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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.343871,-85.388366
Carries Center Pike (North Walnut Street) over Mississinewa River
Design: truss/through/baltimore
Design Details: Baltimore through truss
Total Length: 207.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Baltimore through truss bridge over Mississinewa River on Center Pike (North Walnut Street)
History: Built 1888 by the Indiana Bridge Company; Replaced 1966
Built: 1888
Location: Delaware County
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Mississinewa River Bridge
Muncie Evening Press: May 28 1966
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Mississinewa River Bridge
Article
Muncie Evening Press: May 28 1966
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.113333,-85.480000
Carries Old IN 67 over Bell Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 63.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Bell Creek on Old IN 67
History: Built 1937
Built: 1937
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.198057,-85.376250
Carries Broadway Avenue over White River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 365.1 Feet
Span Length: 76.1 Feet
Overview: Four-span concrete arch bridge over White River on Broadway Avenue in Muncie
History: Built 1936; rehabilitated 1999
Built: 1936
Location: Delaware County
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West side of bridge.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.174444,-85.491944
Carries IN 32 over Buck Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 140.7 Feet
Span Length: 44.9 Feet
Overview: Three-span concrete arch bridge over Buck Creek on IN 32 in Yorktown
History: Built 1928; rehabilitated 1968
Built: 1928
Location: Delaware County
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Looking South
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Closer view of the center arch
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.304444,-85.235000
Carries IN 67 over Halfway Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 49.9 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Halfway Creek on IN 67 in Albany
History: Built 1929; rehabilitated 1969
Built: 1929
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.194890,-85.391865
Carries W Washington Street over White River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Filled-spandrel arch
Total Length: 280.8 Feet
Span Length: 64.9 Feet
Overview: Four-span concrete arch bridge over White River on Washington Street in Muncie
History: Built ca. 1930; rehabilitated 1996
Built: 1930
Location: Delaware 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 courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Overview
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Looking East
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Crosses river and trail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Arch over river
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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River pier
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Side detail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Arch detail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Curved wing
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Stone possibly from an earlier bridge
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Looking down on East side
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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North end
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Intersection North of bridge
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Barrel looking South
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Looking down the West side
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Vertical of pier
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Lightpost
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Looking down the railing
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2010
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Status:
Location: 40.312988,-85.306492
Carries CR 850 North over Mississinewa River
Design: truss/through/polygonal
Design Details: IBCo referred to it as a "high-triangular" or a Warren polygonal chord through truss.
Total Length: 183.0 Feet
Span Length: 180.1 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Mississinewa River on CR 850 North
History: Built 1902; rehabilitated 1985
Built: 1902
Location: Delaware County
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Before repairs on floor were completed.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon
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Unique Warren (High-triangular) trusses.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon
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Now reopened with new floor system.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in December 2008
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Oblique
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Barrel
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Diagonal junction at upper chord. These unique diagonals are made of 4 angles laced on all sides to form a box.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Diagonal/sway bracing connection
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Lower diagonal junction
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Metal grid floor with solid strip for cycles and animals to cross on.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Pinned connection at endpost and upper chord
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Looking up at South side of bridge
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Most floor beams were replaced, but this one is a holdover
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Crafted diagonals are all in compression
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Eyebars
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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North side
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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North oblique
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Portal bracing detail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Vertical shots
Diagonals
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Side view with reflection
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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The vertical rods are for floor beams to hang from and not truss members
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Outside view
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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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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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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More Pins for Christopher!
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, March 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron, March 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron, March 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron, March 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron, March 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron, March 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron, March 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron, March 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron, March 2018
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron
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Merry Christmas!
Photo taken by Mike Daffron
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Status: In storage or disassembled
Relocated to Muncie for use over the White River in the new Kitselman Park and Trailhead.
Location: 40.291863,-85.237661
Carries CR 800 East over Mississinewa River
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: 9-panel, pinned Camelback through truss
Total Length: 176.8 Feet
Span Length: 174.8 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Mississinewa River on CR 800 East
History: Built 1905; rehabilitated 1985; moved and restored 2019
Built: 1905
Location: Delaware County
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An older photo
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon
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Lots of flowers on the South side
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Oblique looking NE
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Barrel shot looking East
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Truss and railing
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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East end of bridge
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Another oblique looking SW
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Lower chord
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Looking up at North side
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Scenic view looking South
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Two different railings welded together
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Floor beams
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Added rods sticking through top
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Portal bracing
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Barrel looking West
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Flowers just add to the view
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Truss detail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Rods have been added at some time to all vertical panel points. These have done nothing but loosen up the truss members and make the bridge very noisy
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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End post/ side detail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Photo taken by Greg Sommer
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Photo taken by Greg Sommer
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Photo taken by Greg Sommer
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Photo taken by Greg Sommer
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Photo taken by Greg Sommer
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Photo taken by Greg Sommer
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Status: Bridge dismantled and stored for reuse, new bridge built at site.
Location: 40.291667,-85.312500
Carries CR 700 North over Mississinewa River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: riveted Pratt pony trusses
Total Length: 165.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet
Overview: Two-span pony truss bridge over Mississinewa River on CR 700 North
History: Built 1925; rehabilitated 1979; closed in December 2003
Built: 1925
Location: Delaware County
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon
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Plaque
Photo taken by Tom Hall in July 2007
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Center pier
Photo taken by Tom Hall in July 2007
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Abutment
Photo taken by Tom Hall in July 2007
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Looking West
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Northern trusses
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Truss detail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Where the two span meet
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Southern trusses
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Truss/ upper chord connection
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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End post/ upper chord connection
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Barrel shot
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Vertical/ diagonal detail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Center pier has cut stone reinforced with concrete. There was likely an earlier bridge at this spot.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Gusset plate connection
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.283056,-85.309444
Carries IN 28 over Mississinewa River
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 271.9 Feet
Span Length: 64.9 Feet
Overview: Four-span concrete arch bridge over Mississinewa River on IN 28
History: Built 1928; rehabilitated 1990
Built: 1928
Location: Delaware County
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389407
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.
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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.
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.192778,-85.287778
Carries IN 32 over Mud Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 29.8 Feet
Span Length: 29.8 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Mud Creek on IN 32 in Selma
History: Built 1958
Built: 1958
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 40.165887,-85.529597
Carries Priest Ford Road (CR 750 W) over West Fork White River
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: Pin-connected, 11-panel Camelback through truss
Total Length: 258.9 Feet
Span Length: 200.1 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over West Fork White River on Priest Ford Road (CR 750 W)
History: Built 1897; rehabilitated 1974; bypassed by new bridge in 2001
Built: 1897
Location: Delaware County
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Overview
Photo taken by Joshua Collins
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Portal
Photo taken by Joshua Collins
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Replacement bridge plaque
Photo taken by Joshua Collins
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East end. Landowner attempting to plant trees and further obstruct view.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2009
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Wider view from East.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2009
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North side of bridge. Foliage makes it hard to get good shots of the bridge.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2009
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Vertical from East.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2009
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Best photo
Braved the elements, climbed over barbed wire, ignored beware of dog sign, probably broke trespassing laws, but all in a days bridge hunting.
Photo taken by John Key
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From the road
Reflections
Photo taken by John Key
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Image
Photo taken by John Key
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Image
Photo taken by John Key
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Image
Photo taken by John Key
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Image
Photo taken by John Key
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Image
Photo taken by John Key
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Image
Photo taken by John Key
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Image
Photo taken by John Key
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Priest Ford Bridge
The Star Press: January 18 2000
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Priest Ford Bridge
The Star Press: January 18 2000
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.334722,-85.336389
Carries CR 1000 North over Rees Ditch
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 23.9 Feet
Span Length: 23.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Rees Ditch on CR 1000 North
History: Built 1993
Built: 1993
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Removed and replaced
Location: 40.349398,-85.306154
Carries CR 1100 North over Rees Ditch
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Riveted Warren pony truss
Total Length: 73.1 Feet
Span Length: 71.8 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Rees Ditch on CR 1100 North
History: Built 1925 by the Indiana Bridge Company, replaced in 2003.
Built: 1925
Location: Delaware 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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Status: Replaced with treated wooden bridge
Location: 40.076667,-85.246667
Carries CR 800 South over Stoney Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: 4-panel, riveted Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 71.8 Feet
Span Length: 69.9 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Stoney Creek on CR 800 South
History: Built ca. 1920
Built: ca. 1920
Location: Delaware County
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SHAARD photo
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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.
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.211944,-85.375278
Carries Waid Avenue over Muncie Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 37.1 Feet
Span Length: 17.1 Feet
Overview: Two-span arch bridge over Muncie Creek on Waid Avenue in Muncie
History: Built ca. 1950
Built: ca. 1950
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Bridge is open with weight restriction
Location: 40.168611,-85.271111
Carries CR 170 South over White River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Riveted Warren through truss
Total Length: 191.9 Feet
Span Length: 188.9 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over White River on CR 170 South
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Delaware County
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon
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Portal
Photo taken by Tom Hall in July 2007
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Overview
Photo taken by Tom Hall in July 2007
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East approach
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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East portal
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Truss detail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Sway bracing
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Oblique
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Lower chord
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Gusset plates
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Portal detail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
165538
Farm equipment CAN use this bridge!
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Plaque
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Hanger for original lattice guardrail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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The diagonals carry the load, while the verticals are only used to suspend a floor beam
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Diagonal/ upper chord connection
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Truss with mirrored sway bracing
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Looking through from the East
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Grey December day
We pass over bridges every day and don't remember them, but when you drive over this one you can never forget.
Photo taken by John Key
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A sad day
Sadly the end appears to be looming.
Photo taken by John Key
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I never knew you were so close.
This is one of the best bridges to cross, the wood planks really show its character.
Photo taken by John Key
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Status: Restored and reopened to traffic with a 13 Ton limit.
Location: 40.149155,-85.552940
Carries CR 300 South over White River
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: Pin-connected, 11-panel Camelback through truss
Total Length: 202.0 Feet
Span Length: 200.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over White River on CR 300S
History: Built 1902 by the Indiana Bridge Co.
Built: 1902
Location: Delaware County
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View from a distance
Photo taken by Joshua Collins
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East portal
Photo taken by Joshua Collins
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West portal
Photo taken by Joshua Collins
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Close-up of truss
Photo taken by Joshua Collins
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Bridge being dismantled for restoration. To be reassembled at this location.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in December 2008
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Bridge being reassembled. 4-panels including West portal complete.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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Painting is complete. Bracing is being installed in preparation to move bridge back over the White River.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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Back over the river.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2009
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East end of bridge
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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View from Northeast
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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Replicated Plaque
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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View from upstream
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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Oblique from West
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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New floor beams, stringers, and diagonal bracing.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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The following pictures show the bridge in various stages of reassembly
Mirrored sway bracing.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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High and dry.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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Hmmmmm......seems to be on the wrong side of the abutment.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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Eyebar connection at vertical.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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This angle is usually hard to get.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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This half was White.........
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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......While this half was Green.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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How about Green and White.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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The White was actually the intermediate coat of paint.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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And the Green is the finish coat.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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This contraption was placed at both ends in preparation to lift the bridge back over the river.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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Upper chord/Vertical connection.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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Unique barrel shot.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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floor system and lower chord.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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Original steel roller nest had rusted solid and was inoperable.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2009
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Roller nests were replaced with Neoprene pad bearing seats.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2009
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Back home again.......
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2009
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Gracefully spanning the White River.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2009
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Lower lateral bracing.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2009
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The intricate weaving of a truss bridge.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2009
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Installing the new wooden deck.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2009
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Triangles everywhere.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in June 2009
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Northeast corner
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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Oblique
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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Guardrail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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West end
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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Wide shot of East end
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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North side
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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West end vertical
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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Bird's eye looking East
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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Side view
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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Lower chord eyebars
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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Bracing
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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Truss verticals
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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Vertical barrel
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in July 2009
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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New to me
Cold day to see this but was worth the drive to see this bridge
Photo taken by John Key
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Great setting
Light snow
Photo taken by John Key
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In the mud
Good side shot
Photo taken by John Key
372651
What a view
From the foundation
Photo taken by John Key
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Up on a hill
Perfect vantage point best shot
Photo taken by John Key
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Snow in shadow
Very little traffic
Photo taken by John Key
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Green amid the gloom
A lot of different vantage points the setting was wonderful
Photo taken by John Key
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High Banks 1
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in November 2018
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High Banks 2
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in November 2018
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.103559,-85.480519
Carries Sunrise Road (CR 500 West) over Williams Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Riveted Warren pony truss
Total Length: 50.8 Feet
Span Length: 48.9 Feet
Overview: Warren pony truss bridge over Williams Creek on Sunrise Road (CR 500 West)
History: Built ca. 1920; rehabilitated 1999
Built: ca. 1920
Location: Delaware County
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2009
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Steep creek
Short span but deep
Photo taken by John Key
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Snowy
Nice little bridge
Photo taken by John Key
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Adding detail
Photo taken by John Key
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More detail
Photo taken by John Key
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Mid point
The middle connection
Photo taken by John Key
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.268406,-85.288639
Carries CR 525E over Mississinewa River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Riveted Warren through truss with a riveted Pratt pony approach span.
Total Length: 225.0 Feet
Span Length: 180.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren through truss bridge over Mississinewa River on CR 525E
History: Built in 1915 by the Indiana Bridge Company
Built: 1915
Location: Delaware 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 courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status:
Location: 40.200862,-85.379936
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over White River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss with riveted connections.
Total Length: 195.0 Feet
Span Length: 125.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over West Fork White River on Norfolk Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Delaware County
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153531
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
153532
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
153537
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
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Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234022
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234023
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234024
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234025
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in April 2009
234026
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234027
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234028
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234029
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234031
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234032
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234033
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234034
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
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Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
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Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
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Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
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Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234039
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
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Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234046
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
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Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234048
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234049
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
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Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234051
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234052
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
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Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
234054
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
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Photo taken by Andrew Raker in March 2014
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Sturdy
Looks to be in good shape
Photo taken by John Key
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In use
Waited for train
Photo taken by John Key
372666
Action shot
Made a memory
Photo taken by John Key
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Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 40.201443,-85.381084
Carries Cardinal Greenway Trail over West Fork White River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Multi-span Plate girders with varied heights
Total Length: 215.0 Feet
Span Length: 85.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over West Fork White River on Cardinal Greenway Trail
History: Built ca.1920 by the C&O Railroad
Built: ca.1920
Location: Delaware County
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153538
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
153539
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
233973
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
233974
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2012
287427
Photo taken by Andrew Raker in March 2014
287428
Photo taken by Andrew Raker in March 2014
287429
Photo taken by Andrew Raker in March 2014
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Status: Abandoned
Location: 40.201495,-85.381349
Carries over West Fork White River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 2-span Pratt through truss
Total Length: 265.0 Feet
Span Length: 135.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned pratt through truss bridge over West Fork White River
History: Built ca. 1885 by the Pennsylvania Railroad
Built: ca.1885
Location: Delaware County
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153408
North portal.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
153409
East side of bridge.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
153410
Truss detail.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
153411
Portal detail.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
153412
3 bridges can be seen here. The abandoned through truss, a plate girder being used by the Cardinal Greenway, and an active Railroad through truss.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
153413
Vertical portal view.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
153414
Vertical barrel shot through bridge.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
153415
Unique ribbon-laced eyebars.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
153416
Ribbon-laced eyebars of the lower chord.
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in April 2009
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Photo taken by Andrew Raker in March 2014
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Photo taken by Andrew Raker in March 2014
287396
Photo taken by Andrew Raker in March 2014
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Photo taken by Andrew Raker in March 2014
287398
Photo taken by Andrew Raker in March 2014
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Photo taken by Andrew Raker in March 2014
287400
Photo taken by Andrew Raker in March 2014
372667
Tall shot
Made to last
Photo taken by John Key
372668
Lots of detail
Very thick steel
Photo taken by John Key
372669
A lot of steel
Eye beams very tall
Photo taken by John Key
372670
Amazed at how oversized the cross bracing is
Bolts
Photo taken by John Key
372671
Built for a train
Very intricately tied together and riveted.
Photo taken by John Key
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.154094,-85.329212
Carries CR 266S (Inlow Springs Rd) over White River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 163.0 Feet
Span Length: 160.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over White River on CR 266S (Inlow Springs Rd)
History: Built in 1903 by the Indiana Bridge Company, replaced in 1985.
Built: 1903
Location: Delaware County
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156004
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
156005
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
449632
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
sans plaques
449633
Fullhart Ford Bridge
Muncie Evening Press: January 30 1969
449634
Fullhart Ford Bridge
Muncie Evening Press: September 16 1975
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.120850,-85.471508
Carries IN 67 over Bell Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Bell Creek on IN 67
History: Built 1936
Built: 1936
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.372387,-85.456495
Carries CR 375 W over Mississinewa River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: (2)7-panel, pinned Pratt through trusses
Total Length: 224.1 Feet
Span Length: 107.9 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Mississinewa River on CR 375 W
History: Built 1900 by the Indiana Bridge Company; replaced in 1993
Built: 1900
Location: Delaware County
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155998
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
155999
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.232572,-85.560884
Carries CR 925 W (Lee Pit Rd.) over Killbuck Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: 3-panel Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 57.1 Feet
Span Length: 55.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Killbuck Creek on CR 925 W
History: Built 1925; replaced 1994
Built: 1925
Location: Delaware County
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389402
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.245796,-85.529071
Carries CR 750 W over Jakes Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 57.1 Feet
Span Length: 54.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Jakes Creek on CR 750 W
History: Built ca. 1920; replaced 1991
Built: ca. 1920
Location: Delaware County
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389399
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.262355,-85.514933
Carries CR 500 N over Killbuck Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: 3-panel, riveted Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 62.0 Feet
Span Length: 59.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Killbuck Creek on CR 500 N
History: Built 1925; replaced 1991
Built: 1925
Location: Delaware County
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389401
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.247101,-85.519706
Carries County Road 700 West (Bethel Ave.) over Jakes Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: 4-panel Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 56.1 Feet
Span Length: 54.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Jakes Creek on CR 700W.
History: Built 1925; replaced 1991
Built: 1925
Location: Delaware County
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389400
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.149225,-85.378193
Carries Fusion Road (CR 300S) over Buck Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: 3-panel Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 65.0 Feet
Span Length: 63.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Buck Creek on Fusion Road
History: Built 1919; replaced 1993
Built: 1919
Location: Delaware County
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389398
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 40.185276,-85.411493
Carries Nichols Avenue over White River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 280.9 Feet
Span Length: 89.9 Feet
Overview: Lost concrete arch bridge over White River on Nichols Avenue in Muncie
History: Built ca. 1930; rehabilitated 1976; replaced 1996
Built: ca. 1930
Location: Delaware County
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389403
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Removed and replaced
Location: 40.164677,-85.253991
Carries CR 700E over White River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: One 12 panel and one 6 panel riveted Warren through trusses.
Total Length: 285.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren through truss bridge over White River on CR 700E
History: Built in 1912 & 1915 by the Indiana Bridge Company; replaced in 1986
Built: 1912/1915
Location: Delaware County
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156000
The longer and heavier Warren span
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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The smaller and lighter Warren span
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.096248,-85.301980
Carries CR 419E over Cardinal Greenway (Former C&O RR)
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber Trestle
Total Length: 135.0 Feet
Span Length: 28.0 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Cardinal Greenway (Former C&O RR) on CR 419E
History: Built ca.1930 by the C&O RR
Built: ca.1920
Location: Delaware County
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165459
South approach
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Sloped deck looking North
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Oblique
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Looking down at West side
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Support structures
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
165464
Looking up at supports and underneath deck
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
165465
Looking East
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
165466
Looking West from the Cardinal Greenway trail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Northern support structure
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Support structure
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Looking up at support beams
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Southern abutment and fill
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Barrel shot through supports
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Deck looking South
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Looking over railing at former C&O corridor (now Cardinal Greenway)
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Northern approach
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Railing detail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
165477
Vehicle crossing bridge
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Vertical shots
Looking West
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Southern supports
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
165480
Support detail
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Railroad identification sign
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Barrel
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Underside of deck
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2010
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Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 40.175098,-85.494123
Carries trail over Buck Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 90.0 Feet
Span Length: 90.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt pony truss bridge over Buck Creek on trail
History: Originally built as part of a 2-span bridge at Mahalasville in Morgan County, with this span being moved here in 2005.
Built: 1927
Location: Delaware County
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182682
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in May 2006
195777
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
195789
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
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Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
195792
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
195793
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
195794
Photo taken by Anthony Dillon in March 2011
382707
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
372672
Up dating
Just giving this bridge another moment
Photo taken by John Key
453182
Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Photo taken by Mike Daffron in February 2017
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.303724,-85.234973
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway Company over Halfway Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 47.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Halfway Creek on Norfolk Southern Railway Company
History:
Built:
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.268394,-85.288666
Carries County Road 525 East over Mississinewa River
Design: truss/through/baltimore
Design Details: Baltimore through truss
Total Length: 210.0 Feet
Span Length: 210.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Baltimore Through truss bridge over Mississinewa River
History: Built ca. 1880's by the Indiana Bridge Company; destroyed in the 1913 flood.
Built: ca. 1880's
Location: Delaware County
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418228
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
441380
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.148830,-85.304692
Carries Inlow Springs Road (CR 431E) over White River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 8-panel, Pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 176.0 Feet
Span Length: 136.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over White River on Inlow Springs Road (CR 431E)
History: Built in 1897 by the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie, replaced in 1985.
Built: 1897
Location: Delaware County
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449629
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
449630
Inlow Springs Bridge
Muncie Evening Press: January 30 1969
449631
Inlow Springs Bridge
Muncie Evening Press: September 16 1975
449635
Whitney Ford Bridge
Muncie Evening Press: July 2 1979
449644
Jim Cooper photo
449645
Jim Cooper photo
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.148943,-85.303805
Carries Inlow Springs Rd/431 E over White River
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details:
Total Length: 224.1 Feet
Span Length: 73.2 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over White River on Inlow Springs Rd/431 E
History:
Built: 1985
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.318838,-85.319572
Carries County Road 371 East over Mississinewa River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Riveted Pratt through truss
Total Length: 132.0 Feet
Span Length: 129.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Mississinewa River on County Road 371 East
History: Built in 1908 by the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie, replaced in 1986.
Built: 1908
Location: Delaware County
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449626
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
449627
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
449628
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.259313,-85.519958
Carries County Road 700 West over Killbuck Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: 3-panel Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 46.0 Feet
Span Length: 46.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren pony truss with alternating verticals bridge over Killbuck Creek on County Road 700 West
History: Built ca. 1910
Built: ca. 1910
Location: Delaware County
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389408
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.106022,-85.474854
Carries County Road 600 South over Williams Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: 3-panel Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 51.0 Feet
Span Length: 51.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren pony truss with alternating verticals bridge over Williams Creek on County Road 600 South
History: Built ca. 1910
Built: ca. 1910
Location: Delaware County
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389409
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 40.120535,-85.471843
Carries County Road 500 West over Bell Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: 5-panel, riveted Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 75.0 Feet
Span Length: 75.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Bell Creek on County Road 500 West
History: Built ca. 1915
Built: ca. 1915
Location: Delaware County
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389410
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.167333,-85.543141
Carries Burkmill Road (CR 175S) over York Prairie Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: 3-panel Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 58.0 Feet
Span Length: 58.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren pony truss with alternating verticals bridge over York Prairie Creek on Burkmill Road.
History: Built ca. 1915
Built: ca. 1915
Location: Delaware County
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389411
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.076578,-85.291525
Carries County Line Road (800 S near 500E) over Buck Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: 4-panel Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 64.0 Feet
Span Length: 64.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren pony truss with alternating verticals bridge over Buck Creek on County Line Road
History: Built ca. 1915
Built: ca. 1915
Location: Delaware County
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389412
Photo courtesy of the Indiana State Department of Natural Resource, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology.
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.131077,-85.557087
Carries River Road over White River
Design: truss/through/baltimore
Design Details: One of several Baltimore trusses IBCo. built before they turned to the Camelback design for their longer bridges.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Baltimore Through truss bridge over White River on River Road just North of Daleville
History: Built ca. 1890 by the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie; replaced in 1965.
Built: ca. 1890
Location: Delaware County
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399003
Historic photo
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.174417,-85.492241
Carries Smith Street over Buck Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Buck Creek on Smith Street
History: Built 1902; replaced
Built: 1902
Location: Delaware County
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419422
Published prior to 1923
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.192878,-85.363316
Carries East Jackson Street over White River (West Fork)
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over White River (West Fork) on East Jackson Street
History: Built ca. 1880's
Built: ca. 1880's
Location: Delaware County
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440943
Pre 1923 photo
487930
E. Jackson St Bridge, Muncie 3-23-13.
1913 Postcard view
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.197015,-85.388979
Carries High Street/Wheeling Avenue over White River (West Fork)
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: 11-panel, pinned Camelback through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Camelback through truss bridge over White River (West Fork) on High Street/Wheeling Avenue
History: Built ca. 1890
Built: ca. 1890
Location: Delaware County
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440930
1913 Flood photo
Pre 1923 photo
440931
1913 Flood photo
Pre 1923 photo
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.194888,-85.391809
Carries Washington Street over White River (West Fork)
Design: truss/through/baltimore
Design Details: Baltimore through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Baltimore Through truss bridge over White River (West Fork) on Washington Street
History: Built 1887; Replaced 1930
Built: 1887
Location: Delaware County
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440942
1913 Flood photo
Pre 1923 photo
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.193010,-85.398993
Carries West Jackson Street over White River (West Fork)
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: Camelback through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Camelback through truss bridge over White River (West Fork) on West Jackson Street
History: Built in 1892 by the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie; replaced in 1937.
Built: 1892
Location: Delaware County
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440946
1913 Flood photo
Pre 1923 photo
441052
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.198041,-85.376210
Carries Broadway Avenue over White River (West Fork)
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: Camelback through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Camelback through truss bridge over White River (West Fork) on Broadway Avenue
History: Built in 1892 by the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie; replaced in 1936.
Built: 1892
Location: Delaware County
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440947
ca. 1910 postcard
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.178479,-85.342218
Carries Memorial Drive over White River (West Fork)
Design: truss/through/baltimore
Design Details: Pinned Baltimore through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Baltimore through truss bridge over White River (West Fork) on Memorial Drive
History: Built ca. 1888 by the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie; replaced in 1973.
Built: ca. 1888
Location: Delaware County
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441036
1890 photo
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.204064,-85.386137
Carries Walnut Street over White River (West Fork)
Design: truss/through/polygonal
Design Details: Indiana Bridge Company "High-Triangular" design.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Polygonal Warren through truss bridge over White River (West Fork) on Walnut Street
History: Built in 1889 by the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie; replaced in 1937
Built: 1889
Location: Delaware County
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441051
Pre 1923 photo
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 40.171013,-85.244922
Carries Former Road over White River (West Fork)
Design: truss/through/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over White River (West Fork) on Former Road
History: Built ca. 1880
Built: ca. 1880
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.294145,-85.248515
Carries Dowden Avenue over Mississinewa River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 10-panel, pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Mississinewa River on Dowden Avenue
History: Built ca. 1895 by the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie; replaced in 1974
Built: ca. 1895
Location: Delaware County
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442117
Courtesy of the "Lost Muncie" Facebook group.
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.184965,-85.419113
Carries Tillotson Avenue over White River (West Fork)
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: Camelback through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Camelback through truss bridge over White River (West Fork) on Tillotson Avenue
History: Built ca. 1910 by the Indiana Bridge Company; replaced in 1964.
Built: ca. 1910
Location: Delaware County
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442128
Courtesy of the "Lost Muncie" Facebook group.
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.202603,-85.382453
Carries Elm Street over White River (West Fork)
Design: truss/through/polygonal
Design Details: IBCo. High-Triangular polygonal Warren Truss.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Polygonal Warren through truss bridge over White River (West Fork) on Elm Street
History: Built ca. 1890's by the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie; replaced in 1937.
Built: ca. 1890's
Location: Delaware County
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442240
Postcard use courtesy of John Hobson
509480
Elm St. Bridge Muncie, Ind.
1913 Postcard view
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge in 1951
Location: 40.263363,-85.227302
Carries Selvey Road (Now CR 850E) over Mud Creek
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 35.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost stringer bridge over Mud Creek on Selvey Road
History:
Built:
Location: Delaware County
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443727
Selvey Road - Mud Creek Bridge
Muncie Evening Press: June 6 1950
443728
Selvey Road - Mud Creek Bridge
Muncie Evening Press: June 2 1950
443731
Selvey Road - Mud Creek Bridge
Article about replacement bridge
Muncie Evening Press: October 1 1951
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Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 40.192414,-85.363131
Carries White River Greenway/Cardinal Greenway over West Fork White River
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: 9-panel, pinned Camelback through truss
Total Length: 176.8 Feet
Span Length: 174.8 Feet
Overview: Camelback through truss bridge over West Fork White River on White River Greenway/Cardinal Greenway
History: Built South of Albany in 1905 over the Mississinewa River by the Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie, restored and moved over the White River next to the East Jackson Street Bridge in 2019.
Built: 1905
Location: Delaware County
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450046
Taken just after bridge was placed on supports
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2019
500842
North side
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2021
500843
Northwest oblique
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2021
500844
South side
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2021
500845
West end
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2021
500846
Barrel
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2021
500847
Southwest oblique
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2021
500848
Southwest oblique
Photo taken by Tony Dillon in June 2021
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge in 1975
Location: 40.170190,-85.487220
Carries Cornbread Road over Buck Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 8-panel, Pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Buck Creek on Cornbread Road
History:
Built:
Location: Delaware County
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452971
Cornbread Road - Buck Creek Bridge
Muncie Evening Press: June 19 1975
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.193050,-85.287770
Carries IN 32 over Mud Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren Pony truss bridge over Mud Creek on IN 32
History:
Built:
Location: Delaware County
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454542
IN 32 - Mud Creek Bridge (Older)
The Star Press: February 18 1948
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.338137,-85.357759
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over Mississinewa River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 275.0 Feet
Span Length: 85.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Mississinewa River on Norfolk Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.295075,-85.246657
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over Mississinewa River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 210.0 Feet
Span Length: 70.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Mississinewa River on Norfolk Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.194123,-85.363899
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over White River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 265.0 Feet
Span Length: 75.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over White River on Norfolk Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.191894,-85.362955
Carries CSX Transportation over White River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 320.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over White River on CSX Transportation
History:
Built:
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.188452,-85.408836
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over White River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 230.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over White River on Norfolk Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 40.197746,-85.367611
Carries Norfolk Southern Railway over White River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 270.0 Feet
Span Length: 75.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over White River on Norfolk Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Delaware County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge after a partial collapse
Location: 40.349684,-85.423189
Carries Eaton-Wheeling Pike over Mississinewa River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Combination wood and iron through truss
Total Length: 225.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Combination Pratt through truss bridge over Mississinewa River on Eaton-Wheeling Pike
History: Built ca. 1880's
Built: ca. 1880's
Location: Delaware County
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486701
Nixon Bridge
The Star Press: May 17 1964
486702
Nixon Bridge
Account of Collapse
Muncie Evening Press: May 18 1901
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge after a partial collapse
Location: 40.349691,-85.423199
Carries Eaton-Wheeling Pike over Mississinewa River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: (2) Pinned Pratt through trusses
Total Length: 219.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Mississinewa River on Eaton-Wheeling Pike
History: Built 1901 by Indiana Bridge Company; Replaced 1964 after one span collapsed.
Built: 1901
Location: Delaware County
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486703
Nixon Bridge
Muncie Evening Press: March 6 1964
486704
Nixon Bridge
The Star Press: May 17 1964
486705
Nixon Bridge
Muncie Evening Press: June 10 1901
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 40.338251,-85.354848
Carries S Romy Street over Mississinewa River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Mississinewa River on S Romy Street
History:
Built:
Location: Delaware County
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512472
Mississinewa River Bridge
view c1910
Photo from old postcard
Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.
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