View Information About HSR Ratings
Steel on the bridge was fabricated by Carnegie as well as Jones and Laughlins, as marked on the bridge's members. If the bridge really was built in 1914 (which could be questioned), than the bridge was built from steel that likely had been laying around for a while. Jones and Laughlins dropped the second "s" and became Jones and Laughlin around 1905, thus the Laughlins found on the steel of this bridge suggests pre-1905 origins. The vertical members of this bridge are lightweight latticed members. Original lattice railings remain on the bridge. The bridge sits on stone abutments. The deck is wood with an asphalt wearing surface. Eyebars on the bridge are of the loop-forged variety. A couple turnbuckles were replaced on the bridge. The bridge was posted for a generous 28 ton weight limit in 2006. While the bridge was certainly strong enough to serve local traffic, and with a restoration could have continued to do that and more for decades to come, as it was, the bridge was instead demolished and replaced. This represents a strong bias in the county. The fact that the county has preserved wooden covered bridges, yet is seeking to demolish metal truss bridges, represents one of the core issues that HistoricBridges.org seeks to expose. Is a a pin connected through truss any less deserving of preservation than a covered bridge? Absolutely not! But time and time again the wooden covered bridges are preserved while the truss bridges fall. Oddly enough, truss bridges are more durable and strong when properly maintained as well, and it is easier to retain their historic integrity during rehabilitation.
This historic bridge has been demolished. This map is shown for reference purposes only.
Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
Search For Additional Bridge Listings:
Bridgehunter.com: View listed bridges within 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) of this bridge.
Bridgehunter.com: View listed bridges within 10 miles (16 kilometers) of this bridge.
Additional Maps:
Google Streetview (If Available)
GeoHack (Additional Links and Coordinates)
Apple Maps (Via DuckDuckGo Search)
Apple Maps (Apple devices only)
Android: Open Location In Your Map or GPS App
Flickr Gallery (Find Nearby Photos)
Wikimedia Commons (Find Nearby Photos)
Directions Via Sygic For Android
Directions Via Sygic For iOS and Android Dolphin Browser
USGS National Map (United States Only)
Historical USGS Topo Maps (United States Only)
Historic Aerials (United States Only)
CalTopo Maps (United States Only)
© Copyright 2003-2024, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved. Disclaimer: HistoricBridges.org is a volunteer group of private citizens. HistoricBridges.org is NOT a government agency, does not represent or work with any governmental agencies, nor is it in any way associated with any government agency or any non-profit organization. While we strive for accuracy in our factual content, HistoricBridges.org offers no guarantee of accuracy. Information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Information could include technical inaccuracies or errors of omission. Opinions and commentary are the opinions of the respective HistoricBridges.org member who made them and do not necessarily represent the views of anyone else, including any outside photographers whose images may appear on the page in which the commentary appears. HistoricBridges.org does not bear any responsibility for any consequences resulting from the use of this or any other HistoricBridges.org information. Owners and users of bridges have the responsibility of correctly following all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, regardless of any HistoricBridges.org information.
