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Total Bridges Found: 118

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
10th Street Bridge
Philip Murray Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 10th Street Over Monongahela River Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal 29 Panel Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed Total Length: 1275 ft
Main Span Length: 725 ft
Roadway Width: 40 ft
Main Spans: 3
1933 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This graceful suspension bridge is a stunning landmark that is enjoyable to cross as well as view from a distance.Click to visit page.
6th Street Bridge
Roberto Clemente Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 6th Street Over Allegheny River Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 995 ft
Main Span Length: 430 ft
Roadway Width: 38 ft
Main Spans: 3
1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York Most suspension bridges use cable; this unusual bridge uses eye-bars.Click to visit page.
7th Street Bridge
Andy Warhol Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 7th Street Over Allegheny River Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 1061 ft
Main Span Length: 422 ft
Roadway Width: 38 ft
Main Spans: 1
1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York One of the Three Sisters bridges in Pittsburgh, this is the middle span.Click to visit page.
8 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX) Over 8 Mile Road Rural: Oakland County, Michigan and Washtenaw County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 88 ft
Main Span Length: 62 ft
Main Spans: 3
1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This railroad overpass retains good historic integrity, although its substructure has deteriorated. Click to visit page.
9th Street Bridge
Rachel Carson Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 9th Street Over Allegheny River Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 995 ft
Main Span Length: 410 ft
Roadway Width: 38 ft
Main Spans: 1
1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York One of the famous Three Sisters bridges in Pittsburgh.Click to visit page.
Ada Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Grand Rapids Eastern) Over Thornapple River Ada: Kent County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 3 1907 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This plate girder bridge is the oldest bridge in Ada today.Click to visit page.
Agate Falls Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Bergland to Sidnaw Rail Trail / Trail 8) Over Middle Branch Ontonagon River Rural: Ontonagon County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Fixed 1900 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This impressive high level bridge is one of the earliest bridges built by the prolific American Bridge Company.Click to visit page.
Ambridge Bridge
Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge / Ambridge-Woodlawn Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 11th Street Over Ohio River Ambridge and Aliquippa: Beaver County, Pennsylvania Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1995.2 ft
Main Span Length: 530 ft
Roadway Width: 27 ft
Main Spans: 5
1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania This gorgeous and unique multi-cantilever span design is a testimony to why Ambridge is even in existence!Click to visit page.
Avoca Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Livonia, Avon and Lakeville) Over Cohocton River Avoca: Steuben County, New York Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1919 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York An attractive Baltimore truss bridge with massive members and a skew.Click to visit page.
! Baltimore and Ohio Railroad / Chicago Terminal Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio / Chicago Terminal) Over South Branch Chicago River Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Heel Trunnion) Total Length: 186 ft
Main Spans: 1
1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois This mature example of a Strauss heel-trunnion bascule bridge has been abandoned in its raised position.Click to visit page.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge #460
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX) Over Cuyahoga River Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Rolling Lift) Total Length: 205 ft
Main Span Length: 160 ft
Main Spans: 1
1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois This bridge is among the oldest in Cleveland and remains in use.Click to visit page.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge #463
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Abandoned Baltimore and Ohio) Over Cuyahoga River Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Heel Trunnion) Total Length: 255 ft
Main Span Length: 231 ft
Roadway Width: 22 ft
Main Spans: 1
1956 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This bridge has been left standing for its historic and aesthetic values, but is otherwise abandoned.Click to visit page.
Banning Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Wheeling and Lake Erie) Over Youghiogheny River Rural (Banning): Fayette County, Pennsylvania Metal Rivet-Connected K-Truss Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1582 ft
Main Spans: 1
1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York One of the few examples of a K-Truss in Pennsylvania.Click to visit page.
Belle River Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Canadian National) Over Belle River Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York A good example of 1920s plate girder construction.Click to visit page.
X Belton Bridge
US-250 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. US-250 Over Fish Creek (Pennsylvania Fork) Rural: Marshall County, West Virginia Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 154 ft
Main Span Length: 150 ft
Roadway Width: 17.4 ft
Main Spans: 1
1924 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This bridge is located on a tight curve in the road, yet continues to carry a US highway in a scenic rural location.Click to visit page.
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Ben Franklin Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. I-676 (US-30) and PATCO Over Delaware River and Streets Philadelphia: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and Camden County, New Jersey Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 8170.3 ft
Main Span Length: 1750 ft
Roadway Width: 77.8 ft
Main Spans: 3
1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters The longest suspension span in the world when first built, this bridge remains one of the best examples of its kind in the country.Click to visit page.
Benwood Bridge
Bellaire Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio) Over Ohio River Bellaire and Benwood: Belmont County, Ohio and Marshall County, West Virginia Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 5808 ft
Main Span Length: 347.9 ft
Main Spans: 6
1905 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York An impressive structure that also features a very long 1872 stone arch approach system.Click to visit page.
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Bessemer and Lake Erie) Over Allegheny River Near Oakmont: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Continuous 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 2327 ft
Main Span Length: 520 ft
Main Spans: 7
1918 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York An unusual and large example of continuous deck truss construction.Click to visit page.
Blissfield Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Adrian and Blissfield) Over River Raisin Blissfield: Lenawee County, Michigan Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 150 ft
Main Span Length: 150 ft
Roadway Width: 18 ft
Main Spans: 1
1907 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York A beautiful railroad truss bridge helps people deal with the ugly highway crossing next to the bridge.Click to visit page.
Blossomland Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. M-63 (Main Street) Over St. Joseph River St. Joseph: Berrien County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 713 ft
Main Span Length: 164 ft
Roadway Width: 44 ft
Main Spans: 1
1948 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Hazelet and Erdal of Chicago, Illinois A rare example of a Scherzer rolling lift bascule bridge.Click to visit page.
Blue Water Bridge
Original/Westbound Span
Historic Significance Rating. I-69 and I-94 / KH-402 Over St. Clair River Port Huron and Sarnia (Point Edward): St. Clair County, Michigan and Lambton County, Ontario Metal Cantilever (Arched) Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 6178 ft
Main Span Length: 871 ft
Roadway Width: 32 ft
Main Spans: 3
1938 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters Designed by Modjeski and Masters, this monumental bridge features an extremely rare shape of cantilever and continues to carry unimaginable traffic.Click to visit page.
X Bonny Eagle Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. ME-35 (Bonny Eagle Road) Over Saco River Hollis: York County, Maine and Cumberland County, Maine Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 160 ft
Main Span Length: 155 ft
Roadway Width: 22 ft
Main Spans: 1
1939 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This historic bridge could have been rehabilitated or could have been left standing next to its replacement.Click to visit page.
! Boscawen - Canterbury Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Depot Street (West Road) Over Merrimack River Boscawen and Canterbury: Merrimack County, New Hampshire Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 347 ft
Main Span Length: 170 ft
Roadway Width: 17.4 ft
Main Spans: 2
1907 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and John W. Storrs of Concord, New Hampshire This unaltered bridge was the oldest example of its type in the entire state of New Hampshire.Click to visit page.
Brent Spence Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. I-75 and I-70 Over Ohio River Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1736.4 ft
Main Span Length: 830.8 ft
Roadway Width: 91.8 ft
Main Spans: 3
1963 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters This impressive double deck cantilever truss bridge features an attractive design despite its relatively late construction date.Click to visit page.
Bridge Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Bridge Street Over Merrimack River Lowell: Middlesex County, Massachusetts Metal Cantilever 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 474 ft
Main Span Length: 197 ft
Roadway Width: 40 ft
Main Spans: 3
1937 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York A rare example of a small-scale cantilever bridge structure.Click to visit page.
Bridgeport Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX) Over Cass River Bridgeport: Saginaw County, Michigan Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York A beautiful through railroad truss with an interesting portal and plenty of v-lacing and lattice.Click to visit page.
Broadway Railroad Bridge
Kentucky River Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (R. J. Corman / CSX) Over Kentucky River Frankfort: Franklin County, Kentucky Metal Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York One of a pair of bridges that sit next to each other and offer a unique discussion in transportation heritage.Click to visit page.
Brooklyn Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Brooklyn Road Over Mash Stream Frankfort: Waldo County, Maine Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1908 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This narrow bridge is an early example of a polygonal Warren truss bridge.Click to visit page.
Buffenmeyer Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Buffenmeyer Road Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Rural: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 93 ft
Main Span Length: 93 ft
Roadway Width: 18 ft
Main Spans: 1
1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This bridge has a flat plate-like appearance due to its design.Click to visit page.
Calumet River Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Bridge
Bridge 710
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern) Over Calumet River Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) Main Span Length: 242 ft
Main Spans: 1
1974 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This may not be the oldest of vertical lift bridges in Chicago, but its bright red paint and interesting shape make this an attractive gateway into Lake Michigan!Click to visit page.
Calumet River Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge
Nickel Plate Road Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Calumet River Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift Main Spans: 1 1971 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This is an impressive example of a traditional mid-20th Century railroad vertical lift bridge.Click to visit page.
Carquinez Bridge
Eastbound I-80 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. I-80 (Eastbound) Over Carquinez Strait and Railroad (Union Pacific) Crockett and Vallejo: Contra Costa, California and Solano County, California Metal Bolt-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 5209 ft
Main Span Length: 1100 ft
Roadway Width: 51.8 ft
Main Spans: 5
1958 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This large cantilever bridge takes on the overall shape of an earlier, now-demolished cantilever truss, but instead displays period construction details.Click to visit page.
Cedar Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Cedar Street Over Red Cedar River, Railroad (CN), South Street Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 953 ft
Main Span Length: 85 ft
Roadway Width: 51.8 ft
Main Spans: 15
1952 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Michigan State Highway Department This preserved bridge is a long, curved, multi-span bridge with attractive railings.Click to visit page.
X Charleroi-Monessen Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Lock Street (PA-2018) Over Monongahela River Charleroi and Monessen: Washington County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Metal 20 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1810 ft
Main Span Length: 400 ft
Roadway Width: 22.6 ft
Main Spans: 3
1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Emil Swensson, of Mercantile Bridge Company A huge example of its type and is a stunning landmark, yet was targeted by PennDOT for reduction to scrap metal.Click to visit page.
Cheboygan River Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Cheboygan River Rural: Cheboygan County, Michigan Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This is a good, early example of a railroad through truss built by the American Bridge Company of New York, New York.Click to visit page.
Chicago and Alton Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Chicago and Alton) Over South Fork South Branch Chicago River Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Page) and Approach Spans: Metal Girder, Fixed Total Length: 214 ft
Main Span Length: 150 ft
Roadway Width: 34.3 ft
Main Spans: 1
1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and W. M. Hughes of Chicago, Illinois The first ever built, and one of the last remaining examples of a Page bascule bridge.Click to visit page.
Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge
High Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. I-90 (Chicago Skyway) Over Calumet River Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 2458 ft
Main Span Length: 650 ft
Roadway Width: 76.4 ft
Main Spans: 3
1958 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and J. E. Greiner Company of Chicago, Illinois This 1950s cantilever bridge is the only monumental sized high level bridge in Chicago.Click to visit page.
Cincinnati Southern Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Cincinnati Southern) Over Ohio River Ludlow and Cincinnati: Kenton County, Kentucky and Hamilton County, Ohio Metal Continuous 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift Total Length: 3240 ft
Main Span Length: 519 ft
Roadway Width: 32.3 ft
Main Spans: 3
1922 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski This large, unusual bridge has a complicated history.Click to visit page.
Cleves Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. US-50 Westbound Over Great Miami River Cleves: Hamilton County, Ohio Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 893 ft
Main Span Length: 248 ft
Roadway Width: 32.2 ft
Main Spans: 4
1958 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ohio State Highway Department While a newer truss, built in 1958, this bridge is still riveted and is noted for its multi-span length.Click to visit page.
Clinton Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Pleasant Street Over Sebasticook River Clinton: Kennebec County, Maine Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 190 ft
Main Span Length: 184 ft
Roadway Width: 22 ft
Main Spans: 1
1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York It would not cost much to make this attractive historic bridge like new if it recieves attention sooner rather than later.Click to visit page.
Cortland Street Bridge
West Clybourn Place Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Cortland Street Over North Branch Chicago River Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 217 ft
Main Span Length: 128 ft
Roadway Width: 36 ft
Main Spans: 1
1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and City of Chicago Easily the most significant Chicago bridge, this ornate bridge was the first trunnion bascule bridge ever built!Click to visit page.
CR-T Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. CR-T Over Bean Creek Rural: Fulton County, Ohio Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 101 ft
Main Span Length: 100 ft
Roadway Width: 28 ft
Main Spans: 1
1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York Because of this bridge, a Michigander needs only travel a mile south of the border to find a bridge that is unlike anything in Michigan.Click to visit page.
! Crow's Bridge
Putnam County Bridge 137
Historic Significance Rating. Crows Bridge Road (CR-100 East) Over Big Walnut Creek Rural: Putnam County, Indiana Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 120.7 ft
Main Span Length: 119 ft
Roadway Width: 15.4 ft
Main Spans: 1
1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This bridge appears to be the oldest highway bridge associated with the American Bridge Company, built in the first couple years of operation.Click to visit page.
! Culmerville Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Bakerstown Road Over Railroad (Baltimore and Lake Erie) Culmerville Road: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 141 ft
Main Span Length: 135 ft
Roadway Width: 26.6 ft
Main Spans: 1
1921 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad An important historic product of the railroad, this bridge crosses the railroad at a suprising height.Click to visit page.
Dowler Junction Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (RJ Corman Railroad - Pennsylvania Line) Over West Branch Susquehanna River Dowler Junction: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York A traditional 1930s railroad truss bridge.Click to visit page.
Dundee Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Ann Arbor Railroad) Over River Raisin Dundee: Monroe County, Michigan Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 250 ft
Main Span Length: 120 ft
Roadway Width: 12 ft
Main Spans: 1
1922 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This through truss also has some plate girder approaches, and the main truss span is supported by unusual caissons.Click to visit page.
East Portage Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. East Portage Avenue Over Power Canal Sault Ste. Marie: Chippewa County, Michigan Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed Total Length: 264.8 ft
Main Span Length: 264.8 ft
Roadway Width: 45 ft
Main Spans: 1
1970 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York One of two identical arch bridges in Sault Ste Marie.Click to visit page.
Escanaba River Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Canadian National) Over Escanaba River North Escanaba: Delta County, Michigan Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 680 ft
Main Span Length: 100 ft
Main Spans: 5
1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This is an impressive, massive multi-span deck truss.Click to visit page.
Falls River Soo Line Spur Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Soo Line Spur) Over Falls River L'Anse: Baraga County, Michigan Metal Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This is a traditionally composed plate girder with the faded name of its builder painted on it.Click to visit page.
Fort Duquesne Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. I-279 Over Allegheny River Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Box Beam, Fixed Total Length: 432 ft
Main Span Length: 921 ft
Roadway Width: 53.5 ft
Main Spans: 1
1959 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates The smaller of two similar double-deck arch bridges that frame the Point at Pittsburgh.Click to visit page.
Fort Henry Bridge
Ninth Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. I-70, US-40, US-250 Over Ohio River Wheeling: Ohio County, West Virginia Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 1660 ft
Main Span Length: 577 ft
Roadway Width: 53.5 ft
Main Spans: 1
1955 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendorff This large and impressive steel arch bridge predates the Interstate Highway System.Click to visit page.
Fort Pitt Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. I-279 and I-376 Over Monongahela River Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 1207 ft
Main Span Length: 750 ft
Roadway Width: 51.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1959 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates This is the larger of two nearly identical bridges leading to the Point and downtown Pittsburgh.Click to visit page.
Fort Wayne Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Allegheny River Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 985 ft
Main Span Length: 319 ft
Main Spans: 1
1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This is the signature railroad span of the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh.Click to visit page.
Grand Rapids Swing Bridge
Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Grand River Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 654 ft
Main Span Length: 231 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 1
1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This spectacular railroad swing bridge is one of the most impressive of its kind in Michigan, and is very photogenic.Click to visit page.
Healdsburg Memorial Bridge
Redwood Highway Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Healdsburg Avenue (Former Redwood Highway) Over Russian River Healdsburg: Sonoma County, California Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 438 ft
Main Span Length: 198 ft
Roadway Width: 21 ft
Main Spans: 2
1921 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and J. C. Lewis This magnificent bridge is a centerpiece and gateway for Healdsburg and is being preserved for future generations to enjoy.Click to visit page.
High Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Norfolk Southern, Cincinnati Southern) Over Kentucky River Rural: Jessamine County, Kentucky and Mercer County, Kentucky Metal Continuous 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 1173 ft
Main Span Length: 353 ft
Main Spans: 3
1911 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Gustav Lindenthal This mammoth bridge designed by a famous engineer is part of an interesting bridge history at this site.Click to visit page.
Homestead High Level Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Browns Hill Road Over Monongahela River Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Wichert Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 3109 ft
Main Span Length: 534 ft
Roadway Width: 40 ft
Main Spans: 4
1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and George S. Richardson This bridge is an extremely rare example of a bridge with a Wichert truss detail.Click to visit page.
Houghton Hancock Bridge
Portage Lake Lift Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. US-41 (M-26) and Rail-Trail Over Portage Lake (Keweenaw Waterway) Houghton and Hancock: Houghton County, Michigan Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1310 ft
Main Span Length: 269 ft
Roadway Width: 53.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1959 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Hazelet and Erdal of Chicago, Illinois The record-setting double-deck vertical lift is the only one of its kind in Michigan and is an icon for the region.Click to visit page.
Hurley Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Abandoned C and NW) Over Silver Street (WI-77) Hurley: Iron County, Wisconsin Metal Through Girder, Fixed Total Length: 79 ft
Main Span Length: 76 ft
Main Spans: 1
1914 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This is a fairly large plate girder span that retains good historic integrity.Click to visit page.
Joliet Illinois and Michigan Canal Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Burlington Northern and Santa Fe) Over Illinois and Michigan Canal Joliet: Will County, Illinois Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 200 ft
Main Span Length: 200 ft
Main Spans: 1
1935 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York A traditionally designed Baltimore through truss with a heavy skew.Click to visit page.
Joliet Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX) Over Des Plaines River Joliet: Will County, Illinois Metal 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 552 ft
Main Span Length: 302 ft
Roadway Width: 32 ft
Main Spans: 1
1932 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This is the big vertical lift railroad bridge that is in the center of Joliet.Click to visit page.
Kennebunkport Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. ME-9 (Western Avenue) Over Kennebunk River Kennebunkport: York County, Maine Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Bobtail) Total Length: 110 ft
Main Span Length: 52.2 ft
Roadway Width: 22 ft
Main Spans: 1
1933 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This is a good and increasingly rare surviving example of a plate girder swing bridge in Maine.Click to visit page.
X Lake Champlain Bridge
Crown Point Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Bridge Road (VT-125, VT-17, and NY-903) Over Lake Champlain Crown Point and Chimney Point: Essex County, New York and Addison County, Vermont Metal Continuous (Arched) 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 2184 ft
Main Span Length: 434 ft
Roadway Width: 26 ft
Main Spans: 3
1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Fay, Spofford, and Thorndike of Boston, Massachusetts A nationally significant and early example of a rare arch-shaped cantilever truss, this bridge was located in an area rich with history.Click to visit page.
! Leger Road Bridge
SR 4019 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Leger Road (PA-4019) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Ardara: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 120 ft
Main Span Length: 63 ft
Roadway Width: 15.7 ft
Main Spans: 1
1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Pennsylvania Railroad PennDOT chose to demolish this unique truss bridge along with its ornate cast iron railing posts.Click to visit page.
Lehigh Canal Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Lehigh Canal North Catasauqua: Northampton County, Pennsylvania Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This highly unusual bridge has four truss lines that are not equally space apart, and the bridge is also skewed.Click to visit page.
! Lehigh Street Bridge
Hocky-Catty Bridge / Hokendauqua Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Lehigh Street (PA-1014) Over Lehigh River and Railroad North Catasauqua and Hokendauqua: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and Northampton County, Pennsylvania Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Through Girder, Fixed Total Length: 782.2 ft
Main Span Length: 158 ft
Roadway Width: 23.6 ft
Main Spans: 4
1908 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York A rare pin-connected deck truss on a Pennsylvania highway, this impressive large structure also consists of a stringer and a pony truss bridge.Click to visit page.
Lisbon Falls Bridge
Durham Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Canal Street (ME-9 and ME-125) Over Androscoggin River Lisbon Falls: Androscoggin County, Maine Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 362 ft
Main Span Length: 168 ft
Roadway Width: 22 ft
Main Spans: 2
1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Max L. Wilder, Maine State Highway Commission This extremely unusual assymetrical continuous truss with a flared stringer approach span is surrounded by a beautiful setting.Click to visit page.
Lowell Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Mid-Michigan) Over Grand River Lowell: Kent County, Michigan Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 330 ft
Main Span Length: 165 ft
Roadway Width: 15 ft
Main Spans: 2
1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York The beauty of the Grand River is complimented by this magnificent railroad bridge.Click to visit page.
Mackinac Bridge
Big Mac / Mighty Mac
Historic Significance Rating. I-75 Over Straits of Mackinac Mackinaw City and St. Ignace: Emmet County, Michigan and Mackinac County, Michigan Metal 96 Panel Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 19248.6 ft
Main Span Length: 3800 ft
Roadway Width: 48 ft
Main Spans: 3
1957 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and David Steinman of New York, New York The longest bridge in the western hemisphere, designed by David B. Steinman.Click to visit page.
Madison Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Madison Avenue Over Harlem River New York: Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) Total Length: 1892 ft
Main Span Length: 300 ft
Roadway Width: 54 ft
Main Spans: 1
1910 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This beautiful swing bridge has been maintained and remains in good condition today.Click to visit page.
Main Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Main Street Over Big Choconut Creek Vestal: Broome County, New York Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 121.7 ft
Main Span Length: 120.7 ft
Roadway Width: 22 ft
Main Spans: 1
1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This bridge has the least number of sides possible to still be considered a Polygonal Warren truss configuration.Click to visit page.
Menominee River Chicago NorthWestern Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Menominee River Rural: Dickinson County, Michigan and Florence County, Wisconsin Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 375 ft
Main Span Length: 120 ft
Main Spans: 2
1911 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This bridge features an impressive design with two deck truss main spans.Click to visit page.
Metcalf Street Bridge
Dixie Highway Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Metcalf Street (Dixie Highway) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Lima: Allen County, Ohio Metal Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed Total Length: 538 ft
Main Span Length: 308 ft
Roadway Width: 28 ft
Main Spans: 1
1923 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This awe-inspiring massive membered bridge has a mighty skew to it!Click to visit page.
Mill Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Mill Street Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Millsboro: Washington County, Pennsylvania Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 98 ft
Main Span Length: 98 ft
Roadway Width: 18 ft
Main Spans: 1
1908 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This abandoned Warren pony truss overpass has an enormous skew to it!Click to visit page.
Mingo Junction Wabash Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Wheeling and Lake Erie) Over Ohio River Mingo Junction and Rural: Jefferson County, Ohio and Brooke County, West Virginia Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1296 ft
Main Span Length: 700 ft
Main Spans: 3
1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This visually complex and beautiful cantilever was the longest cantilever in the world when built.Click to visit page.
Monroe Canadian National Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Canadian National) Over River Raisin Monroe: Monroe County, Michigan Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 420 ft
Main Span Length: 130 ft
Roadway Width: 24 ft
Main Spans: 3
1912 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York Sitting next to the Norfolk Southern Bridge, this bridge is itself an impressive three-span through truss bridge.Click to visit page.
Monroe CSX Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX) Over River Raisin Monroe: Monroe County, Michigan Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 330 ft
Main Span Length: 165 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 2
1911 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York Resting on 1896 stone abutments, this is an impressive two-span through railroad truss with attractive portal bracing.Click to visit page.
New Richmond Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX) Over Kalamazoo River New Richmond: Allegan County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Swing (Bobtail) Total Length: 435 ft
Roadway Width: 8 ft
Main Spans: 6
1907 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This deck plate girder is an old swing bridge that had its mechanics removed.Click to visit page.
Newaygo Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX) Over Muskegon River Newaygo: Newaygo County, Michigan Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 515 ft
Main Span Length: 100 ft
Main Spans: 1
1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York An impressive deck truss is a rare find in Michigan.Click to visit page.
Newell Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Golding Street Over Ohio River East Liverpool and Newell: Columbiana County, Ohio and Hancock County, West Virginia Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed Total Length: 1590 ft
Main Span Length: 742 ft
Roadway Width: 20.7 ft
Main Spans: 3
1905 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Edwin Kirtland Morse of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania This spectacular structure is among the last remaining suspension bridges on the Ohio River.Click to visit page.
X North Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. North Avenue Over North Branch Chicago River Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 273 ft
Main Span Length: 173 ft
Roadway Width: 36 ft
Main Spans: 1
1907 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and City of Chicago One of the oldest bridges in Chicago, historic significance and beauty were not enough to save this bridge from the dumpster.Click to visit page.
Ohio Connecting Railroad Bridge
Brunot Island Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Ohio River Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 4547.9 ft
Main Span Length: 525 ft
Main Spans: 2
1915 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York A very long bridge with impressive spans over each Ohio River channel linked by deck truss spans.Click to visit page.
X Pickering Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Pickering Road Over Pickering Creek Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania Metal Through Girder, Fixed Total Length: 62 ft
Main Span Length: 62 ft
Roadway Width: 14.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This traditional highway plate girder bridge has been closed to traffic.Click to visit page.
Planter Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Planter Road Over Jackson Creek Planter (Rural): Gogebic County, Michigan Metal Through Girder, Fixed Total Length: 51.8 ft
Main Span Length: 49 ft
Roadway Width: 20 ft
Main Spans: 1
1923 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This is a rare example of a Michigan highway through plate girder bridge.Click to visit page.
Plymouth Railroad Bridge
Pennsylvania Railroad Yellow River Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Soo Line) Over Yellow River Plymouth: Marshall County, Indiana Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This massive pony truss is an extremely early example of a bridge built by the American Bridge Company.Click to visit page.
Ponte Hercílio Luz
Hercilio Luz Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Ponte Hercílio Luz Over Atlantic Ocean Florianópolis: Santa Catarina, Brazil Metal Through Truss Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed Total Length: 2688.6 ft
Main Span Length: 1113.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Robinson and Steinman This extremely unusual suspension bridge is the last remaining connection to an important chapter of bridge history.Click to visit page.
! Port Huron Railroad Bridge
Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Abandoned CSX) Over Black River Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Abt) and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed Total Length: 234 ft
Main Span Length: 173 ft
Roadway Width: 18 ft
Main Spans: 1
1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York Unused for many years, this extremely rare example of an Abt bascule bridge is a significant Port Huron landmark.Click to visit page.
Racine Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Root River Racine: Racine County, Wisconsin Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Deck Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) Main Spans: 2 1908 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This is a very large and unusual deck truss swing bridge.Click to visit page.
! Richmond-Dresden Bridge
Maine Kennebec Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. ME-197 (Ferry Road, Patterson Road) Over Kennebec River Richmond: Sagadahoc County, Maine and Lincoln County, Maine Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1239 ft
Main Span Length: 177.2 ft
Roadway Width: 20 ft
Main Spans: 1
1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This long multi-span through truss contains one of the few remaining historic movable bridges left in Maine, yet is slated for demolition.Click to visit page.
River Rouge Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge
River Rouge Wabash Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over River Rouge Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Abt) Total Length: 291 ft
Main Span Length: 162 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 1
1921 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York The first Abt bascule bridge ever built, this bridge is also one of the few surviving examples of this unusual bascule type.Click to visit page.
Robert Redden Footbridge
Rome Swing Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Rail-Trail) (Former Central of Georgia Railway) Over Oostanaula River Rome: Floyd County, Georgia Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) Main Spans: 1 1905 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This historic railroad swing bridge was converted for pedestrian use.Click to visit page.
Saginaw Bascule Railroad Bridge
CSX Saginaw River Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX) Over Saginaw River Saginaw: Saginaw County, Michigan Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Abt) and Approach Spans: Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 700 ft
Main Span Length: 160 ft
Roadway Width: 15 ft
Main Spans: 1
1944 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York An exceedingly rare example of the unusual patented Abt type bascule bridge. this bridge has several truss approach spans also.Click to visit page.
! San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. I-80 Over San Francisco Bay San Francisco and Oakland: San Francisco County, California and Alameda County, California Metal Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Modified Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 22655 ft
Main Span Length: 2310 ft
Roadway Width: 58 ft
Main Spans: 9
1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Charles Henry Purcell, Charles E. Andrew, and Glen Woodruff Both a suspension bridge and a cantilever truss bridge, and one of the largest and most important historic bridges in the country, half of this bridge is slated for demolition.Click to visit page.
X Schwartz Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Schwartz Road Over Ottawa River Toledo: Lucas County, Ohio Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 107 ft
Main Span Length: 102 ft
Roadway Width: 18.7 ft
Main Spans: 1
1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York An attractive pony truss in a relatively rural setting in Toledo.Click to visit page.
Seward Viaduct
Seward Railroad Overpass Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. PA-56 and PA-711 Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Seward: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 417 ft
Main Span Length: 109 ft
Roadway Width: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1
1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York A good example of a 1930s pony truss in Pennsylvania.Click to visit page.
Shelocta Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. PA-56 Over Crooked Creek Shelocta: Indiana County, Pennsylvania Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 119 ft
Main Span Length: 111 ft
Roadway Width: 22.3 ft
Main Spans: 1
1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Pennsylvania State Highway Department Today the oldest highway truss in the county, this bridge is a rare example of a standard plan polygonal Warren pony truss in Pennsylvania.Click to visit page.
Skinners Falls Bridge
Milanville - Skinners Falls Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Calkins Road (PA-1002) / CR-44 (Skinners Falls W Road) Over Delaware River Milanville: Wayne County, Pennsylvania and Sullivan County, New York Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 467 ft
Main Span Length: 232 ft
Roadway Width: 13 ft
Main Spans: 2
1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York One of the oldest bridges built by American Bridge, and one of the most beautiful built structures in the region.Click to visit page.
Songo Lock Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. State Park Road Over Songo River Rural: Cumberland County, Maine Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Bobtail) Total Length: 60 ft
Main Span Length: 56 ft
Roadway Width: 13.5 ft
Main Spans: 1
1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This early American Bridge Company Bridge is an extremely rare operable hand turned swing bridge, and is of simple design.Click to visit page.
! St. Charles Air Line Bridge
18th Street Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Canadian National) Over South Branch Chicago River Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Heel Trunnion) Total Length: 220 ft
Main Span Length: 220 ft
Main Spans: 1
1919 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois This bridge was the longest bascule bridge in the world when built, was moved once, and shortened during the move.Click to visit page.
St. Charles Air Line Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Canadian National) Over Dirt Trail Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Through Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 2 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This two span plate girder bridge has girders positioned to provide a slight curve for the tracks it carries.Click to visit page.
St. Joseph Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX) Over St. Joseph River St. Joseph: Berrien County, Michigan Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) Total Length: 544 ft
Main Span Length: 234 ft
Roadway Width: 15 ft
Main Spans: 1
1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York A large camelback truss swing bridge that is still in operation.Click to visit page.
Torrence Avenue Railroad Bridge
Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Abandoned Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad) Over Calumet River Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) Main Spans: 1 1968 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This abandoned railroad lift bridge sits next to an older highway lift bridge.Click to visit page.
X Tunnelton Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Tunnelton Road (PA-3003) Over Conemaugh River Rural: Indiana County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Metal 12 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 402 ft
Main Span Length: 396 ft
Roadway Width: 21.7 ft
Main Spans: 1
1938 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This bridge has some very unusual details and is also noteworthy for its long single span.Click to visit page.
Turntable Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Abandoned) Over Black River Rural: Sanilac County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This fascinating bridge's main span is a reused railroad turntable!Click to visit page.
US-9 Ausable River Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. US-9 Over Ausable River Rural: Clinton County, New York Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 255 ft
Main Span Length: 255 ft
Roadway Width: 42 ft
Main Spans: 1
1940 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This bridge is noted for its massive members, a result of a wide deck and long span length.Click to visit page.
Veterans Memorial Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. M-25 Over Saginaw River Bay City: Bay County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 854 ft
Main Span Length: 185 ft
Roadway Width: 55.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1956 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This bridge is a traditional mid-20th Century bascule bridge in Michigan and also features a significant approach system..Click to visit page.
Victory Highway Bridge
NY-415 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. NY-415 (Victory Highway) Over Meads Creek Near Painted Post: Steuben County, New York Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 182.8 ft
Main Span Length: 175 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 1
1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This truss bridge carries a significant trunkline route.Click to visit page.
Virgil Gilman Trail River Street Bridge
Elgin, Jolilet and Eastern Bridge 420
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Virgil Gilman Rail-Trail) Over River Street Aurora: Kane County, Illinois Metal Through Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This is an intact railroad plate girder overpass sitting on stone abutments.Click to visit page.
X Waldo-Hancock Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. US-1 Over Penobscot River Bucksport: Hancock County, Maine and Waldo County, Maine Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 2042 ft
Main Span Length: 800 ft
Roadway Width: 23 ft
Main Spans: 3
1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Robinson and Steinman It is a disgrace that Maine allowed a high quality bridge designed by famous David B. Steinman to deteriorate beyond repair.Click to visit page.
! Watermark Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Watermark Road Over Muddy Run Creek Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania Metal Through Girder, Fixed Total Length: 54 ft
Main Span Length: 51.8 ft
Roadway Width: 17.7 ft
Main Spans: 1
1915 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Nathan R. Rambo This plaque girder is an excellent representative example of its type and very nice looking to and carries very light traffic.Click to visit page.
West End Bridge
West End - North Side Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. US-19 Over Ohio River and Railroad Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Tied Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1221 ft
Main Span Length: 780 ft
Roadway Width: 40.7 ft
Main Spans: 1
1932 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York A visual gateway for the Ohio River, this bridge has an extremely tall arch, and is very photogenic.Click to visit page.
West Portage Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. West Portage Avenue (I-75 BS) Over Power Canal Sault Ste. Marie: Chippewa County, Michigan Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed Total Length: 264.8 ft
Main Span Length: 264.8 ft
Roadway Width: 45 ft
Main Spans: 1
1970 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York One of two identical arch bridges in Sault Ste Marie.Click to visit page.
Westleigh Road Bridges
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Metra Union Pacific North) and Robert McClory Bike Path Over Westleigh Road Lake Forest: Lake County, Illinois Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 104 ft
Main Span Length: 53.2 ft
Main Spans: 1
1942 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This is a pair of bridges with some interesting architectural details and the names of their former railroad lines on them.Click to visit page.
Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company Railroad Bridge
Labelle Iron Works Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Company) Over Ohio River Steubenville, Ohio and Coketown, West Virginia: Jefferson County, Ohio and Brooke County, West Virginia Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Main Span Length: 660 ft
Main Spans: 3
1917 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Albert Lucius of New York, New York This giant railroad bridge is easily viewable from the Market Street Bridge.Click to visit page.
! Whirlpool Rapids Railroad Bridge
Michigan Central Railway Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Abandoned Canadian Pacific) Over Niagara River Niagara Falls: Niagara Region, Ontario and Niagara County, New York Metal 16 Panel Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 863.3 ft
Main Span Length: 640 ft
Main Spans: 1
1925 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Olaf Hoff of New York, New York This rare, monumental historic bridge provides a pleasing compliment to its older highway companion, but is at risk for demolition!Click to visit page.
Williamsburg Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Delancey Street and New York City Subway Over East River New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 7308 ft
Main Span Length: 1600 ft
Roadway Width: 76 ft
Main Spans: 1
1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Leffert L. Buck The largest of the three East River suspension bridges, and a nationally significant suspension bridge with an uncommon stiffening truss.Click to visit page.
Windsor Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Chapel Street (CR-28) Over Susquehanna River Windsor: Broome County, New York Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 622.7 ft
Main Span Length: 204.7 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 3
1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This bridge is among the larger multi-span examples of a standard plan truss in western New York.Click to visit page.
X World War Memorial Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. US-1 Over Piscataqua River Portsmouth and Kittery: Rockingham County, New Hampshire and York County, Maine Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1201 ft
Main Span Length: 297 ft
Roadway Width: 28 ft
Main Spans: 1
1923 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and J. A. L. Waddell A memorial to soliders, this rare and technologically significant landmark historic bridge was demolished.Click to visit page.

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