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! Confirmed demolition date within one year or an especially historic bridge that is threatened with demolition at any level.
X The bridge has been confirmed demolished or collapsed.
S The bridge has been dismantled or moved to an offsite location and is not currently available for public viewing.
L Most or all of the original bridge material has been demolished and replaced, including historically significant elements, but some original parts of the bridge remain.
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Total Bridges Found: 3

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
Market Street Bridge
Chief John Ross Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Market Street (US-27) Over Tennessee River Chattanooga: Hamilton County, Tennessee Metal Three-Hinged Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Movable: Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 1895 ft
Main Span Length: 358.8 ft
Roadway Width: 36 ft
Main Spans: 1
1917 By: Toledo Bridge and Crane Company of Toledo, Ohio and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois One of the largest bascule bridges ever constructed, this is also a rare movable arch bridge.Click to visit page.
Tennessee River Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Norfolk Southern, Cincinnati Southern) Over Tennessee River Chattanooga: Hamilton County, Tennessee Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1920 By: Unknown A good example of a vertical lift truss bridge for railroad use.Click to visit page.
Walnut Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Walnut Street Over Tennessee River Chattanooga: Hamilton County, Tennessee Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 2370 ft
Main Span Length: 320 ft
Main Spans: 6
1891 By: Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio One of the most signficant landmark bridges in the country is this awe-inspiring bridge with ornate details.Click to visit page.

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