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Indian Mill Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.863270,-83.253700

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Carries CR 47 over Sandusky River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 10-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 178.2 Feet
Span Length: 171.9 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Sandusky River on CR 47
History: Built 1913 by the Modern Construction Co.; rehabilitated 2015
Built: 1913

Location: Wyandot County

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108482

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Overview

Photo taken by Joshua Collins

108483

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Portal

Photo taken by Joshua Collins

108484

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The mill

Photo taken by Joshua Collins

108485

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The river

Photo taken by Joshua Collins

143959

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Deck view

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009

143960

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Finial

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009

143961

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Lower joint

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009

143962

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Plaque

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009

341597

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Indian Mill Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

341598

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Indian Mill Bridge-sign

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

341599

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Indian Mill Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

341600

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Indian Mill Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

504030

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West portal view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504031

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West portal view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504032

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West approach

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504033

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Southwest oblique view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504034

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Southwest oblique view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504035

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Southwest oblique view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504036

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Southwest oblique view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504037

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Southwest oblique, span fills whole photo

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504038

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Span and river

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504039

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Dam on Sandusky River

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504040

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Scenic river sign....and bridge!

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504041

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Truss web

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504042

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Abutment detail

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504043

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Bearing and pedestal assembly

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504044

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Lower chord detail

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504045

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A spider's craftsmanship.....but in steel

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504046

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Southwest oblique view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504047

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Peeking out behind Indian Mill

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504048

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South elevation view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504049

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South elevation view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504050

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Mill and west end of bridge

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504051

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Overview: Mill and bridge from south

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504052

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Distant south elevation view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504053

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South elevation view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504054

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Indian Mill

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504055

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How things were 100 years ago....minus the electric line...

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504056

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Zoomed view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504057

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Approaching bridge

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504058

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West portal view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504059

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Another full span view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504060

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The perfect viewpoint....

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504061

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Portal

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504062

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Builder plaques

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504063

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Finial

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504064

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Cresting

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504065

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On bridge looking east

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504066

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North truss

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504067

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Vertical detail

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504068

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Dam from bridge

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504069

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Lower chord connection point

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504070

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Looking upstream

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504071

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Looking up

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504072

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Quintessential rural America.....

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504073

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Diagonal turnbuckle

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504074

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Top chord detail

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504075

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Vertical detail

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504076

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East portal

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504077

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East portal detail

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504078

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Builder plaques, backside

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504079

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Truss webs, looking west

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504080

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North truss

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504081

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Beside bridge on east abutment

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504082

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Southeast oblique view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504083

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Looking up at bridge

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504084

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Closer view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504085

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End panel

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504086

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East abutment

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504087

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Under bridge

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504088

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Under bridge with mill in background

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504089

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Underside of bridge

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504090

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Floor system

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504091

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Bridge and mill

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504092

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Bridge and mill

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504093

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Indian Mill

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504094

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Dam

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504095

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South elevation view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504096

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Zoomed portal view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504097

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Another perfect vantage point...

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504098

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Distant south elevation

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504099

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Zoomed south elevation

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504100

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Southwest oblique view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

504101

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With sign

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in January 1980

504102

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West portal, close up

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in January 1980

504103

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Shimmering steel....

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in January 1980

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Little Tymochtee Creek TR 94 Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 0.000000,0.000000

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Carries TR 94 over Little Tymochtee Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Little Tymochtee Creek on TR 94
History: Built 1894
Built: 1894

Location: Wyandot County

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Parker Covered Bridge 35-88-03

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.903167,-83.244556

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Carries CR 40A (Crane Road) over Sandusky River
Design: truss/through/howe
Design Details: Covered Howe through truss
Total Length: 171.9 Feet
Span Length: 162.1 Feet

Overview: Covered bridge over Sandusky River on CR 40A (Crane Road)
History: Built 1873 by J.C. Davis; burned May 17, 1991; restored 1993
Built: 1873

Location: Wyandot County

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130018

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Parker Covered Bridge in winter

View looking north

Photo taken by Brian McKee in January 2005

131784

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Photo taken by Janis Ford

131785

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Photo taken by Janis Ford

143963

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Historic marker

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009

143964

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Inside

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009

143965

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Portal

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009

143966

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Truss

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2009

280060

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Columbus Metropolitan Library

344002

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Parker Covered Bridge 35-88-03

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344003

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Parker Covered Bridge 35-88-03-sign

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344004

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Parker Covered Bridge 35-88-03-sign

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344005

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Memorial bricks

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344006

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Memorial bricks

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344007

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Parker Covered Bridge 35-88-03-sign

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344008

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Parker Covered Bridge 35-88-03

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344009

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Parker Covered Bridge 35-88-03

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344010

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Parker Covered Bridge 35-88-03-sign

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344011

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Parker Covered Bridge 35-88-03-sign

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344012

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Parker Covered Bridge 35-88-03

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

356036

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Photo taken by John Loxton in June 2016

356037

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Photo taken by John Loxton in June 2016

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Poverty Run TR 11 Bridge

Status: Replaced with a concrete span

Location: 40.977900,-83.324700

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Carries TR 11 over Poverty Run
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 29.9 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Poverty Run on TR 11
History: Built ca. 1900; replaced 1999
Built:

Location: Wyandot County

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129923

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Concrete replacement span

Photo taken by Brian McKee Dec 7, 2008

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Sandusky River CR 9 Bridge

Status: Replaced with a Warren Polygonal truss

Location: 40.988800,-83.203700

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Carries CR 9 over Sandusky River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 190.0 Feet
Span Length: 184.1 Feet

Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Sandusky River on CR 9
History: Built 1913 by the Home Engineering Co., Canton, Ohio; replaced 2005 by asymmetrical Warren polygonal truss
Built: 1913

Location: Wyandot County

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129919

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New replacement Warren Polygonal truss

Looking west

Photo taken by Brian McKee December 2008

130062

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CH9 Sandusky River at Moscow

Distant view looking east

Photo taken by Brian McKee in May 1998

130063

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CH9 Sandusky River at Moscow

End view looking west

Photo taken by Brian McKee in May 1998

130064

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CH9 Sandusky River at Moscow

Angle view looking west

Photo taken by Brian McKee in May 1998

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Sandusky River TR 135 Bridge

Status: Replaced with a Warren Polygonal truss

Location: 40.760200,-83.145000

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Carries TR 135 over Sandusky River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 127.0 Feet
Span Length: 125.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Sandusky River on TR 135
History: Built 1997
Built: 1997

Location: Wyandot County

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129921

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TR135 Sandusky River, Antrim Township

View looking north

Photo taken by Brian McKee 12-6-2008

341595

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Sandusky River TR 135 Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

341596

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Sandusky River TR 135 Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

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Swartz Covered Bridge 35-88-05

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.770767,-83.169023

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Carries CR 130A over Sandusky River
Design: truss/through/howe
Design Details: Covered Howe through truss
Total Length: 101.1 Feet
Span Length: 94.2 Feet

Overview: Covered bridge over Sandusky River on CR 130A
History: Built 1878 by Moses Weymouth; rehabilitated 1994
Built: 1878

Location: Wyandot County

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130019

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Swartz Covered Bridge in Winter

View looking Northeast

Photo taken by Brian McKee in December 2004

131786

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Photo taken by Janis Ford

131787

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Photo taken by Janis Ford

259334

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Swartz Covered Bridge

July 2013

Photo taken by Alicia Duggan

259335

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Classic Car on Classic Bridge

What are the odds that this car would cross the bridge while I was taking pictures? :) July 2013

Photo taken by Alicia Duggan

280019

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Columbus Metropolitan Library

344014

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Swartz Covered Bridge 35-88-05

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344015

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Memorial bricks

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344016

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Memorial bricks

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344017

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Swartz Covered Bridge 35-88-05

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344018

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Swartz Covered Bridge 35-88-05

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344019

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Swartz Covered Bridge 35-88-05

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344020

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Swartz Covered Bridge 35-88-05

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344021

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Swartz Covered Bridge 35-88-05-sign

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344022

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Swartz Covered Bridge 35-88-05

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

344023

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Swartz Covered Bridge 35-88-05

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in June 2015

356034

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Photo taken by John Loxton in June 2016

356035

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Photo taken by John Loxton in June 2016

507653

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Approaching from south

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507654

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South portal view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507655

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Southwest oblique view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507656

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Closer oblique view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507657

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South abutment

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507658

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Under bridge

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507659

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Floor system

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507660

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Stone abutment

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507661

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Lower chord detail

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507662

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Timber chords and floorbeams

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507663

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North faux stone abutment

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507664

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North half of bridge

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507665

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West side, south half of bridge

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507666

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Inside bridge

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507667

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West truss

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507668

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East truss

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507669

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Ceiling

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507670

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Criscrossing diagonals

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507671

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Truss panel

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507672

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Lower chord

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507673

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West side of bridge

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507674

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Approach railing

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507675

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Weight limit sign

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507676

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Distant view from south

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

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Sycamore Creek TH10 Bridge

Status: Replaced with a concrete span

Location: 40.931800,-83.112400

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Carries TH 10 over Sycamore Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 82.0 Feet
Span Length: 77.1 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Sycamore Creek on TH 10
History: Replaced 2000
Built:

Location: Wyandot County

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129920

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Concrete replacement bridge

View looking east

Photo taken by Brian McKee December 6, 2008

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Sycamore Creek TR 13 Bridge

Status: Replaced with Warren Polygonal truss

Location: 40.974700,-83.181100

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Carries CR 13 over Sycamore Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 6-panel, pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 89.9 Feet
Span Length: 89.9 Feet

Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Sycamore Creek on TR 13
History: Built before 1890 by the Smith Bridge Co, replaced 2000
Built:

Location: Wyandot County

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129922

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Sycamore Creek TR13 Warren Polygonal truss

View looking Northeast

Photo taken by Brian McKee December 2008

130065

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TR13 Sycamore Creek

View looking Northwest

Photo taken by Brian McKee in May 1998

130066

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TR13 Sycamore Creek

View looking Northwest

Photo taken by Brian McKee in May 1998

138986

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Photo taken by Brian McKee April 1998

138987

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Photo taken by Brian McKee April 1998

138988

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Smith Bridge Co. Plaque

Photo taken by Brian McKee April 1998

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TR 127 Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 0.000000,0.000000

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Carries TR 127 over Sandusky River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 151.9 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Sandusky River on TR 127
History: Built 1908
Built: 1908

Location: Wyandot County

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TH 44 Bridge

Status: Replaced with a Warren Polygonal truss

Location: 40.875700,-83.369900

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Carries TH 44 over Tymochtee Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 130.9 Feet
Span Length: 130.9 Feet

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Tymochtee Creek on TR 44
History: Built ca. 1900; replaced 2000
Built:

Location: Wyandot County

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129924

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Replacement Warren Polygonal truss

View looking east

Photo taken by Brian McKee 12-7-2008

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TR 58 Bridge

Status: GONE

Location: 0.000000,0.000000

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Carries TR 58 over
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge on TR 58
History: Built ca. 1890 by the Smith Bridge Company (Toledo)
Built: ca. 1890

Location: Wyandot County

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Tymochtee Creek TR 71 Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 0.000000,0.000000

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Carries TR 71 over Tymochtee Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Tymochtee Creek on TR 71
History: Built 1890
Built: 1890

Location: Wyandot County

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Young Ditch TR 18 Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 0.000000,0.000000

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Carries TR 18 over Young Ditch
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Young Ditch on TR 18
History: Built ca. 1890
Built: ca. 1890

Location: Wyandot County

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Miller Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.958900,-83.173900

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Carries Miller Street over Sycamore Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren riveted pony truss
Total Length: 85.0 Feet
Span Length: 85.0 Feet

Overview: Warren pony truss bridge on Miller Street in Sycamore
History:
Built:

Location: Wyandot County

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130020

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Miller St side view

View Looking north

Photo taken by Brian McKee in December 6, 2008

130021

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Miller St west end

Photo taken by Brian McKee in December 6, 2008

130022

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Miller St east end

Photo taken by Brian McKee in December 6, 2008

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Indian Mill Pony Truss

Status: Open to pedestrians

Location: 40.862610,-83.253180

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Carries Pedistrian traffic only over dry ditch
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Short Pratt Pony Truss, riveted with lattice
Total Length: 16.0 Feet
Span Length: 16.0 Feet

Overview: Pratt pony truss bridge over dry ditch on foot path
History: Built in 1891 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Co. of Canton, Ohio. Moved here from another location.
Built: 1891

Location: Wyandot County

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130028

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Indian Mill Pratt Pony

Photo taken by Brian McKee in December 5, 2008

130029

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Indian Mill Pratt Pony

Photo taken by Brian McKee in December 5, 2008

130030

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Plaque on the Indian Mill Pratt Pony Truss

Wrought Iron Bridge Co. Canton, OH 1891

Photo taken by Brian McKee in December 5, 2008

202897

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Indian Mill Pony Truss

Bridge has received a new paint job and deck

Photo taken by Rick McOmber

507651

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North elevation view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

507652

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The mini truss

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

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Gerald Frey Farm Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.785673,-83.414343

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Carries Private lane over Oak Run
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: 4-panel, pinned Pratt pony truss (Half-hip design)
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Pratt pony truss bridge over Oak Run on a private lane
History: Moved here from original location in 1979
Built:

Location: Wyandot County

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136171

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Frey Farm Bridge

End view looking South

Photo taken by Brian McKee in March 2009

136172

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Frey Farm Bridge

View looking southwest

Photo taken by Brian McKee in March 2009

136173

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Frey Farm Bridge

View looking Northwest

Photo taken by Brian McKee in March 2009

136174

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Frey Farm Bridge

Canton Bridge Co.plaque

Photo taken by Brian McKee in March 2009

136175

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Frey Farm Bridge

Pinned connection

Photo taken by Brian McKee in March 2009

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Tymochtee Creek Bridge CR93

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 40.711600,-83.445300

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Carries TR93a over Little Tymochtee Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren Pony Truss with outriggers
Total Length: 62.0 Feet
Span Length: 62.0 Feet

Overview: Warren pony truss bridge over Little Tymochtee Creek on CR93a
History: Replaced 2009
Built:

Location: Wyandot County

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136183

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CR93/ Little Tymochtee Creek Bridge

View looking north

Photo taken by Brian McKee in March 2009

136184

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CR93/ Little Tymochtee Creek Bridge

Looking Northeast

Photo taken by Brian McKee in March 2009

136185

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CR93/ Little Tymochtee Creek Bridge

Outrigger details

Photo taken by Brian McKee in March 2009

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CR93/ Little Tymochtee Creek Bridge

Outrigger

Photo taken by Brian McKee in March 2009

136187

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CR93/ Little Tymochtee Creek Bridge

View looking northeast

Photo taken by Brian McKee in March 2009

136188

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CR93/ Little Tymochtee Creek Bridge

Center of upper chord riveted connection

Photo taken by Brian McKee in March 2009

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CR93/ Little Tymochtee Creek Bridge

Riveted end details

Photo taken by Brian McKee in March 2009

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ACR93

Photo taken by Rick McOmber in June 2020

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ACR93

Photo taken by Rick McOmber in June 2020

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Sandusky River CR128 Through Truss Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 40.760430,-83.188330

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Carries CR128 over Sandusky River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 149.9 Feet
Span Length: 146.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Sandusky River on CR128
History: Built 1903; rehabilitated 1979; replaced by modern Warren polygonal truss 1992
Built: 1903

Location: Wyandot County

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138989

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Photo taken by Brian McKee

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Sandusky River Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 40.813975,-83.275058

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Carries over Sandusky 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
History:
Built:

Location: Wyandot County

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352899

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Tymochtee Creek Bridge

Status:

Location: 40.955772,-83.302122

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Carries over Tymochtee Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Tymochtee Creek
History:
Built:

Location: Wyandot County

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353524

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1908 postmark

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Broken Sword Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 40.826151,-83.153131

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Carries Upper Sandusky Nevada Rd over Broken Sword Creek
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Deck arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Deck arch bridge over Broken Sword Creek on Upper Sandusky Nevada Rd
History: Built 1925; Replaced 1962
Built: 1925

Location: Wyandot County

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CFE - Sandusky River Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.824530,-83.272095

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Carries Chicago, Ft Wayne & Eastern RR over Sandusky River
Design: truss/deck
Design Details: Deck truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Deck truss bridge over Sandusky River on Chicago, Ft Wayne & Eastern RR
History:
Built:

Location: Wyandot County

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CFE - Sandusky River Bridge

Photo from old postcard

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George Washington Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 40.827373,-83.270903

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Carries US 30N Lincoln Highway over Sandusky River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 186.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Sandusky River on US 30N Lincoln Highway
History: Built 1931 to replace a steel truss bridge; replaced 1998
Built: 1931

Location: Wyandot County

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493970

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George Washington Bridge

1952 view

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Red Bridge

Status: Collapsed

Location: 40.827351,-83.271030

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Carries Lincoln Highway (formerly US 30) over Sandusky River
Design: truss
Design Details: Truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Truss bridge over Sandusky River on Lincoln Highway (formerly US 30)
History: Collapsed May 27, 1931 under semi truck; replaced by concrete arch bridge
Built:

Location: Wyandot County

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CR 62 Broken Sword Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.774829,-83.173022

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Carries CR 62 over Broken Sword Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Welded polygonal Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 124.0 Feet
Span Length: 120.1 Feet

Overview: Warren pony truss with alternating verticals bridge over Broken Sword Creek on CR 62
History: Built 1978
Built: 1978

Location: Wyandot County

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Grass Run Bridge

Summer 2013

Photo taken by Alicia Duggan

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Grass Run Bridge

Summer 2013

Photo taken by Alicia Duggan

507649

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Approaching from east

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

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East portal view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in August 2018

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Sandusky River CR 47 Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 40.865488,-83.251987

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Carries CR 47 over Sandusky River
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Three-span, polygonal Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 241.2 Feet
Span Length: 140.1 Feet

Overview: Warren pony truss with alternating verticals bridge over Sandusky River on CR 47
History: Built 2006 as part of new road alignment bypassing Indian Mill Bridge
Built: 2006

Location: Wyandot County

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507690

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West portal view

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in October 2014

507691

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Big truss, little truss

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in October 2014

507692

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Driving over bridge

Photo taken by Paul Plassman in October 2014


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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