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This bridge is a good example of a highway plate girder bridge in Indiana. Some states (Pennsylvania, New York, Maine) built more plate girder bridges on their highways than others. Indiana is one of the states where few such bridges were built. Thus, this bridge type that is so common on railroads is uncommon on Indiana highways. This bridge is in good condition and has been maintained.
Information and Findings From DHPA Historic Bridge SurveyStatement of Significance A prolific Indiana firm, Central States fabricated many girders for hoosier highways. This bridge is of standard design for its period and retains its original members. Architectural Description The Central States Bridge Company of Indianapolis fabricated this two-span plate girder. Seated upon concrete abutments, wingwalls, and pier, the structure extends 148' with each girder composed of four plates about 6' high. The outer flange ends are rounded and the inner ones square. Riveted to the plates, I floor beams support the 15'9" asphalt-over-concrete deck. Other Information "A delegation of Decatur county citizens" appeared before the Bartholomew commissioners on 1 August 1910 requesting the construction of a bridge over Clifty Creek, one end of which would be in Bartholomew county. "The ford is said to be a bad one and an automobile had to be hauled out of it with a team Sunday." In mid-June 1912, the Decatur board adopted plans and specifications for a steel bridge at Gartin Ford and set a letting for mid-July. The Central States Bridge Company of Indianapolis won the letting with a proposal of $8,748.50. In late December, M. E. Allen of Central States appeared before the Decatur board to report that the bridge was complete except for the concrete deck which could not be laid "at this time of year." The parties agreed to the installation of a temporary floor. The Decatur authorities did not accept the Gartin Ford Bridge until a year later, when Central States received payment of $299.67 for the concrete deck. Each of Central States' two-span plate girders was fabricated from four web plates about 6-foot high. The outer flange ends are rounded and the inner ones square. Riveted to the plates, I floor-beams support the asphalt-over-concrete deck. Angles riveted to plates to the floor-beam bottoms provide the lower lateral braces. The county had the bridge repainted in 1919. Bridge Considered Historic By Survey: Yes |
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