Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.386667,-87.127778
Carries IN 46 over Birch Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Riveted Warren pony truss
Total Length: 99.7 Feet
Span Length: 95.8 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Birch Creek on IN 46
History: Built 1932; rehabilitated 1979; Replaced 2014
Built: 1932
Location: Clay County
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125276
West end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
125277
East end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
204523
Photo taken by J.P. in July 2011
204524
Photo taken by J.P. in July 2011
204525
Photo taken by J.P. in July 2011
208485
Photo taken by James McCray
208486
Photo taken by James McCray
208487
Photo taken by James McCray
376691
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.490278,-87.125556
Carries IN 59 over Birch Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 52.8 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Birch Creek on IN 59
History: Built 1931; rehabilitated 1960
Built: 1931
Location: Clay County
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430203
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430204
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430205
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430206
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430207
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.543056,-87.043889
Carries US 40 over Croys Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 63.0 Feet
Span Length: 59.7 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Croys Creek on US 40
History: Built ca. 1940; rehabilitated 1995
Built: ca. 1940
Location: Clay County
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471671
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471672
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471673
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471674
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471675
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.448056,-87.211667
Carries IN 42 over East Fork Honey Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 32.8 Feet
Span Length: 29.8 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over East Fork Honey Creek on IN 42
History: Built 1934
Built: 1934
Location: Clay County
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430059
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430060
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430061
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430062
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.444167,-86.993611
Carries IN 42 over Eel River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Riveted, 10-panel Parker through truss
Total Length: 264.7 Feet
Span Length: 174.8 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Eel River on IN 42
History: Built 1937; rehabilitated 1978; Repainted June 2016
Built: 1937
Location: Clay County
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125486
South side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
125487
East Portal
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
125488
Underneath
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
125489
West Portal
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
125490
Inside looking East
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
360216
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in August, 2016
360217
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in August, 2016
360218
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in August, 2016
360219
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in August, 2016
445086
Poland, Indiana, 1938 Eel River, Poland Beach Bridge, State Road 42
Indiana State Library
445087
Poland, Indiana, 1938 Eel River, Poland Beach Bridge, State Road 42
Indiana State Library
445088
Poland, Indiana, 1938 Eel River, Poland Beach Bridge, State Road 42
Indiana State Library
453037
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in November 2018
453038
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in November 2018
453039
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in November 2018
453040
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in November 2018
453041
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in November 2018
453042
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in November 2018
453043
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in November 2018
453044
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in November 2018
453045
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in November 2018
453046
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in November 2018
Status: Bridge has been replaced, to be moved to Brown County, Indiana
2019: Replacement under construction, the historic 2 span highway truss spans will be relocated to a park near Nashville, Indiana where they will function as 2 single span pedestrian bridges.
Location: 39.383889,-87.020556
Carries IN 46 over Eel River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Two riveted, 11-panel Parker through trusses
Total Length: 401.8 Feet
Span Length: 197.8 Feet
Overview: Two-span through truss bridge over Eel River on IN 46
History: Built 1933; rehabilitated 1977; Removed 2019
Built: 1933
Location: Clay County
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125465
South side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
125466
West end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
125467
Underneath
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
125468
South side, looking East
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
204533
Photo taken by J.P. in July 2011
204534
Photo taken by J.P. in July 2011
204535
Photo taken by J.P. in July 2011
204536
Photo taken by J.P. in July 2011
208488
Photo taken by James McCray
208489
Photo taken by James McCray
208490
Photo taken by James McCray
208491
Photo taken by James McCray
208492
Photo taken by James McCray
428717
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2014
428718
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2014
428719
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2014
428720
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
428721
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
428722
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
428723
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
428724
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
428725
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
453047
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in September 2018
453048
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in September 2018
453049
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in September 2018
465185
Eel River IN 46 Bridge
Here is a crappy picture of the crappy new bridge
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2020
480051
Replacement bridge
Photo taken by Jim Grey in August 2020
Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 39.335877,-87.113423
Carries Towpath Road over Eel River
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: Whipple through truss
Total Length: 206.0 Feet
Span Length: 200.1 Feet
Overview: Closed through truss bridge over Eel River on Towpath Road
History: Built 1894
Built: 1894
Location: Clay County
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136110
East end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
136111
South side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
136112
West end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
136113
North side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
136114
Inside
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
140576
Detail View Showing Cast-Iron Name And Date Plate (1894)
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
140577
View Showing East Portal
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
140578
View Showing West Portal
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
140579
General View From Southeast
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
140580
View Of North Side, East End
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
140581
View Of Overhead Truss And Bracing
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
140582
Diagonal Linkage With Vertical Post From North Northeast
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
140583
Detail View Showing Diagonals And Base Of Post, North Side
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
140584
Detail View Showing Typical Truss And Bracing
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
140585
Detail View Of Bridge Roadway Support From Overhead Trusses
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
140586
View Showing Bridge Roadway Support From Overhead Trusses
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
140587
Detail View Showing Support Of Bridge Roadway From Overhead Trusses
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
140588
Detail View Of Truss And Bracing
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
350233
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2016
350234
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2016
350235
this hole kept my wife from walking on the bridge. Chicken!
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2016
350236
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2016
350237
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2016
350238
Lotsa rust up under.
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2016
419716
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2018
419717
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2018
419718
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2018
419719
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2018
419720
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2018
442227
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2019
442228
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2019
442229
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2019
442230
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2019
442231
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2019
Status: Intact but closed to all traffic 2015
Location: 39.358278,-87.142210
Carries CR 200 South over Birch Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 90.9 Feet
Span Length: 87.9 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Birch Creek on CR 200 South
History: Built 1926 by the Vincennes Bridge Co.
Built: 1926
Location: Clay County
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125332
South side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
125333
East end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
125334
Deck
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
125335
West end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
125336
North side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
337990
Sun setting on another Clay County Bridge
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in September 2015
337991
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in September 2015
337992
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in September 2015
337993
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in September 2015
337994
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in September 2015
337995
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in September 2015
337996
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in September 2015
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.548611,-87.124722
Carries IN 59 over Otter Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 66.9 Feet
Span Length: 64.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Otter Creek on IN 59
History: Built 1954
Built: 1954
Location: Clay County
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430215
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430216
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430217
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430218
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.432500,-87.126389
Carries IN 59 over Prairie Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 38.7 Feet
Span Length: 35.8 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Prairie Creek on IN 59
History: Built 1936
Built: 1936
Location: Clay County
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430063
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430064
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430065
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430066
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430067
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.569722,-87.050833
Carries CR 300 East over Van Buren Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 68.9 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Van Buren Creek on CR 300 East
History: Built ca. 1930
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Clay County
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471690
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471691
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471692
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471693
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471694
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471695
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471696
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.390000,-87.231667
Carries IN 46 over Big Slough Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 44.9 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Lost concrete arch bridge over Big Slough Creek on IN 46
History: Built 1932; replaced 1996
Built: 1932
Location: Clay County
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469392
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in April 2020
469393
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in April 2020
Status: No longer exists
Location: 39.603828,-87.143059
Carries CR 200 West over North Branch Otter Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 74.2 Feet
Span Length: 36.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over North Branch Otter Creek on CR 200 West
History: Built 1897
Built: 1897
Location: Clay County
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376694
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
354126
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
354127
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.547615,-87.145251
Carries CR 1100 N over Otter Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 49.9 Feet
Span Length: 48.9 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Otter Creek on CR 1100 N
History: Built ca. 1920; replaced 1992
Built: ca. 1920
Location: Clay County
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376693
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
354123
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
354124
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.543432,-87.172432
Carries Kennedy Crossing Road over Otter Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 57.1 Feet
Span Length: 53.2 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Otter Creek on Kennedy Crossing Road
History: Built ca. 1910; replaced 1990
Built: ca. 1910
Location: Clay County
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374905
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
354125
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.511749,-87.033270
Carries CR 400 E over Billy Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 51.8 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Billy Creek on CR 400 E
History: Built 1935; replaced 1992
Built: 1935
Location: Clay County
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374913
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
354160
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.365000,-87.148333
Carries CR 150 S over Branch Crooked Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 105.0 Feet
Span Length: 103.0 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Branch Crooked Creek on CR 150 S
History: Built ca. 1910; replaced 1992
Built: ca. 1910
Location: Clay County
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448697
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451914
Photo taken by Mike Daffron
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.363700,-87.139419
Carries CR 150 S over Birch Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 102.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.1 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Birch Creek on CR 150 S
History: Built ca.1905; replaced 1992
Built: ca.1905
Location: Clay County
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157624
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
157625
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
348062
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.350738,-87.072702
Carries CR 200 E over Eel River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 266.1 Feet
Span Length: 124.0 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Eel River on CR 200 E
History: Built 1907; replaced 1994
Built: 1907
Location: Clay County
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157620
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
157621
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
344927
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.302054,-87.222496
Carries CR 600 S over Branch Big Slough Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 47.9 Feet
Span Length: 47.9 Feet
Overview: Lost concrete arch bridge over a branch of Big Slough Creek on CR 600 S
History: Built ca. 1910; replaced 1995
Built: ca. 1910
Location: Clay County
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430045
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430046
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.301544,-87.208690
Carries CR 600 S over Eel River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 160.1 Feet
Span Length: 153.9 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Eel River on CR 600 S
History: Built in 1899 by the Indiana Bridge Company; replaced 1992
Built: 1899
Location: Clay County
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157622
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
157623
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
344928
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.286667,-87.156667
Carries CR 700 S over Conneley Ditch
Design: truss/pony/warren/no-verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with no verticals
Total Length: 49.9 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Conneley Ditch on CR 700 S
History: Replaced 1991
Built:
Location: Clay County
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344888
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
344917
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.256739,-87.152174
Carries CR 900 S over Conneley Ditch
Design: truss/pony/warren/no-verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with no verticals
Total Length: 49.9 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Conneley Ditch on CR 900 S
History: Replaced 1994
Built:
Location: Clay County
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344889
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
344918
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
Status: Abandoned
Location: 39.326430,-87.179510
Carries Towpath Road over Birch Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss and Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 165.0 Feet
Span Length: 102.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned Pratt through truss bridge over Birch Creek on Towpath Road
History: Pony truss built ca.1880 by Cleveland Bridge & Iron Co., and through built ca. 1920 by the Vincennes Bridge Co.
Built: ca. 1900
Location: Clay County
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136587
East end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
136588
Pony truss North side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
136589
Deck view
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
136590
Through truss North side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
136591
West end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
169796
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
169797
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
375958
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 2016
375957
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 2016
375956
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 2016
375955
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 2016
419701
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December, 2015
419702
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December, 2015
419703
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December, 2015
419704
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December, 2015
419705
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December, 2015
419706
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December, 2015
419707
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July, 2017
419708
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July, 2017
419709
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July, 2017
419710
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July, 2017
419711
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July, 2017
419712
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July, 2017
419713
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July, 2017
419714
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July, 2017
419715
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July, 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.603324,-87.050437
Carries CSX Transportation over CR300E
Design: slab
Design Details: Concrete slab
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over CR300E on CSX Transportation
History: Built 1906
Built: 1906
Location: Clay County
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152166
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
152167
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
152168
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
152169
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
471682
Caught with the train passing over
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471683
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471684
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471685
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471686
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471687
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471688
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471689
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.599827,-87.088042
Carries CSX Transportation over CR 100E
Design: slab
Design Details: Concrete slab
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over CR 100E on CSX Transportation
History: Built 1953
Built: 1953
Location: Clay County
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152151
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
152152
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
152153
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
471678
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471679
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471680
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
471681
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 39.389379,-87.049384
Carries Unbuilt rail line over Kitton Ditch
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Kitton Ditch on unbuilt rail line
History: Built as part of railroad right of way that was never finished.
Built: 1905
Location: Clay County
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150549
Photo taken by J.P. in December 2009
150550
Photo taken by J.P. in December 2009
150551
Photo taken by J.P. in December 2009
150552
Photo taken by J.P. in December 2009
150553
Photo taken by J.P. in December 2009
268291
Photo taken by Jim Grey in October 2013
268292
Photo taken by Jim Grey in October 2013
268293
Photo taken by Jim Grey in October 2013
268294
Photo taken by Jim Grey in October 2013
268295
Photo taken by Jim Grey in October 2013
268296
Photo taken by Jim Grey in October 2013
453078
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
453079
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
453080
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
Status: Open to Traffic
Location: 39.591163,-87.176726
Carries CSX Railroad over Rock Run Church Rd
Design: tunnel
Design Details: Tunnel
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Tunnel on Rock Run Church Rd under CSX Railroad
History: Built 1906
Built: 1906
Location: Clay County
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163663
Photo taken by Tom Hall in July 2009
163664
Photo taken by Tom Hall in July 2009
163665
Photo taken by Tom Hall in July 2009
163684
South end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
163685
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
163686
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
163687
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
163688
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
163689
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
163690
North end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
163691
On top
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
163692
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in May 2008
376701
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
390475
More than a little water
Photo taken by Janis Ford in May 2017
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.364795,-87.142049
Carries CR 150S over Crooked Creek (Branch of Birch Creek)
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Wrought iron Pratt through truss
Total Length: 105.0 Feet
Span Length: 105.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Crooked Creek on CR 150S
History: Built in 1881 by the Cleveland Bridge & Iron Co., removed in 1992
Built: 1881
Location: Clay County
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169794
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
169795
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
348063
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
Status: Never built
Location: 39.392127,-87.025138
Carries Southern Indiana Railroad over Eel River
Design: other
Design Details: Other
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Eel River on nothing
History: An extension of the Southern Indiana to Indianapolis started in 1905 but not finished.
Built: 1905
Location: Clay County
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172741
Eel River East Pier
Part of Unfinished Bridge on Eel River.
Photo taken by Ed Hollowell in July 2010
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West Pier
Fallen pier on west bank of Eel River.
Photo taken by Ed Hollowell in July 2010
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Pier Base, Fallen Pier
The pieces of wood are the remainders of forms from the construction in 1905. The fact that they remain is proof that the pier fell only recently.
Photo taken by Ed Hollowell in July 2010
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Pier Bottom
The bottom of the pier shows evidence of timber pilings that were once below it.
Photo taken by Ed Hollowell in July 2010
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Eastern Piers
The two piers on the east side of the Eel River. Both are still intact.
Photo taken by Ed Hollowell in July 2010
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2020
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Looks like two more piers behind the front. Have to come in the east to find out for sure. Long walk
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2020
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2020
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2020
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.391402,-87.229972
Carries CR 650 W over Big Slough Creek
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Continuous reinforced concrete girder
Total Length: 53.8 Feet
Span Length: 24.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete deck girder bridge over Big Slough Creek on CR 650 W
History: Built 1910; Replaced in 2017
Built: 1910
Location: Clay County
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.284055,-87.110468
Carries Lankford Street over Branch of Conneley Ditch
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Reinforced concrete girder
Total Length: 32.5 Feet
Span Length: 30.2 Feet
Overview: Concrete deck girder bridge over Branch of Conneley Ditch on Lankford Street
History: Built 1916
Built: 1916
Location: Clay County
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I usually only go for truss, but this is kinda cool. The town park is named for Goshorn. (Great park, too)
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in April 2016
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in April 2016
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in April 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.415739,-87.110236
Carries Cr 200 N over Branch of Birch Cr
Design: slab
Design Details: Reinforced concrete slab
Total Length: 27.2 Feet
Span Length: 24.6 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Branch of Birch Cr on Cr 200 N
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915
Location: Clay County
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.284867,-87.111860
Carries First Street over Branch of Conneley Ditch
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Reinforced concrete girder (trans girder) floor beam system
Total Length: 32.8 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete deck girder bridge over Branch of Conneley Ditch on First Street
History: Built 1911
Built: 1911
Location: Clay County
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.352570,-87.155501
Carries CR 250 W over Branch of Birch Creek
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Reinforced concrete girder
Total Length: 30.8 Feet
Span Length: 21.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete deck girder bridge over Branch of Birch Creek on CR 250 W
History: Built 1935
Built: 1935
Location: Clay County
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.458106,-87.014456
Carries CR 500 N over Illinois Creek
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Reinforced concrete girder
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete deck girder bridge over Illinois Creek on CR 500 N
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915
Location: Clay County
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.594735,-87.143170
Carries CR 200 W over CSX Railroad
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Continuous reinforced concrete girder
Total Length: 139.8 Feet
Span Length: 32.8 Feet
Overview: Concrete deck girder bridge over CSX Railroad on CR 200 W
History: Built 1908
Built: 1908
Location: Clay County
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430208
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430209
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
Status: Collapsed, but still in location
Location: 39.334198,-87.165158
Carries former County Road 300 South over Birch Creek
Design: truss/bedstead/pratt
Design Details: Mixed 2 span bridge with 1 pinned Pratt bedstead pony and 1 riveted Warren pony
Total Length: 101.0 Feet
Span Length: 52.0 Feet
Overview: Bedstead Pratt pony truss bridge over Birch Creek on former CR 300S
History: Built ca.1900
Built: ca.1900
Location: Clay County
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SHAARD photo
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Courtney Bridge
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
340643
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in October 25, 2015
Status: Removed, not replaced
Location: 39.328620,-87.124102
Carries Former Evansville & Indianapolis Railroad over Eel River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost railroad bridge over the Eel River on the former E&I Railroad
History:
Built: 1922
Location: Clay County
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Remaining pier
Photo provided by Anna Rees
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Google Earth Imagery
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Photo taken by John Hoff
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Clearly date stamped 1922
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2018
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What's left of the water tower.
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2018
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Eel River Bridge 2
Found this in The Brazil Times. Also all over facebook.
Photo taken by Mike Daffron
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 39.342169,-86.973542
Carries over Branch Six Mile Creek
Design: truss/bedstead/pratt
Design Details: Bedstead Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 36.0 Feet
Span Length: 36.0 Feet
Overview: Bedstead Pratt pony truss bridge over Branch Six Mile Creek
History: Built c. 1900
Built: c. 1900
Location: Clay County
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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???
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
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Ack! The sign does not Lie!!!
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.308055,-87.123807
Carries over Conneley Ditch
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 41.0 Feet
Span Length: 41.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Conneley Ditch
History: Built c. 1905
Built: c.1905
Location: Clay County
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Connelly Ditch CR75W
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.278454,-87.153737
Carries over Conneley Ditch
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 62.0 Feet
Span Length: 62.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Conneley Ditch
History: Built c. 1900
Built: c. 1900
Location: Clay County
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.263947,-87.153358
Carries over Conneley Ditch
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 84.0 Feet
Span Length: 84.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren pony truss bridge over Conneley Ditch
History: Built c. 1930
Built: c. 1930
Location: Clay County
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.264283,-87.170630
Carries over Lafferty Ditch
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 72.0 Feet
Span Length: 72.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren pony truss bridge over Lafferty Creek
History: Built c. 1930
Built: c. 1930
Location: Clay County
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344925
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
344926
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.346525,-87.237781
Carries CR300S over Big Slough Creek
Design: truss/bedstead/pratt
Design Details: Bedstead Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 61.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bedstead Pratt pony truss bridge over Big Slough Creek on CR300S
History: Built c. 1900; Replaced 1991
Built: c. 1900
Location: Clay County
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Photo taken January 2016
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.535900,-87.185832
Carries CR 425 W over Waterworks Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt bedstead pony truss
Total Length: 36.0 Feet
Span Length: 33.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Waterworks Creek
History: Built 1907
Built: 1907
Location: Clay County
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Clay County loves to cannibalize their bridges
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.592805,-87.175905
Carries North Rock Run Church Road over North Branch Otter Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 61.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over North Branch Otter Creek on North Rock Run Church Road
History: Built 1907
Built: 1907
Location: Clay County
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
354130
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.575899,-87.103985
Carries CR 1300 N over Otter Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt Bedstead pony truss
Lafayette Bridge Co
Total Length: 35.0 Feet
Span Length: 34.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Otter Creek on CR 1300 N
History: Built c 1898
Built: C 1898
Location: Clay County
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.575258,-87.056016
Carries CR 1300 N over Van Buren Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt Bedstead pony truss
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Van Buren Creek on CR 1300 N
History: Built c 1900
Built: c 1900
Location: Clay County
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.457600,-87.144832
Carries CR 200 W over Little Birch Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt Bedstead pony truss
Total Length: 51.0 Feet
Span Length: 51.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Little Birch Creek on CR 200 W
History: Built c 1900
Built: c. 1900
Location: Clay County
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374919
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Yuck!
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.474929,-87.120033
Carries CR 600 N over Birch Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt Bedstead pony truss
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Birch Creek on CR 600 N
History: Built c 1915; Lost 1987
Built: c. 1915
Location: Clay County
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
354164
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.474405,-87.091187
Carries CR 600 N over East Fork Birch Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt Bedstead pony truss
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 61.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over East Fork Birch Creek on CR 600 N
History: Built c. 1897; Lost 1985
Built: c 1897
Location: Clay County
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374916
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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The unflattering replacement
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.501481,-87.014190
Carries County Line Road over Croys Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 61.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Croys Creek on County Line Road
History: Built c. 1905; Lost 1988
Built: c. 1905
Location: Clay County
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374915
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
374914
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.431149,-87.107827
Carries CR 300 N over Birch Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 59.0 Feet
Span Length: 59.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren pony truss bridge over Birch Creek on CR 300 N
History: Built c. 1905; Lost 1990
Built: c. 1905
Location: Clay County
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Removed, now a big, gaping hole.
Location: 39.447278,-87.107620
Carries CR 25 over East Fork Birch Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 57.0 Feet
Overview: Warren pony truss bridge over East Fork Birch Creek on CR 25
History: Built c. 1900
Built: c. 1900
Location: Clay County
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374920
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.396095,-86.960712
Carries CR 800 E over Jordan Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren pony truss bridge over Jordan Creek on CR 800 E
History: Built c. 1905; Lost 1990
Built: c. 1905
Location: Clay County
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374922
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
354170
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.227285,-87.136363
Carries CR 1100 S over Conneley Ditch
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 61.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Conneley Ditch on CR 1100 S
History: Built ca. 1905;Replaced 1990
Built: ca. 1905
Location: Clay County
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
374925
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.241961,-87.145662
Carries CR 1000 S over Conneley Ditch
Design: truss/bedstead/pratt
Design Details: Bedstead Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bedstead Pratt pony truss bridge over Conneley Ditch on CR 1000 S
History: Built ca. 1900;Replaced 1990
Built: ca. 1900
Location: Clay County
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378615
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.198270,-87.135380
Carries CR 1300 S over Wabash & Erie Canal
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 75.0 Feet
Span Length: 75.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Wabash & Erie Canal on CR 1300 S
History: Built ca. 1905;Replaced 1988
Built: ca. 1905
Location: Clay County
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This sucker in not so good shape.
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2017
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.186602,-87.086495
Carries CR 1375 S over White Oak Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 41.0 Feet
Span Length: 41.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over White Oak Creek on CR 1375 S
History: Built ca. 1900; Replaced 1991
Built: ca. 1900
Location: Clay County
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378614
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.188461,-87.073600
Carries Cr 200e over Pond Creek
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 39.0 Feet
Span Length: 34.8 Feet
Overview: Girder bridge over Pond Creek on Cr 200e
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915
Location: Clay County
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.284739,-87.128331
Carries Cr 100w over Branch of Conneley Ditch
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 45.9 Feet
Span Length: 21.0 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over Branch of Conneley Ditch on Cr 100w
History: Built 1925
Built: 1925
Location: Clay County
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.278900,-87.170739
Carries Cr 750s over Lafferty Ditch
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 32.8 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Lafferty Ditch on Cr 750s
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Clay County
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428096
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2018
428097
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2018
428100
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in May 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2021
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.302231,-87.221969
Carries Cr 600w over Branch of Big Slough Cr
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 32.2 Feet
Span Length: 27.9 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over Branch of Big Slough Cr on Cr 600w
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Clay County
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430047
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430048
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430049
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.391439,-86.961661
Carries Cr 800e over Muddy Branch
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 23.0 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Muddy Branch on Cr 800e
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Clay County
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430219
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430220
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430221
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
430222
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2018
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 39.255921,-87.076865
Carries Former RR line over Tributary of White Oak Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned timber stringer bridge over Tributary of White Oak Creek on Former RR line
History:
Built:
Location: Clay County
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439461
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
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Heavily covered with No Trespassing signs
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 39.373282,-87.148010
Carries Former RR line over Brush Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned timber stringer bridge over Brush Creek on Former RR line
History:
Built:
Location: Clay County
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439469
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
439470
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 39.366979,-87.137622
Carries over Tributary of Birch Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned deck plate girder bridge over Tributary of Birch Creek
History:
Built:
Location: Clay County
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439528
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
439471
Saline City
google image
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
439531
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
439532
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in December 2018
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.444302,-86.993616
Carries Poland Road (Now SR 42) over Eel River
Design: truss/through/burr
Design Details: Burr arch-truss
Total Length: 160.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Burr arch-truss bridge over Eel River on Poland Road (Now SR 42)
History: Built 1872
Built: 1872
Location: Clay County
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445047
Indiana Historical Society
445048
Indiana Historical Society
445081
Poland, Indiana, 1938 Eel River, Poland Beach Bridge, State Road 42
Indiana State Library
445082
Poland, Indiana, 1938 Eel River, Poland Beach Bridge, State Road 42
Indiana State Library
445083
Poland, Indiana, 1938 Eel River, Poland Beach Bridge, State Road 42
Indiana State Library
445084
Poland, Indiana, 1938 Eel River, Poland Beach Bridge, State Road 42
Indiana State Library
445085
Poland, Indiana, 1938 Eel River, Poland Beach Bridge, State Road 42. To the left, construction of current Truss Bridge.
Indiana State Library
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.384100,-87.020657
Carries State Route 46 over Eel River
Design: truss/through/burr
Design Details: Burr arch-truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Burr arch-truss bridge over Eel River on State Route 46
History: Built in 1870 by Muehler & Notter; replaced with a steel truss bridge in 1933
Built: 1870
Location: Clay County
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445957
1933 photo
Indiana Historical Society
451015
Bowling Green
Unknown origin
451016
The Frank Hohenberger Photographic Collection
Courtesy, The Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. For commercial uses, please contact the Lilly Library at 1200 East Seventh Street, Bloomington, Indiana, 47405-5500 or at http://www.indiana.edu/~liblilly/
451017
The Frank Hohenberger Photographic Collection
Courtesy, The Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana. For commercial uses, please contact the Lilly Library at 1200 East Seventh Street, Bloomington, Indiana, 47405-5500 or at http://www.indiana.edu/~liblilly/
478922
Historic Postcard
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in January 2019
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.386465,-87.016413
Carries Bowling Green-Poland Road over Jordan Creek
Design: truss/through/burr
Design Details: Burr arch-truss
Total Length: 105.0 Feet
Span Length: 87.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Burr arch-truss bridge over Jordan Creek on Bowling Green-Poland Road
History: Built in 1871 by Muehler & Notter; replaced in 1959
Built: 1871
Location: Clay County
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445960
1936 photo
Indiana Historical Society
453089
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
453090
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
453091
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 39.389541,-87.048087
Carries Unbuilt rail line over Ashboro Road
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Ashboro Road on Unbuilt rail line
History: Built as part of railroad right of way that was never finished
Built: 1905
Location: Clay County
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453074
Photo taken by Mike Daffron
453075
Photo taken by Mike Daffron
453073
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
453076
Photo taken by Mike Daffron
453077
Photo taken by Mike Daffron
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.388644,-87.044753
Carries Ashboro Road over Branch of Hog Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Branch of Hog Creek on Ashboro Road
History:
Built:
Location: Clay County
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453081
Looking south
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
453082
looking north
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
453083
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
453084
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
453085
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
453086
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
453087
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
453088
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in July 2019
Status:
Location: 39.360930,-87.006960
Carries over
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge
History:
Built:
Location: Clay County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge after partial collapse
Location: 39.264781,-87.188928
Carries State Road 246 over Eel River
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: Whipple through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Eel River on State Road 246
History: Built 1883-84; Floor collapsed and bridge removed 1962.
Built: 1884
Location: Clay County
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486768
Neal's Mill Bridge
The Terre Haute Tribune: March 10 1962
Status: Destroyed by a tornado
Location: 39.271580,-87.194157
Carries Kossuth Road over Eel River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Eel River on Kossuth Road
History: Built 1876; Destroyed by a tornado on May 28, 1883
Built: 1876
Location: Clay County
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Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 39.249499,-87.150156
Carries CR 950 S over Connelly Ditch
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Connelly Ditch on CR 950 S
History:
Built:
Location: Clay County
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492501
Looking north to West side abutment.
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2021
492502
closer view
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2021
492503
East side abutment
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2021
492504
East side
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2021
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 39.245561,-87.147860
Carries CR 200 W over Connelly Ditch
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Connelly Ditch on CR 200 W
History:
Built:
Location: Clay County
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492505
Bridge is waaaay out. Looking west
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2021
492506
looking west
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2021
492507
east
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in March 2021
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.
