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Like the Callender Road Bridge, this truss span has the unusual detail of using v-lacing instead of cover plate on the top chord and end post, giving the bridge an uncommon and distinctive appearance. This bridge at Union Cemetery has a different story, however. It was reportedly built in 1906 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania at an unknown location. For unknown reasons it apparently was no longer needed and was sold and relocated here in 1913. The bridge may have replaced a bridge washed away in a bad flood that occurred in Ashtabula County in 1913. The bridge is a six panel pin connected Pratt through truss. It retains original lattice railings and a wooden deck. There is v-lacing also present on the verticals and sway bracing. Steel on the bridge was fabricated by Cambria. The bridge is seated on concrete abutments, which have deteriorated severely, and is slowly falling away from the bridges north side feet. The bridge may eventually collapse it nothing is done. Corrective action should be taken as soon as possible to save this bridge, which is in an peaceful cemetery area, and would continue to be a visual asset to the beauty of the cemetery. This bridge was supposed to be restored in 2006-2007 and Transportation Enhancement grants were supposedly ready for this purpose, however as of 2012, the bridge has had no work done on it. It is hoped that the restoration of this bridge is still in the works.
Information and Findings From Ohio's Historic Bridge InventorySetting/Context The 1 span, pin-connected Pratt thru truss bridge is traditionally composed of built-up compression members and eye bar or rod tension members. It is supported on ashlar abutments. Physical Description The 1 span, pin-connected Pratt thru truss bridge is traditionally composed of built-up compression members and eye bar or rod tension members. It is supported on ashlar abutments. Integrity Built in 1906 and relocated here in 1913. Summary of Significance The bridge was determined eligible in 2006. It is a later but complete example of its type/design. Justification The bridge is one of over 150 extant pin-connected truss bridges dating from 1874 for pony trusses and 1876 for thru trusses. Twenty six predate 1888 and represent the era of experimentation that evolved into standardized designs by about 1888. This example has moderate significance because the genre and the fabricator are so well represented in Ohio. Notes Previously located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and relocated here in 1913. January 25, 2006 SHPO determined eligible for the NR as a Select bridge. Transportation Enhancement Funding Candidate 2006. Bridge Considered Historic By Survey: Yes |
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