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Total Bridges Found: 14

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
4th Street Bridge
Allen County Bridge 525
Historic Significance Rating. 4th Street Over Spy Run Creek Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 65 ft
Main Span Length: 55 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 1
1921 By: Herman Tapp Construction Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Asa Waters Grosvenor of Fort Wayne, Indiana Designed by a noteworthy local engineer, this is a late but rare example of a Melan style arch bridge.Click to visit page.
Bostick Road Bridge
Turner Bridge, Allen County Bridge 268
Historic Significance Rating. Bostick Road Over St. Marys River Rural: Allen County, Indiana Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 174 ft
Main Span Length: 169 ft
Roadway Width: 15.4 ft
Main Spans: 1
1894 By: Canton Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio This long and intricate bridge is a stunning historic artifact that was bypassed and restored in place for pedestrians!Click to visit page.
East Swinney Park Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Rivergreenway (Non-Motorized Path) Over St. Marys River Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1898 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio One of the most unusual and significant bridges in Indiana is this truss bridge built for pedestrian use only, and by an important company at that!Click to visit page.
Fort Wayne Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over St. Marys River Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown An awe-inspiring pin connected camelback railroad truss bridge!Click to visit page.
Foster Park Footbridge
Historic Significance Rating. Pedestrian Walkway Over St. Marys River Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1920 By: Unknown This unusual suspension foot bridge is noted for its retention of original riveted stiffening truss.Click to visit page.
Hamilton Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Hamilton Road Over Eightmile Creek Rural: Allen County, Indiana Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 120.7 ft
Main Span Length: 119.8 ft
Roadway Width: 15.4 ft
Main Spans: 1
1883 By: Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio An excellent, restored example of Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio bridge construction.Click to visit page.
Hurshtown Bridge
Van Zile Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Van Zile Road Over St. Joseph River Hursh (Rural): Allen County, Indiana Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 176.8 ft
Main Span Length: 175 ft
Roadway Width: 15.7 ft
Main Spans: 1
1883 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio Unique and striking portal bracing on this ancient Whipple truss make this a magnificent bridge.Click to visit page.
Lawton Park Footbridge
Historic Significance Rating. Pedestrian Walkway Over Spy Run Creek Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown This is a rare example of a 20th Century pedestrian footbridge that follows a bowstring design.Click to visit page.
Marion Center Road Bridge
Morton Bridge, Allen County Bridge 290
Historic Significance Rating. Marion Center Road Over St. Marys River Rural: Allen County, Indiana Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 176.8 ft
Main Span Length: 175 ft
Roadway Width: 15.4 ft
Main Spans: 1
1880 By: Western Bridge Works of Fort Wayne, Indiana A rare example of a restored, skewed Whipple truss built by a local bridge company.Click to visit page.
New Haven Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Maumee River New Haven: Allen County, Indiana Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 2 By: Unknown An impressive, bulky two-span through railroad truss bridge.Click to visit page.
Old Wells Street Bridge
Allen County Bridge 541
Historic Significance Rating. Wells Street (Old Alignment) Over St. Marys River Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana Metal 15 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 180 ft
Main Span Length: 180 ft
Roadway Width: 23 ft
Main Spans: 1
1884 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio and William H. Goshorn and Alvin John Stewart One of the most ornate truss bridges in the nation, and also featuring complex truss design, this bridge is an artistic masterpiece without compare!Click to visit page.
! State Boulevard Spy Run Creek Bridge
Allen County Bridge 546
Historic Significance Rating. State Boulevard Over Spy Run Creek Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana Concrete T-Beam, Fixed Total Length: 40 ft
Main Span Length: 38 ft
Roadway Width: 34 ft
Main Spans: 1
1927 By: Herman Tapp Construction Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Asa Waters Grosvenor of Fort Wayne, Indiana This is a historically significant bridge designed by a noted local engineer.Click to visit page.
Techumseh Street Bridge
Allen County Bridge 537, Coombs Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Techumseh Street Over Maumee River Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 310 ft
Main Span Length: 102 ft
Roadway Width: 27.6 ft
Main Spans: 3
1912 By: Herman Tapp Construction Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana and George Jaap This highly decorated concrete arch bridge has a brick facing.Click to visit page.
Tennessee Avenue Bridge
Allen County Bridge 539
Historic Significance Rating. Tennessee Avenue Over St. Joseph River Fort Wayne: Allen County, Indiana Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 220.2 ft
Main Span Length: 105 ft
Roadway Width: 26.6 ft
Main Spans: 2
1912 By: Lafayette Engineering Company of Lafayette, Indiana and Asa Waters Grosvenor of Fort Wayne, Indiana This highly decorated concrete arch bridge has a brick facing.Click to visit page.

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