Tunnel Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8287

Canal Street (Tunnel Road, TR-837) Over Schuylkill River

Landingville: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 142 ft
Main Span: 69 ft
Roadway: 18 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1925 By: Unknown

This is an unusual highway plate girder bridge.

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

Bridge Number: 8286

Railroad (Reading Blue Mountain and Northern) Over Schuylkill River

Landingville: Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

This is a low level multi-span stone arch bridge.

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

Bridge Number: 8285

Seitz Drive Over Luick Creek

Rural: Washtenaw County, Michigan

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 44 ft
Main Span: 44 ft
Roadway: 26 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1961 By: Holloway Construction Company and Jramn Associates and Michigan State Highway Department

This is a late example of a simple concrete t-beam bridge.

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

Bridge Number: 8284

Fieldcrest Drive Over Huron River

Green Oak Township: Livingston County, Michigan

Pre-Stressed Concrete Box Beam, Fixed

Length: 90.6 ft
Main Span: 45.6 ft
Roadway: 24 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1961 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This is an unaltered example of a pre-stressed concrete bridge with R4 railing.

40th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8283

40th Street Over Little Portage Creek

Rural: Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 28 ft
Main Span: 26 ft
Roadway: 14 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Unknown

This bridge is noted as a rare surviving example of a bridge with a jack arch deck.

M-43 Brandywine Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8282

M-43 Over Brandywine Creek

Rural: Van Buren County, Michigan

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 86 ft
Main Span: 30 ft
Roadway: 38 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1948 By: Carl Goodwin and Sons of Allegan, Michigan (Possible Builder) and Michigan State Highway Department

This standard stringer with R4 railings is noted for its steel bents, which are less common than concrete piers in Michigan.

Historic National Road Clear Creek Bridge
Vigo County Bridge 252
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8281

Old US-40 (Historic National Road) Over Clear Creek

Rural: Vigo County, Indiana

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 92.2 ft
Main Span: 42 ft
Roadway: 20.3 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1922 By: Unknown and Indiana State Highway Commission

This overgrown bridge is an example of a state standard concrete arch bridge located on historical National Road alignment.

Belden Bridge
Wabash County Bridge 41
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8280

CR-100N Over Wabash River

Rural: Wabash County, Indiana

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 415 ft
Main Span: 96 ft
Roadway: 22.3 ft
Main Spans: 4

Built By: National Concrete Company of Indianapolis, Indiana and Daniel Luten

Once an absolutely outstanding example of a rural Luten arch bridge, replacement of the railings with Armco made this bridge look like a modern bridge to drivers.

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

Bridge Number: 8279

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Mississippi River

Cairo: Alexander County, Illinois, and Ballard County, Kentucky

Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 7874 ft
Main Span: 523.5 ft
Main Spans: 6

Built 1952 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters

This is a very long although relatively late example of a riveted through truss railroad bridge.

Grand Tower Pipeline Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8278

Pipeline Over Mississippi River

Grand Tower and Wittenberg: Jackson County, Illinois and Perry County, Missouri

Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed

Length: 3690 ft
Main Span: 2161.5 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1955 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Matthews and Kenan of San Antonio, Texas

This unusual riveted pipeline suspension bridge is one of several similar such bridges in the country.

Columbus People Trail Bridge
Fisher's Fork Brush Creek Bridge, Mill Race Park Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8277

Columbus People Trail Over Flatrock River Tributary

Columbus: Bartholomew County, Indiana

Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 39.4 ft
Main Span: 39.4 ft
Roadway: 16 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1908 By: Central States Bridge Company of Indianapolis, Indiana

Relocated and preserved on a trail, this tiny pony truss has an unusual design in the context of Indiana.

Salem IN-56 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8276

IN-56 (Hackberry Street) Over Brock Creek

Salem: Washington County, Indiana

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 95 ft
Main Span: 45 ft
Roadway: 36 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1933 By: Unknown and Indiana State Highway Commission

This is a representative example of a state standard concrete arch bridge in Indiana.

Poor Farm Bridge
Orchard Trail Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8275

Poor Farm Road Over Marvin Creek

Near Smethport: McKean County, Pennsylvania

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

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

Built 1895 By: Unknown

This classic riveted pony truss has been left in place for pedestrian use with low-cost repairs enabling this.

Johnsonburg Railroad Viaduct
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8274

Railroad (Buffalo and Pittsburgh Railroad) Over West Branch Clarion River, Center Street, and Railroad

Johnsonburg: Elk County, Pennsylvania

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

Length: 690 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1912 By: Unknown

This small viaduct style bridge crosses a variety of features using a variety of span types.

L
Renovo Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8273

Pedestrian Walkway Over Railroad (Pennsylvania Railroad)

Renovo: Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

These couple salvaged and exhibited panels are all that remains of a demolished historic truss footbridge.

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

Bridge Number: 8272

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Sinnemahoning Creek and Railroad Street

Sinnemahoning: Cameron County, Pennsylvania

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 441 ft
Main Span: 147 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This is one of several railroad truss bridges along this particular railroad line.

Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8271

Railroad (Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek

Rural: Cameron County, Pennsylvania

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 295 ft
Main Span: 145 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is one of several railroad truss bridges along this particular railroad line.

Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek Railroad Bridge
PRR - Buffalo Line Bridge 126.20
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8270

Railroad (Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad) Over Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek

Rural: Cameron County, Pennsylvania

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 280 ft
Main Span: 140 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is one of several railroad truss bridges along this particular railroad line.

Old Stable Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8269

Theatre Drive Over River des Peres Lagoon

St. Louis: St. Louis City, Missouri

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 55.8 ft
Main Span: 46.3 ft
Roadway: 38.4 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: Unknown

This bridge is noted for its ornate design, and arch-like appearance, and was designed as a landmark for the park setting it is located in.

CR-212 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8268

CR-212 Over Bois Brule Creek

Rural: Perry County, Missouri

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 100 ft
Main Span: 60 ft
Roadway: 13.5 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This pony truss is located in an area that floods, although the bridge itself was above the floodwaters during a field visit.

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

Bridge Number: 8267

Parolori Road (TR-521) Over Little Toby Creek

Rural: Elk County, Pennsylvania

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 49 ft
Main Span: 49 ft
Roadway: 15.4 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1916 By: Farris Engineering (Bridge) Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

This is an unaltered example of a small scale concrete arch bridge.

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

Bridge Number: 8266

Weaver Road (PA-3003) Over Redbank Creek

Rural: Jefferson County, Pennsylvania

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 192 ft
Main Span: 93 ft
Roadway: 23 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1938 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This is an excellent example of a highway plate girder bridge that stands out for its lack of alteration.

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

Bridge Number: 8265

Nickler Road (TR-330) Over Salt Run

Shippen Township: Cameron County, Pennsylvania

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 30.8 ft
Main Span: 28 ft
Roadway: 23.3 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This representative example of a small-scale t-beam bridge has been bypassed and abandoned.

Melanchton Street Footbridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8264

Melanchton Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Railroad (CSX)

Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 362 ft
Main Span: 140 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This is an unusual riveted pedestrian footbridge truss of considerable size.

Irvine Street Footbridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8263

Irvine Street Over Railroad (CSX)

Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is an abandoned riveted pedestrian overpass truss bridge, with the approach at Irvine Street having been removed.

Abitibi River Railway Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8262

Railroad (Abandoned Canadian National) Over Abitibi River

Rural: Cochrane District, Ontario

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

Length: 820 ft
Main Span: 220 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This abandoned high level deck truss is hidden away in a remote and very scenic area.

Fauquier Railway Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8261

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Groundhog River

Fauquier: Cochrane District, Ontario

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 505 ft
Main Span: 250 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is a traditional railroad Parker through truss bridge.

X
Fauquier Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8260

KH-11 (Trans-Canada Highway) Over Groundhog River

Fauquier: Cochrane District, Ontario

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 590 ft
Main Span: 250 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1939 By: Unknown

One of the rarest and most significant bridges in Ontario, even more rare in the context of northern Ontario, yet this bridge was demolished even though it was not in the way of its replacement.

M-89 Gull Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8259

M-89 Over Gull Creek

Yorkville: Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 165 ft
Main Span: 54.8 ft
Roadway: 38 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1949 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This trunkline stringer bridge features R4 railings and piers with keyhole designs on them that match the railing posts.

Beech Creek Bridge
Beech Creek Veterans Memorial Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8258

PA-150 (Eagle Valley Road, Main Street) Over Beech Creek

Beech Creek: Clinton County, Pennsylvania and Centre County, Pennsylvania

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 149 ft
Main Span: 144 ft
Roadway: 33.5 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1935 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This state standard through truss bridge continues to carry traffic on a busy two lane highway.

Flemington Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8257

PA-150 (Hogan Boulevard) Over Bald Eagle Creek

Flemington: Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 205 ft
Main Span: 203 ft
Roadway: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This state standard through truss bridge continues to carry traffic on a busy two lane highway.

Sacket Hollow Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8256

Sacket Hollow Road (TR-373) (Brewer Run Road) Over Potato Creek

Rural: McKean County, Pennsylvania

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

Length: 70 ft
Main Span: 68 ft
Roadway: 13 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York

This bridge is a classic Pratt pony truss with the unique pin caps used by the Groton Bridge Company.

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

Bridge Number: 8255

Railroad (Buffalo and Pittsburgh) Over Clarion River

Ridgway: Elk County, Pennsylvania

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 189 ft
Main Span: 185 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1899 By: Pencoyd Iron Works of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania, A and P Roberts, Agents

This is an outstanding representative example of a classic pin-connected railroad Parker truss.

George B. Stevenson Dam Bridge 1
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8254

Dam Access Over First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek

Rural: Cameron County, Pennsylvania

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 268 ft
Main Span: 65 ft
Main Spans: 4

Built 1956 By: Nello L. Teer Company of Durham, North Carolina and Gannett Fleming Corddry and Carpenter of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

This is one of two historic bridges that are an original part of this dam.

George B. Stevenson Dam Bridge 2
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8253

Dam Access Over First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek

Rural: Cameron County, Pennsylvania

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1956 By: Nello L. Teer Company of Durham, North Carolina and Gannett Fleming Corddry and Carpenter of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

This is one of two historic bridges that are an original part of this dam.

Lithium Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8252

CR-921 Over Falls Branch

Rural: Perry County, Missouri

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

Length: 45 ft
Main Span: 45 ft
Roadway: 11.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Despite some crude repairs, this is an otherwise good representative example of a pin-connected pony truss bridge.

2nd Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8251

2nd Street Over St. Laurent Creek

St. Mary: Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri

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

Length: 55 ft
Main Span: 51.8 ft
Roadway: 13.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: Stupp Brothers Bridge and Iron Company of St. Louis, Missouri

This pony truss bridge was built by notable Missouri bridge builder.

Saline Creek Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8250

Railroad (BNSF) Over Saline Creek

Rural: Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 272 ft
Main Span: 125 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a classic Pratt through truss railroad bridge.

CR-838 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8249

CR-838 Over Saline Creek Tributary

Rural: Perry County, Missouri

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

Length: 34 ft
Main Span: 32 ft
Roadway: 17.4 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Unknown

This is a rare example of a lightweight form of Double-Warren truss bridge that was a lightweight, low-cost alternative to more traditional truss bridge designs.

TC-17 Roney Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8248

TC-17 Over Roney Creek

Rural: Renfrew County, Ontario

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This abandoned bridge is an example of a 1910s-1920s small scale concrete slab bridge in Ontario.

Sideroad 8 East Four Mile Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8247

Sideroad 8 East Over Four Mile Creek Bridge

Rural: Wellington County, Ontario

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge appears to be a steel stringer bridge that reused lattice railing from another bridge.

Jacksonboro Railway Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8246

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Mattagami River

Jacksonboro: Cochrane District, Ontario

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 525 ft
Main Span: 260 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1910 By: Unknown

This railway truss bridge is located a bit south of Smooth Rock Falls, and remains in good condition today.

Mistango River Railway Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8245

Railroad (Abandoned Canadian National) Over Mistango River

Rural: Cochrane District, Ontario

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

Length: 1214 ft
Main Span: 70 ft

Built 1913 By: Unknown

This high level plate girder is hidden away in a pristine, remote area.

Cairo US-51 Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8244

Railroad (Canadian National) Over US-51 (Ohio River Scenic Byway)

Cairo: Alexander County, Illinois

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 70 ft
Main Span: 66 ft
Main Spans: 1

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

This traditional railroad plate girder overpass is noted as a bridge built by American Bridge Company only a couple years after its formation.

Genczo Overhead Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8243

Genczo Overhead Road (TR-288) Over Railroad (Union Pacific)

Rural: Madison County, Illinois

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Continuous Slab, Fixed

Length: 99 ft
Main Span: 30.8 ft
Roadway: 16 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: Unknown

This appears to be a very old example of a concrete highway over railroad bridge.

10th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8242

10th Street Over Town Branch Cassell Creek

Charleston: Coles County, Illinois

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Span: 20 ft
Roadway: 24.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1895 By: Alexander Briggs of Charleston, Illinois

This is one of three tiny stone arch bridges over this creek in this city, all examples of a bridge type that is rare in Illinois.

7th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8241

7th Street Over Town Branch Cassell Creek

Charleston: Coles County, Illinois

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Span: 19 ft
Roadway: 30.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1895 By: Alexander Briggs of Charleston, Illinois

This is one of three tiny stone arch bridges over this creek in this city, all examples of a bridge type that is rare in Illinois.

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

Bridge Number: 8240

6th Street Over Town Branch Cassell Creek

Charleston: Coles County, Illinois

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

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

Built 1895 By: Alexander Briggs of Charleston, Illinois

This is one of three tiny stone arch bridges over this creek in this city, all examples of a bridge type that is rare in Illinois.

Joe Page Bridge
Hardin Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8239

IL-100 and IL-16 Over Illinois River

Hardin: Calhoun County, Illinois and Greene County, Illinois

Metal 15 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2150 ft
Main Span: 311 ft
Roadway: 22 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Unknown and Illinois Division of Highways

This is a rapidly increasing example of a historic bridge over the Illinois River, and is noted for its lift span as well as its seven fixed through truss spans.

US-45 Flat Branch Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8238

US-45 Over Flat Branch

Humboldt: Coles County, Illinois

Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 120 ft
Main Span: 45.6 ft
Roadway: 30 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1954 By: Unknown

This is a representative example of a curved t-beam bridge in Illinois.

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

Bridge Number: 8237

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Flat Branch

Humboldt: Coles County, Illinois

Stone Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This stone arch has been altered and widened and as such is difficult to see these days.

State Street Bridge
Schuster Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8236

State Street (Schuster Road) Over Shoal Creek Tributary

Rural: Bond County, Illinois

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 35 ft
Main Span: 30.8 ft
Roadway: 19.4 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Unknown and Illinois Division of Highways

This is an example of a standard plan concrete through girder in Illinois.

Ratts Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8235

CR-150 North Over North Fork Embarrass River

Rural: Edgar County, Illinois

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 43.3 ft
Main Span: 43.3 ft
Roadway: 15.4 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1926 By: Zimmerly Bridge Company

This is an example of a standard plan concrete through girder in Illinois.

Old US-51 Hoffman Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8234

US-51 (Abandoned Alignment) Over Hoffman Creek

Rural: Fayette County, Illinois

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 54 ft
Main Span: 51 ft
Roadway: 21.3 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1924 By: Unknown and Illinois Division of Highways

This bypassed and abandoned concrete girder bridge is complimented by historic concrete roadway approaching the bridge.

Broadway Street Bridge
Humboldt Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8233

Broadway Street Over Flat Branch

Humboldt: Coles County, Illinois

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 86 ft
Main Span: 41 ft
Roadway: 22.3 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1923 By: Unknown and Illinois Division of Highways

This uncommon multi-span concrete girder bridge is located on former US-45 alignment.

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

Bridge Number: 8232

Hillsboro Road Over Silver Creek Tributary

Rural: Madison County, Illinois

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

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

Built By: Unknown

This is an example of a standard plan concrete through girder in Illinois.

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Albers Lane Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8231

Albers Lane Over Rocky Branch Creek

Rural: Madison County, Illinois

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 40 ft
Main Span: 37.1 ft
Roadway: 16 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Unknown

This is an example of a standard plan concrete through girder in Illinois.

2300th Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8230

2300th Road (TR-5) Over North Fork Embarrass River

Rural: Clark County, Illinois

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 53.2 ft
Main Span: 51.2 ft
Roadway: 14 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1909 By: Unknown

This is an example of a standard plan concrete through girder in Illinois.

TR-53A Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8229

TR-53A Over Flat Branch

Rural: Coles County, Illinois

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

Length: 60.4 ft
Main Span: 59.4 ft
Roadway: 13.5 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1895 By: Unknown

Although it is abandoned and missing a deck, this bridge is otherwise unaltered and a locally notable example of its kind.

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

Bridge Number: 8228

Millersburg Road Over Railroad (CSX)

Rural: Bond County, Illinois

Concrete Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 141 ft
Main Span: 56 ft
Roadway: 24 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built 1943 By: Unknown

This is an attractive curved t-beam with ornamental railings.

Old US-51 Ramsey Creek Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8227

US-51 (CR-875 East) (Abandoned Alignment) Over Ramsey Creek

Rural: Fayette County, Illinois

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

Length: 300 ft
Main Span: 100 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1924 By: Unknown

This through truss bridge, bypassed and abandoned in 1954, is also noted for its approach spans with unusual brick railing.

Elk Creek Road Bridge
Washington County Bridge 46
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8226

Elk Creek Road Over Elk Creek

Rural: Washington County, Indiana

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 75 ft
Main Span: 61.7 ft
Roadway: 15.4 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: John Drager

This fairly old concrete arch bridge with a distinct hump to its deck remains in good condition with no alterations.

Hart Road Bridge
Martin County Bridge 59
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8225

Hart Road (CR-450 West) Over Boggs Creek

Rural: Martin County, Indiana

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

Length: 111 ft
Main Span: 61.7 ft
Roadway: 11.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1900 By: Champion Bridge Company of Wilmington, Ohio

This bridge with its two unequal spans is a rare example of a multi-span pin-connected pony truss bridge.

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

Bridge Number: 8224

Brickyard Road (Queen Street) Over Boggs Creek

Rural: Martin County, Indiana

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 150.3 ft
Main Span: 86 ft
Roadway: 11.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Unknown

Despite being one of the most unique bridges in the area, this historic bridge is likely headed for the dumpster.

Friends Creek Road Bridge
Martin County Bridge 67
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8223

Friends Creek Road (CR-33) Over Friends Creek

Rural: Martin County, Indiana

Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Bedstead Truss, Fixed

Length: 45.3 ft
Main Span: 40 ft
Roadway: 12 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1897 By: Brackett Bridge Company of Cincinnati, Ohio

This is a rare example of a bedstead truss and also a rare example of a bridge by Brackett Bridge Company.

Westview Drive Sidewalk Bridge
Canary Ditch Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8222

Westview Drive Sidewalk Over Canary Ditch

Franklin: Johnson County, Indiana

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 72 ft
Main Span: 70.3 ft
Roadway: 18.8 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Unknown and Indiana State Highway Commission

This state standard pony truss was relocated and preserved for pedestrian use on a sidewalk.

South County Line Road Bridge
Allen County Bridge 236
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8221

South County Line Road Over Rebecca Knight Drain

Rural: Allen County, Indiana and Wells County, Indiana

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 86 ft
Main Span: 78 ft
Roadway: 17.7 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Unknown

Hidden on a dead-end road cut off by I-69 and today only serving a single house, this bridge has been preserved.

CR-500 West Bridge
Wells County Bridge 112
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8220

CR-500 West Over Eightmile Creek

Rural: Wells County, Indiana

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 76.4 ft
Main Span: 72 ft
Roadway: 17.4 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Unknown

Although it lacks paint, this is otherwise an unaltered Warren pony truss in decent condition.

St. Joe Dam Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8219

Dam Access Over St. Joseph River

Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana

Concrete Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 215 ft
Main Span: 52 ft
Main Spans: 6

Built 1932 By: Charles R. Wermuth and Son of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Hoad, Decker, and Drewry of Ann Arbor, Michigan

This is one of two dams in Fort Wayne noted for their integral historic bridges used to provide maintenance access to the dam.

Hosey Dam
Maumee River Dam Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8218

Dam Access Over Maumee River

Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 241 ft
Main Span: 99 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1925 By: L. E. Smith Construction Company and Asa Waters Grosvenor of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Charles Brossman

This is one of two dams in Fort Wayne noted for their integral historic bridges used to provide maintenance access to the dam.

Kinzua Bridge
Kinzua Viaduct
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8217

Railroad (Rail-Trail, Former Erie Railroad) Over Kinzua Creek

Rural: McKean County, Pennsylvania

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 2053.1 ft
Main Span: 60 ft
Main Spans: 21

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

Although the center-section of this otherwise preserved monumental high level railroad bridge was destroyed in a 2003 tornado, the bridge remains a major regional attraction.

Sinnemahoning Portage Creek Private Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8216

Private Drive Over Sinnemahoning Portage Creek

Rural: Cameron County, Pennsylvania

Metal Rivet-Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 73 ft
Main Span: 60 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a rare rivet-connected bowstring pony truss bridge, serving a driveway.

Stoney Brook Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8215

Stoney Brook Road (Private Driveway) Over Sinnemahoning Portage Creek

Rural: Cameron County, Pennsylvania

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

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

Built By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This classic Wrought Iron Bridge Company pony truss serves a private driveway.

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

Bridge Number: 8214

Railroad (West Creek Recreational Rail-Trail) Over Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek

Emporium: Cameron County, Pennsylvania

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 290 ft
Main Span: 95 ft
Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This excellent representative example of a railroad plate girder has been preserved as part of a rail-trail.

PA-120 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8213

PA-120 (4th Street) Over Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek

Emporium: Cameron County, Pennsylvania

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 138 ft
Main Span: 136 ft
Roadway: 26.6 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Central Pennsylvania Construction Company and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This bridge is a rare surviving example of an earlier state standard through truss bridge in Pennsylvania.

PA-120 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8212

PA-120 (Allegany Avenue) Over Sinnemahoning Portage Creek

Emporium: Cameron County, Pennsylvania

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 116 ft
Main Span: 112 ft
Roadway: 32.2 ft
Main Spans: 1

Built 1933 By: Welch Construction Company and Pennsylvania State Highway Department

This bridge is an increasingly rare example of a state standard pony truss that has been rehabilitated rather than demolished.

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

Bridge Number: 8211

Main Street Over Perry Lake Tributary

Kearney: Parry Sound District, Ontario

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is an example of a 1910s-1920s small scale concrete slab bridge in Ontario on this road.

Highway 592 Little East River Bridge 4
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8210

Highway 592 Over Little East River

Perry (Novar): Parry Sound District, Ontario

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is one of several examples of a 1910s-1920s small scale concrete slab bridge in Ontario on this road.

Highway 592 Little East River Bridge 3
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8209

Highway 592 Over Little East River

Perry (Novar): Parry Sound District, Ontario

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is one of several examples of a 1910s-1920s small scale concrete slab bridge in Ontario on this road.

Highway 592 Little East River Bridge 2
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8208

Highway 592 Over Little East River

Perry (Novar): Parry Sound District, Ontario

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is one of several examples of a 1910s-1920s small scale concrete slab bridge in Ontario on this road.

Highway 592 Little East River Bridge 1
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8207

Highway 592 Over Little East River

Perry (Novar): Parry Sound District, Ontario

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is one of several examples of a 1910s-1920s small scale concrete slab bridge in Ontario on this road.

Amable du Rond River Railway Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8206

Railroad (Abandoned Canadian National) Over Amable du Rond River

Rural: Nipissing District, Ontario

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Built By: Unknown

This high level deck plate girder bridge is in a very remote location.

Kipling Avenue Railway Overpass
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8205

Railroad (Go (Lakeshore West Line), Via Rail, and Canadian National, Etobicoke Yard Spur) Over Kipling Avenue

Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 74 ft
Roadway: 185 ft
Main Spans: 2

Built 1950 By: Unknown

This railway overpass is noted for its attractive detailing.

Heathcote Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8204

CR-13 (Beaver Valley Road) Over Beaver River

Grey Highlands (Heathcote): Grey County, Ontario

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This concrete rigid-frame bridge is unaltered and noted for its span lengths.

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

Bridge Number: 8203

Railroad (Michigan Central Railway, Canada Southern Branch) Over Big Creek

Rural: Norfolk County, Ontario

Stone Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1885 By: John Esson and J. D. Hawks

This 1880s stone arch bridge is all but hidden by massive concrete box culverts that were added to widen the bridge.

Grey Highlands Private Farm Lane Bailey Bridge
Historic Significance Rating (HSR)
National HSR.

Bridge Number: 8202

Private Drive Over Upper Saugeen River Tributary

Grey Highlands: Grey County, Ontario

Metal Single-Truss, Single-Story Bailey Pony Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is an example of a genuine military design Bailey truss bridge.

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