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Total Bridges Found: 200

10th Street Bridge
Philip Murray Bridge
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10th Street Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 29 Panel Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 1,275 ft. Main Span: 725 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1933 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell
This graceful suspension bridge is a stunning landmark that is enjoyable to cross as well as view from a distance.
60th Street Bridge
Oinck Bridge
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60th Street Over Fishing River in Rural: Ray County, Missouri, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Girder, Fixed
Length: 232 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 11.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge has a very tall and imposing look to it, thanks to its position, span length, and unusually narrow roadway.
62nd Street Bridge
Senator Robert D. Fleming Bridge
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62nd Street (PA-8) Over Allegheny River and Various Streets and Railroad in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Cantilever 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Cantilever Deck Girder,
Length: 2,106 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1960 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Hall, and Macdonald of New York, New York
This late example of a riveted cantilever truss bridge has an unusually shaped truss, with a shallow arched appearance.
6th Street Bridge
Roberto Clemente Bridge
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6th Street Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 995 ft. Main Span: 430 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
Most suspension bridges use cable; this unusual bridge uses eye-bars.
7th Street Bridge
Andy Warhol Bridge
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7th Street Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,061 ft. Main Span: 422 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
One of the Three Sisters bridges in Pittsburgh, this is the middle span.
8 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX) Over 8 Mile Road in Rural: Oakland County, Michigan and Washtenaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This railroad overpass retains good historic integrity, although its substructure has deteriorated.
9th Street Bridge
Rachel Carson Bridge
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9th Street Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 995 ft. Main Span: 410 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works, Vernon R Covell and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
One of the famous Three Sisters bridges in Pittsburgh.
Ada Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Grand Rapids Eastern) Over Thornapple River in Ada: Kent County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1907 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This plate girder bridge is the oldest bridge in Ada today.
Agate Falls Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Bergland to Sidnaw Rail Trail / Trail 8) Over Middle Branch Ontonagon River in Rural: Ontonagon County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Built 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.
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Albany Railroad Swing Bridge
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Railroad (CSX and Amtrak) Over Hudson River and Quay Street in Albany and Rensselaer: Albany County, New York and Rensselaer County, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,272 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This early product of the American Bridge Company is of heavy duty construction, yet this was not enough for this bridge to be sentenced to the scrapyard.
Albany Willamette River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Portland and Western Railroad) Over Willamette River in Albany: Benton County, Oregon and Linn County, Oregon, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,910 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1921 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge consists of a riveted Warren through truss swing bridge flanked by similar but shorter fixed truss spans.
Ambridge Bridge
Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge / Ambridge-Woodlawn Bridge
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11th Street Over Ohio River, PA-51, and Railroad in Ambridge and Aliquippa: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,995 ft. Main Span: 530 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 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!
Arlington Street Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CSX, Grand Rapids Subdivision) Over Arlington Street in Bangor: Van Buren County, Michigan, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1916 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is a small, traditional plate girder grade separation, somewhat uncommon in a small city like Bangor.
Avoca Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Livonia, Avon and Lakeville) Over Cohocton River in Avoca: Steuben County, New York, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1919 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
An attractive Baltimore truss bridge with massive members and a skew.
Avon Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Erie-Attica Rail-Trail, Former Erie Railroad) Over Genesee River in Avon: Livingston County, New York, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This attractive and old skewed truss bridge is abandoned and missing its approach spans, but retains significance.
Bacon Island Railroad Bridge
BNSF - Bridge No. A-1135
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Railroad (BNSF and Amtrak) Over Middle River in Rural: San Joaquin County, California, United States
Metal Through Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Abt)
Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
One of three extremely rare examples of the unusual patented Abt bascule type in California.
Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal) Over South Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion)
Length: 186 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
This mature example of a Strauss heel-trunnion bascule bridge has been abandoned in its raised position.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge #460
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Railroad (CSX) Over Cuyahoga River in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift)
Length: 205 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge #463
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Railroad (Abandoned Baltimore and Ohio) Over Cuyahoga River in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion)
Length: 255 ft. Main Span: 231 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Banning Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Wheeling and Lake Erie) Over Youghiogheny River in Rural (Banning): Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected K-Truss Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,582 ft. Main Span: 370 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and A. N. Doud
One of the few examples of a K-Truss in Pennsylvania.
Baring Cross Bridge
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Arkansas River in Little Rock: Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States
Metal 12 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,100 ft. Main Span: 340 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
The location of the first bridge over the Arkansas River, this railroad bridge has a long history, and today only the approach spans date to 1929.
Bayonne Bridge
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NY-440 and NJ-440 Over Kill Van Kull and Various Streets in Bayonne and New York: Hudson County, New Jersey and Staten Island, New York, United States
Metal Two-Hinged Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 6,695 ft. Main Span: 1,675 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Othmar Ammann
This magnificent bridge held the record for longest arch span in the world for decades.
Belle River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Belle River in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
A good example of 1920s plate girder construction.
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Belton Bridge
US-250 Bridge
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US-250 Over Fish Creek (Pennsylvania Fork) in Rural: Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 154 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Benicia - Martinez Bridge
George Miller Jr. Memorial Bridge
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I-680 Southbound Over Carquinez Strait (Suisun Bay), Bayshore Road, and Railroad in Martinez and Benicia: Contra Costa County, California and Solano County, California, United States
Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam),
Length: 6,215 ft. Main Span: 528 ft. Roadway: 60.7 ft. Main Spans: 10
Built 1962 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge is a late, but very long example of a continuous deck truss.
Benicia - Martinez Railroad Bridge
Southern Pacific Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Carquinez Strait (Suisun Bay) in Martinez and Benicia: Contra Costa County, California and Solano County, California, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Span Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,620 ft. Main Span: 328 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Waddell and Hardesty of New York, New York
This difficult to photograph historic bridge is a very long structure with a variety of span types and is sandwiched between two highway bridges..
Benjamin Franklin Bridge
Ben Franklin Bridge
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I-676 (US-30) and PATCO Over Delaware River and Streets in Philadelphia: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania and Camden County, New Jersey, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 8,170 ft. Main Span: 1,750 ft. Roadway: 77.8 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters (Ralph Modjeski)
The longest suspension span in the world when first built, this bridge remains one of the best examples of its kind in the country.
Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creek Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creek and Castle Garden Road in Rural: Cameron County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 312 ft. Main Span: 157 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This railroad bridge is noted for its unusual vertical endposts, one of a couple such bridges in the area.
Benwood Bridge
Bellaire Railroad Bridge, Great Stone Viaduct
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Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio) Over Ohio River in Bellaire and Benwood: Belmont County, Ohio and Marshall County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 5,808 ft. Main Span: 348 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1905 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and John Edwin Greiner (J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois)
An impressive structure that also features a very long 1872 stone arch approach system known as the Great Stone Viaduct.
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Bessemer and Lake Erie) Over Allegheny River in Near Oakmont: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,327 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1918 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
An unusual and large example of continuous deck truss construction.
Big Bull Falls East Channel Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Wisconsin River (East Channel) in Wausau: Marathon County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is the simplest of a number of historic railroad bridges in this area.
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Blatnik Bridge
John A. Blatnik Bridge, High Bridge
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I-535 and US-53 Over St. Louis Bay in Duluth: St. Louis County, Minnesota and Douglas County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Cantilever (Arch and Suspended Deck) 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 7,985 ft. Main Span: 600 ft. Roadway: 58 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1961 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendorff of Kansas City, Missouri
This bridge is a rare example of a cantilever truss bridge that features a tied arch suspended span.
Blissfield Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Adrian and Blissfield) Over River Raisin in Blissfield: Lenawee County, Michigan, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1907 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
A beautiful railroad truss bridge helps people ignore ugly highway crossing next to the bridge.
Blossomland Bridge
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M-63 (Main Street) Over St. Joseph River in St. Joseph: Berrien County, Michigan, United States
Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 713 ft. Main Span: 164 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Blue Water Bridge
Original/Westbound Span
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I-69 and I-94 / KH-402 Over St. Clair River in Port Huron and Sarnia (Point Edward): St. Clair County, Michigan and Lambton County, Ontario, Canada and United States
Metal Cantilever (Arched) Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 6,178 ft. Main Span: 871 ft. Roadway: 32 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1938 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters (Ralph Modjeski)
Designed by Modjeski and Masters, this monumental bridge features an extremely rare shape of cantilever and continues to carry unimaginable traffic.
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Bonny Eagle Bridge
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ME-35 (Bonny Eagle Road) Over Saco River in Hollis: York County, Maine and Cumberland County, Maine, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Boonton Main Street Bridge
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Main Street (CR-511) Over Railroad (New Jersey Transit Boonton Line) in Boonton: Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 71 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 34 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This unusual through plate girder overpass bridge is noted for its sidewalks with unusual concrete railing, its cambered deck, and partial concrete encasement.
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Boscawen - Canterbury Bridge
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Depot Street (West Road) Over Merrimack River in Boscawen and Canterbury: Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 347 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 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.
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Bourne Bridge
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MA-28 Over Cape Cod Canal and Sandwich Road in Bourne: Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Continuous (Arch and Suspended Deck) 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,384 ft. Main Span: 616 ft. Roadway: 39.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1935 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Fay, Spofford, and Thorndike of Boston, Massachusetts
This is one of two similar bridges of very beautiful design over this canal.
Brent Spence Bridge
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I-75 and I-70 Over Ohio River in Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,736 ft. Main Span: 831 ft. Roadway: 91.8 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 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.
Bridge Street Bridge
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Bridge Street (Harrison Avenue) Over Passaic River in Newark and Harrison: Essex County, New Jersey and Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 371 ft. Main Span: 243 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This swing bridge is noted for its rare curved top chord and vertical end posts.
Bridgeport Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Cass River in Bridgeport: Saginaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 530 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
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Broadway Bridge
Buck O'Neil Bridge
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US-169 (Broadway Boulevard) Over Missouri River and Various Streets and Railroads in Kansas City: Jackson County, Missouri and Clay County, Missouri, United States
Metal Tied Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 2,764 ft. Main Span: 540 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1955 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendorff of Kansas City, Missouri
A monumental bridge with a complex approach system displays traditional riveted fabrication applied to then-modern superhighway design.
Broadway Railroad Bridge
Kentucky River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (R. J. Corman / CSX) Over Kentucky River in Frankfort: Franklin County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Brooklyn Road Bridge
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Brooklyn Road Over Mash Stream in Frankfort: Waldo County, Maine, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This narrow bridge is an early example of a polygonal Warren truss bridge.
Buffalo and Pittsburgh Allegheny River Railroad Bridge
Templeton Bridge
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Railroad (Buffalo and Pittsburgh) Over Allegheny River in Rural: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,112 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1911 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This large, beautiful through truss bridge is located on a very rural and highly scenic portion of the Allegheny River.
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Buffenmeyer Road Bridge
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Buffenmeyer Road Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Rural: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 93 ft. Main Span: 93 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge has a flat plate-like appearance due to its design.
Burnham Bridge
Menominee River Canal Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Menominee River Canal in Milwaukee: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Bobtail)
Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
One of three nationally significant and rare bobtail swing bridges in the city.
C&O Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned CSX) Over Kanawha River in Charleston: Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 4,291 ft. Main Span: 424 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1907 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
Featuring a variety of span types and sizes, and a curved approach, this bridge is also noted for its large main span.
CA-4 Middle River Bridge
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CA-4 Over Middle River in Rural: San Joaquin County, California, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 547 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This swing bridge is nicely contrasted with its pony truss approach spans.
CA-4 Old River Bridge
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CA-4 (California Delta Highway, Marengo Road) Over Old River in Rural: Contra Costa County, California and San Joaquin County, California, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 528 ft. Main Span: 132 ft. Roadway: 19.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is one of several attractive historic swing bridges along this stretch of CA-4 leading to Stockton.
Cairo Mississippi River Bridge
Birds Point Bridge
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US-60 and US-62 Over Mississippi River in Cairo and Birds Point: Alexander County, Illinois and Mississippi County, Missouri, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 5,182 ft. Main Span: 700 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Waddell and Hardesty of New York, New York
This increasingly rare two tower cantilever truss has a distinctive appearance due to its long series of approaching towerless cantilever truss approach spans.
Cairo Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Mississippi River in Cairo: Alexander County, Illinois, and Ballard County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 7,874 ft. Main Span: 524 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1952 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters
This is a very long although relatively late example of a riveted through truss railroad bridge.
Cairo US-51 Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over US-51 (Ohio River Scenic Byway) in Cairo: Alexander County, Illinois, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This traditional railroad plate girder overpass is noted as a bridge built by American Bridge Company only a couple years after its formation.
Caledonia Erie Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned Erie Railroad) Over Whetstone Creek in Caledonia: Marion County, Ohio, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and C.W. Buckholtz
This is an outstanding and uncommon example of a lattice truss bridge.
Calumet River Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern) Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)
Main Span: 242 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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!
Calumet River Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge
Nickel Plate Road Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift
Main Span: 320 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Captain John Snodgrass Bridge
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AL-117 Over Tennessee River in Rural: Jackson County, Alabama, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam,
Length: 1,401 ft. Main Span: 500 ft. Roadway: 25.6 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1958 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge features a continuous through truss that assumes as deck truss configuration at the ends, a design used several times in Alabama.
Carquinez Bridge
Eastbound I-80 Bridge
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I-80 (Eastbound) Over Carquinez Strait and Railroad (Union Pacific) in Crockett and Vallejo: Contra Costa County, California and Solano County, California, United States
Metal Bolt-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 5,209 ft. Main Span: 1,100 ft. Roadway: 51.8 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 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.
Carrie Furnace Hot Metal Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Pennsylvania Union Railroad) Over Monongahela River in Rankin and Munhall: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 20 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,300 ft. Main Span: 500 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1900 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and John C. Spencer and W. H. Smith
This abandoned railroad bridge located next to the historic remains of the Carrie Furnace is noted for its massive 500 foot main span.
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Caverns Road Bridge
Schoharie County Bridge 7
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Caverns Road (CR-9) Over Cobleskill Creek in Rural: Schoharie County, New York, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 99 ft. Main Span: 95 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This polygonal Warren pony truss bridge has attractive proportions and built-up beams with lacing.
Cedar Street Bridge
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Cedar Street (BL-96) Over Red Cedar River, Railroad (Canadian National), South Street in Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 953 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Roadway: 51.8 ft. Main Spans: 15
Built 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.
Centennial Bridge
Rock Island Centennial Bridge
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US-67 Over Mississippi River and Various Streets and Railroads in Davenport and Rock Island: Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 3,853 ft. Main Span: 538 ft. Roadway: 46 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1940 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ash, Howard, Needles, and Tammen of New York, New York
The first tied arch bridge over the Mississippi, the multiple arch spans make this a unique landmark bridge.
Central Bridge
John E. Cox Memorial Bridge
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Bridge Street Over Merrimack River in Lowell: Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Metal Cantilever 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 474 ft. Main Span: 197 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1937 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Joseph R. Worcester and Company of Boston, Massachusetts
A rare example of a small-scale cantilever bridge structure.
Chain of Rocks Bridge
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Pedestrian Walkway (Trailnet) (Historic US-66) Over Mississippi River in Granite City and St. Louis: Madison County, Illinois and St. Louis City, Missouri, United States
Metal Continuous 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,353 ft. Main Span: 700 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 10
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Baxter L. Brown and Edward B. Fay of St. Louis, Missouri
Converted for pedestrian use and an excellent preservation example, this strange bridge has a sharp bend in the middle.
Chambers Bay Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Chambers Bay (Steilacoom Creek) in Steilacoom: Pierce County, Washington, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Direct Lift)
Length: 240 ft. Main Span: 96 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
This blend of bascule and lift technologies is the only surviving example of the unique patented Strauss direct lift bridge in the country!
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Lock Street (PA-2018) Over Monongahela River in Charleroi and Monessen: Washington County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 20 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,810 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Roadway: 22.6 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 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.
Cheboygan River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Cheboygan River in Rural: Cheboygan County, Michigan, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 138 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX, Former Chesapeake and Ohio) Over Ohio River in Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Continuous 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Span: 675 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and John Edwin Greiner (J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois)
This is a gargantuan bridge and is composed of extremely massive members.
Chesapeake City Bridge
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MD-213 Over Chesapeake and Delaware Canal (C&D Canal) in Chesapeake City: Cecil County, Maryland, United States
Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 3,955 ft. Main Span: 540 ft. Roadway: 24.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1948 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Parsons, Brinckerhoff, Hogan, and Macdonald of New York, New York
This large historic arch bridge is the only bridge over the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal within Maryland.
Chester Creek Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX and Norfolk Southern) Over Chester Creek in Chester: Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier)
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1907 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and A. Hunter
This bridge was originally built as a swing bridge, however it no longer operates for boats.
Chicago and Alton Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Metra Heritage Corridor, Amtrak, and Canadian National) Over South Fork South Branch Chicago River (Bubbly Creek) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Page) and Approach Spans: Metal Girder, Fixed
Length: 214 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Roadway: 34.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and William M. Hughes of Chicago, Illinois
The first ever built, and today the last remaining example of a Page bascule bridge.
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Chicago Great Western Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Mississippi River in St. Paul: Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Span Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 940 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1912 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Waddell and Harrington of Kansas City, Missouri
This bridge is an early surviving example of a Waddell and Harrington vertical lift bridge.
Chicago Skyway Toll Bridge
High Bridge
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I-90 (Chicago Skyway) Over Calumet River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,458 ft. Main Span: 650 ft. Roadway: 76.4 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1958 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois
This 1950s cantilever bridge is the only monumental sized high level bridge in Chicago.
Chili Avenue Bridge
Bridge E-163
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Chili Avenue (NY-33A) Over Erie Canal (New York State Barge Canal) in Rochester: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 154 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is an increasingly uncommon surviving example of a state standard truss bridge, this example noted for its skew and roadway width.
Chuck Yeager Bridge
Charles Yeager Bridge
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I-77 (Southbound) and I-64 (Eastbound) Over Kanawha River in Charleston: Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Continuous (Arch and Suspended Deck) Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,166 ft. Main Span: 474 ft. Roadway: 37.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1954 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This large arched continuous truss bridge was paired with a modern bridge of similar design but differing details.
Cincinnati Southern Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Cincinnati Southern) Over Ohio River in Ludlow and Cincinnati: Kenton County, Kentucky and Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
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
Length: 3,240 ft. Main Span: 519 ft. Roadway: 32.3 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1922 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski
This large, unusual bridge has a complicated history.
Clairton Coke Works Bridge
Union Railroad Clairton Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned Union Railroad) Over Monongahela River in Clairton: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,154 ft. Main Span: 498 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Albert Lucius of New York, New York
This massive bridge is noted for its very long 500 foot main span, and also its design which anticipated an upper deck in addition to the lower deck.
Cleves Bridge
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US-50 Westbound Over Great Miami River in Cleves: Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 893 ft. Main Span: 248 ft. Roadway: 32.2 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 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.
Clinton Bridge
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Pleasant Street Over Sebasticook River in Clinton: Kennebec County, Maine, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 184 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
CN Red Cedar River Railroad Bridge West
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Red Cedar River and Lansing River Trail in Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1934 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is one of several traditional railroad deck plate girder railroad bridges in Lansing.
Columbia River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Columbia River in Portland and Vancouver: Multnomah County, Oregon and Clark County, Washington, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss,
Length: 2,808 ft. Main Span: 466 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski
This swing bridge was designed under the direction of famous engineer Ralph Modjeski.
Coos Bay Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Coos Bay Rail Link) Over Coos Bay in North Bend: Coos County, Oregon, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,055 ft. Main Span: 458 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge features a long series of truss spans that lead to an impressive swing truss span.
Cortland Street Bridge
West Clybourn Place Bridge
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Cortland Street Over North Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 217 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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!
Cottage Grove Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Central Oregon and Pacific) Over Coast Fork Willamette River in Cottage Grove: Lane County, Oregon, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 540 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is a traditional example of an early 20th century pin-connected railroad truss bridge.
CR-225 East Bridge
Noble County Bridge 134
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CR-225 East Over Railroad (CSX) in Rural: Noble County, Indiana, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 107 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
One of a few remaining, rare multi-span pony truss railroad overpass bridges in Noble County.
CR-T Bridge
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CR-T Over Bean Creek in Rural: Fulton County, Ohio, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 101 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Crooked River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Crooked River in Rural: Ray County, Missouri, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 290 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is a traditionally composed pin-connected railroad through truss bridge.
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Crow's Bridge
Putnam County Bridge 137
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Crows Bridge Road (CR-100 East) Over Big Walnut Creek in Rural: Putnam County, Indiana, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 121 ft. Main Span: 119 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
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Culmerville Bridge
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Bakerstown Road Over Railroad (Bessemer and Lake Erie) in Culmerville Road: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 141 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Roadway: 26.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Cushman Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Coos Bay Rail Link) Over Siuslaw River in Cushman: Lane County, Oregon, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss,
Length: 3,450 ft. Main Span: 286 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This riveted swing span is flanked by uncommon pin-connected Camelback truss spans.
Cuyahoga River Bridge #1
The Iron Curtain
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern and Amtrak) Over Cuyahoga River in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive)
Length: 265 ft. Main Span: 265 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1956 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendorff of Kansas City, Missouri
This bridge is the last bridge on the Cuyahoga before it enters Lake Erie.
Davis Ferry Bridge
Tippecanoe County Bridge 119
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Davis Ferry Road Over Wabash River in Lafayette: Tippecanoe County, Indiana, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 541 ft. Main Span: 178 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1912 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Lafayette Engineering Company of Lafayette, Indiana
This multi-span through truss bridge was bypassed but left open for pedestrians in an unimproved condition.
Delcambre Canal Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Louisiana and Delta Railroad) Over Delcambre Canal (Bayou Carlin) in Delcambre: Iberia Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Vertical Lift (Span Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is an early surviving and small scale example of a railroad vertical lift bridge.
Devon Bridge
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Railroad (Amtrak Northeast Corridor and Metro North) Over Housatonic River in Stratford and Milford: New Haven County, Connecticut and Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,052 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois
This bridge is configured as a pair of bridges, each containing noteworthy approach spans and bascule main spans that are among the oldest of their kind in the entire country..
Dowler Junction Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (RJ Corman Railroad - Pennsylvania Line) Over West Branch Susquehanna River in Dowler Junction: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
A traditional 1930s railroad truss bridge.
Dunbar Toll Bridge
Dunbar - South Charleston Bridge
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10th Street (CR-25/47) Over Kanawha River and US-60 in Dunbar and South Charleston: Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Cantilever 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,383 ft. Main Span: 450 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1953 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Hazelet and Erdal of Chicago, Illinois
This is a good and increasingly rare example of a mid 20th century riveted cantilever truss bridge.
Dundee Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Ann Arbor Railroad) Over River Raisin in Dundee: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 250 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
East Haddam Bridge
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CT-82 Over Connecticut River in East Haddam: Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 885 ft. Main Span: 460 ft. Roadway: 24.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Alfred P. Boller of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Boller, Hodge, and Baird)
This is one of the most visually impressive swing bridges in the country, with its large swing span paired with an impressive fixed through truss span.
East Pittsburgh Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Pennsylvania Union Railroad) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in East Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 210 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1945 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This through truss can be viewed from the Westinghouse Bridge which looms over this bridge making it look smaller than it is.
East Portage Avenue Bridge
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East Portage Avenue Over Power Canal in Sault Ste. Marie: Chippewa County, Michigan, United States
Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 265 ft. Main Span: 265 ft. Roadway: 45 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1970 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
One of two identical arch bridges in Sault Ste Marie.
Elm Fork Trinity River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Trinity Railway Express) Over Elm Fork Trinity River in Dallas: Dallas County, Texas, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Box Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,528 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This classic Baltimore truss railroad bridge sits next to a modern plate girder railroad bridge.
Escanaba River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Escanaba River in North Escanaba: Delta County, Michigan, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 680 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is an impressive, massive multi-span deck truss.
Falls River Soo Line Spur Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Soo Line Spur) Over Falls River in L'Anse: Baraga County, Michigan, United States
Metal Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Flint River and East Boulevard Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Flint River and East Boulevard in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 255 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1916 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is a traditional deck plate girder railroad bridge over the river, and this listing also includes photos of a nearby overpass bridge as well.
Fort Dodge Railroad Bridge
Chicago Great Western Railroad Viaduct
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Des Moines River and Other Features in Rural: Webster County, Iowa, United States
Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,719 ft. Main Span: 219 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is the second largest bridge in Iowa and is also a rare example of its type.
Fort Duquesne Bridge
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I-279 Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Box Beam, Fixed
Length: 921 ft. Main Span: 432 ft. Roadway: 53.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1959 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)
The smaller of two similar double-deck arch bridges that frame the Point at Pittsburgh.
Fort Henry Bridge
Ninth Street Bridge
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I-70, US-40, US-250 Over Ohio River in Wheeling: Ohio County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,660 ft. Main Span: 577 ft. Roadway: 53.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1955 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendorff of Kansas City, Missouri
This large and impressive steel arch bridge predates the Interstate Highway System.
Fort Madison Bridge
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Bridge
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Great River Road (IL-9) and Railroad (BNSF) Over Mississippi River in Fort Madison and Niota: Lee County, Iowa and Hancock County, Illinois, United States
Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,347 ft. Main Span: 525 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and A. F. Robinson
This is a rare double-deck truss railroad bridge that offers a toll highway for vehicular traffic on the upper deck.
Fort Pitt Bridge
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I-279 and I-376 Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,207 ft. Main Span: 750 ft. Roadway: 51.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1959 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Richardson, Gordon, and Associates of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (George S. Richardson)
This is the larger of two nearly identical bridges leading to the Point and downtown Pittsburgh.
Fort Road Bridge
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MN-5 (Fort Road, 7th Street) Over Mississippi River in St. Paul: Hennepin County, Minnesota and Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
Metal Continuous Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,199 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 58 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1961 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Sverdrup and Parcel of St. Louis, Missouri
This is a large continuous high level deck plate girder.
Fort Wayne Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Allegheny River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 985 ft. Main Span: 319 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is the signature railroad span of the Allegheny River in Pittsburgh.
Fremont Bridge
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I-405 Over Willamette River in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Metal Continuous 28 Panel Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 7,340 ft. Main Span: 1,255 ft. Roadway: 136.2 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1973 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Parsons Brinckerhoff of New York, New York
Despite its young age, this 1973 steel arch bridge is considered a historic bridge due to its record-breaking span length.
Fremont Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Sandusky River in Fremont: Sandusky County, Ohio, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 702 ft. Main Span: 143 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is an uncommon subdivided Double-Warren truss bridge with multiple spans.
Gate House Bridge
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Croton Dam Road Over New Croton Reservoir in Rural: Westchester County, New York, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 535 ft. Main Span: 396 ft. Roadway: 20.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Albert Lucius of New York, New York
This bridge has a large and impressive through truss span complimented by a unique, beautiful arched plate girder span.
George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge
2nd Street Bridge
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US-31 (2nd Street) Over Ohio River and Various Streets in Louisville and Jeffersonville: Jefferson County, Kentucky and Clark County, Indiana, United States
Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,366 ft. Main Span: 820 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1929 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters
This landmark work of a famous engineering firm consists of two identical cantilever truss bridge units.
George Sellar Bridge
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WA-285 (5th Street, Stevens Street) Over Columbia River, Railroad, and WA-28 Ramp in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee: Chelan County, Washington and Douglas County, Washington, United States
Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Warren Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,208 ft. Main Span: 480 ft. Roadway: 60.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1950 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Washington Department of Highways
This extremely unusual bridge is cantilever truss bridge whose suspended span is a steel tied through arch.
Glenwood Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh and West Homestead: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,700 ft. Main Span: 465 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge is noted for its large rivet-connected Pennsylvania through truss span.
Grand Haven Bascule Bridge
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US-31 Over Grand River in Grand Haven and Ferrysburg: Ottawa County, Michigan, United States
Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 693 ft. Main Span: 226 ft. Roadway: 78.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1960 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Hazelet and Erdal of Chicago, Illinois
A very large 1960 bascule bridge that carries heavy US-31 traffic.
Grand Rapids Swing Bridge
Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Grand River in Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 654 ft. Main Span: 231 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Grand River North Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Grand Rapids Eastern) Over Grand River in Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 720 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 9
Built 1907 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is a large, but traditional railroad deck plate girder bridge.
Grand Tower Pipeline Bridge
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Pipeline Over Mississippi River in Grand Tower and Wittenberg: Jackson County, Illinois and Perry County, Missouri, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 3,690 ft. Main Span: 2,162 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1955 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Matthews and Kenan of San Antonio, Texas
This unusual riveted pipeline suspension bridge is one of several similar such bridges in the country.
Grassy Point Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over St. Louis River in Superior: Douglas County, Wisconsin and St. Louis County, Minnesota, United States
Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,660 ft. Main Span: 430 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1912 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This railroad bridge is noted for its very large swing span.
Grizzaffi Bridge
E.J. "Lionel" Grizzaffi Bridge
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US-90 Over Atchafalaya River (Berwick Bay) in Berwick and Morgan City: St. Mary Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Cantilever 16 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 17,733 ft. Main Span: 617 ft. Roadway: 68 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1977 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and E. Lionel Pavlo of New York
This bridge is still a little too young to be considered to have any significant historic value, but it offers a comparison to the nearby historic K-truss bridge.
Hacienda Bridge
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River Road Over Russian River in Rural: Sonoma County, California, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 531 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 25.3 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This attractive and uncommon Camelback truss bridge has 1947 concrete approach spans, evidence that the truss span is a relocated and reused span.
Hamilton Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Great Miami River in Hamilton: Butler County, Ohio, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 1,530 ft. Main Span: 240 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1913 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
A beautiful three span railroad truss bridge is complimented by over a dozen stone arch approach spans!
Harpers Ferry Plate Girder Railroad Bridge
B&O Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Potomac River, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and Harpers Ferry Road (Sandy Hook Road) in Harpers Ferry: Jefferson County, West Virginia and Washington County, Maryland, United States
Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,415 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 13
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
The newer of two railroad bridges at this location, the construction of this bridge also resulted in reconstruction of the now-shared tunnel immediately east of these two bridges.
Harry S. Truman Bridge
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Missouri River in Rural: Jackson County, Missouri and Clay County, Missouri, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,577 ft. Main Span: 417 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1945 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendorff of Kansas City, Missouri
This is a later example of a riveted vertical lift bridge, and a rare steel bridge completed during World War II.
Havre de Grace Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Susquehanna River in Havre de Grace and Perryville: Harford County, Maryland and Cecil County, Maryland, United States
Metal 16 Panel Pin-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 6,109 ft. Main Span: 520 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is a long and large bridge noted for its variety of span types and its extremely long simple deck truss span.
Healdsburg Memorial Bridge
Redwood Highway Bridge
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Healdsburg Avenue (Former Redwood Highway) Over Russian River in Healdsburg: Sonoma County, California, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 438 ft. Main Span: 198 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 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.
Hell Gate Bridge
New York Connecting Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Amtrak Northeast Corridor, CSX, and Canadian Pacific) Over East River, Little Hell Gate, Bronx Kills, and Various Streets in New York: The Bronx, New York and Queens, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States
Metal 23 Panel Two-Hinged Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Inverted Bowstring Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 17,846 ft. Main Span: 978 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1916 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Gustav Lindenthal
This iconic bridge had the longest arch span in the world when built, but its approach spans are also very noteworthy.
Henderson Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Ohio River and Water Street in Henderson: Henderson County, Kentucky and Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States
Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 12,123 ft. Main Span: 675 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1932 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This railroad bridge is noted for its long
Hennepin Canal Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Hennepin Canal in Rural: Bureau County, Illinois, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 115 ft. Main Span: 115 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1905 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is an excellent example of a post-1900 Chicago North Western Railroad lattice truss bridge.
Herrs Island Allegheny River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Allegheny Valley Railroad) Over Allegheny River and Various Streets in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,310 ft. Main Span: 400 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1921 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This heavy-duty bridge carries railroad traffic clear across the river and its back channel as well as several streets.
High Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern, Cincinnati Southern) Over Kentucky River in Rural: Jessamine County, Kentucky and Mercer County, Kentucky, United States
Metal Continuous (Straight Chords) 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,173 ft. Main Span: 353 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 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.
Hinman Bridge
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US-82 (11th Street) Over Yazoo River in Greenwood: Leflore County, Mississippi, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 794 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1954 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This mid 20th century through truss bridge supports four lanes of traffic plus sidewalks with ornamental railing.
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Hohman Avenue Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned Chicago, Indianapolis, and Louisville) Over Grand Calumet River in Hammond: Lake County, Indiana, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Page) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 255 ft. Main Span: 110 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is an extremely unusual bascule bridge, and an unexpected sight on the Grand Calumet River today.
Holton Avenue Viaduct
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RTA Rapid Transit Over Holton Avenue, 90th Street, and Railroad in Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 580 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This unusual bridge is almost like two double track bridges side by side, and the north half includes plate girder spans over Holton Avenue, while the southern half is all concrete arch spans.
Homestead High Level Bridge
Homestead Grays Bridge
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Browns Hill Road Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Continuous 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Wichert Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,109 ft. Main Span: 534 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and George S. Richardson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This bridge is an extremely rare example of a bridge with a Wichert truss detail.
Horace Wilkinson Bridge
New Bridge
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I-10 Over Mississippi River and Various Roads and Railroads in Baton Rouge: East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana and West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Cantilever 28 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 4,550 ft. Main Span: 1,235 ft. Roadway: 81.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1968 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Modjeski and Masters
This late example of a cantilever truss bridge is noted for its span length and significant roadway width.
Houghton Hancock Bridge
Portage Lake Lift Bridge
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US-41 (M-26) and Rail-Trail Over Portage Lake (Keweenaw Waterway) in Houghton and Hancock: Houghton County, Michigan, United States
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
Length: 1,310 ft. Main Span: 269 ft. Roadway: 53.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
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Houlihan Bridge
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GA-25 (Coastal Highway) Over Savannah River in Port Wentworth: Chatham County, Georgia, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 1,465 ft. Main Span: 240 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1954 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge has take a beating from trucks over the years, but remains a rare example of a highway truss swing bridge in Georgia.
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Hulton Bridge
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Hulton Road (PA-2082) Over Allegheny River in Oakmont: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 22 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,544 ft. Main Span: 505 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1909 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
One of the last remaining large pin-connected truss bridges in Pennsylvania is this unique multi-span through truss with a huge main span!
Hurley Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Abandoned C and NW) Over Silver Street (WI-77) in Hurley: Iron County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 79 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is a fairly large plate girder span that retains good historic integrity.
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I Street and Railroad (Southern Pacific) Over Sacramento River in Sacramento and West Sacramento: Sacramento County, California and Yolo County, California, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 854 ft. Main Span: 195 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1911 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and John D. Isaacs
This is a rare example of a double deck swing bridge, as it carries highway on top and railroad below.
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I-270 Chain of Rocks Canal Bridge
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I-270 Over Chain of Rocks Canal in Granite City: Madison County, Illinois, United States
Metal Cantilever 16 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam),
Length: 1,990 ft. Main Span: 480 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1963 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Sverdrup and Parcel of St. Louis, Missouri
This attractive identical pair of cantilever truss bridges were reduced to scrap metal in favor of a mundane steel stringer replacement bridge.
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I-95 Over Railroad (Myrtle Avenue and Railroad) in Jacksonville: Duval County, Florida, United States
Metal Tied Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,431 ft. Main Span: 386 ft. Roadway: 79.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1955 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This unusual bridge today squeezed in between other newer bridges is the only steel arch bridge in Florida.
Indiana Harbor Canal Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Abandoned Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal) Over Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal (East Chicago Canal) in East Chicago: Lake County, Indiana, United States
Metal Through Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Strauss Trunnion)
Main Span: 90 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
This is the only example of a standard Strauss trunnion bascule with overhead counterweight in the Chicagoland area.
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Interstate Bridge
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I-5 Over Columbia River in Portland and Vancouver: Multnomah County, Oregon and Clark County, Washington, United States
Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Span Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 22 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,538 ft. Main Span: 531 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1917 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Waddell and Harrington of Kansas City, Missouri
A bridge with complex history, this bridge is paired with a nearly identical 1958 bridge, and its 278.7 foot vertical lift span from 1917 today is out-spanned by a newer 1958 fixed truss span of 531.4 feet.
Iron Bridge
Spokane Union Pacific Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Spokane River in Spokane: Spokane County, Washington, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Triple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 530 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is an extremely rare example of a triple intersection Warren truss, and has been preserved for pedestrians.
Isleton Bridge
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CA-160 Over Sacramento River in Rural: Sacramento County, California, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed
Length: 624 ft. Main Span: 226 ft. Roadway: 17.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1923 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois
With its two rare rainbow arch spans and a steel heel-trunnion truss bascule span, this is a unique combination of concrete and steel.
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Jefferson Avenue Footbridge
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Jefferson Avenue (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Railroad (BNSF) in Springfield: Greene County, Missouri, United States
Metal Cantilever 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Queenpost Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 562 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and J. W. Hoover of Kansas City, Missouri
This is an extremely rare cantilever truss footbridge, and an early surviving cantilever truss of any type as well.
Jefferson Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Santiam River in Jefferson: Marion County, Oregon and Linn County, Oregon, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,553 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This multi-span railroad truss bridge appears to be slowly losing its original spans to replacement.
Joliet Illinois and Michigan Canal Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Burlington Northern and Santa Fe) Over Illinois and Michigan Canal in Joliet: Will County, Illinois, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 200 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1935 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
A traditionally designed Baltimore through truss with a heavy skew.
Joliet Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Des Plaines River in Joliet: Will County, Illinois, United States
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
Length: 552 ft. Main Span: 302 ft. Roadway: 32 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Junction Bridge
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Railroad (Rail-Trail, Former Union Pacific Railroad) Over Arkansas River in Little Rock: Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States
Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,500 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1970 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This former railroad bridge was converted to a pedestrian bridge and features colored lighting at night.
Justell Bridge
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KY-2557 Over Levisa Fork in Justell: Floyd County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 727 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Roadway: 9.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1920 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This narrow former railroad bridge was converted for highway use and now serves a very lightly traveled state-owned road.
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Kennebunkport Bridge
Mathew J. Lanigan Bridge
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ME-9 (Western Avenue) Over Kennebunk River in Kennebunkport: York County, Maine, United States
Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Bobtail)
Length: 110 ft. Main Span: 52 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Kenova Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Ohio River and Various Streets and Railroad in South Point and Kenova: Wayne County, West Virginia and Lawrence County, Ohio, United States
Metal 16 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 4,000 ft. Main Span: 521 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1913 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Charles S. Churchill
As impressive as this massive bridge is, the story of how it was constructed is even more impressive.
Kentucky and Indiana Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Ohio River and Water Street in Louisville and New Albany: Jefferson County, Kentucky and Floyd County, Indiana, United States
Metal 18 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier)
Length: 2,713 ft. Main Span: 625 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1912 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and John Edwin Greiner (J. E. Greiner Company of Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois)
Featuring former vehicular decks cantilevered from the sides of the trusses with a railroad deck in the middle, this bridge is also noted for its variety of truss designs.
Kettle Falls Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Columbia River (Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake) in Near Kettle Falls: Ferry County, Washington and Stevens County, Washington, United States
Metal Cantilever 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,216 ft. Main Span: 608 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1940 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This extremely unusual cantilever truss has its anchor and cantilever arms reversed from what the typical locations would be.
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Kosciuszko Bridge
Meeker Avenue Bridge
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I-278 (Brooklyn - Queens Expressway) Over Newtown Creek and Various Streets in New York: Brooklyn, New York and Queens, New York, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,536 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 78.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and J. Frank Johnson
Perhaps the beauty and heritage of this iconic truss bridge was underappreciated because many people never checked it out from below.
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Lake Champlain Bridge
Crown Point Bridge
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Bridge Road (VT-125, VT-17, and NY-903) Over Lake Champlain in Crown Point and Chimney Point: Essex County, New York and Addison County, Vermont, United States
Metal Continuous (Arched) 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,184 ft. Main Span: 434 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 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.
Lake Road West Fork Bridge
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Lake Road West Fork (CR-234) Over Sandy Creek in Rural: Monroe County, New York, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 93 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 26.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1941 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge, possibly designed by the county, features a truss configuration that is uncommon in the state, since the state usually designed using Warren-based trusses.
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Lambert Bridge
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Lambert Bridge Road Over Dry Creek in Rural: Sonoma County, California, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 185 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This nice looking bridge is feasible to rehabilitate, but instead will be demolished and replaced!
Latah Creek Railroad Bridge
Hangman Creek Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Latah Creek (Hangman Creek) in Spokane: Spokane County, Washington, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 245 ft. Main Span: 145 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1920 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is a small riveted railroad deck truss bridge of traditional construction.
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Leger Road Bridge
SR 4019 Bridge
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Leger Road (PA-4019) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Ardara: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 63 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Lehigh Canal Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Lehigh Canal in North Catasauqua: Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This highly unusual bridge has four truss lines that are not equally spaced apart, and the bridge is also skewed.
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Lisbon Falls Bridge
Durham Bridge
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Canal Street (ME-9 and ME-125) Over Androscoggin River in Lisbon Falls: Androscoggin County, Maine, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 362 ft. Main Span: 168 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 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.
Lock and Dam Number 15
Access Bridge
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Dam Access Road Over Mississippi River in Davenport and Rock Island: Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected K-Truss Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,270 ft. Main Span: 116 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 11
Built 1934 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This dam is notable to bridge enthusiasts for its bridge structure consisting of a rare K-truss design.
Lofton Henderson Memorial Bridge
21st Street Bridge
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Henderson Drive (OH-611) Over Black River in Lorain: Lorain County, Ohio, United States
Metal Cantilever (Arched) 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,704 ft. Main Span: 390 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1939 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Wilbur J. Watson and Associates of Cleveland, Ohio
This bridge breaks away from traditional period designs and defines its own unique visual and structural design, unlike any other bridge.
Longstreet Bridge
General James Longstreet Memorial Bridge
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Cleveland Highway (US-129 and GA-11) Over Lake Lanier (Chattahoochee River) in Gainesville: Hall County, Georgia, United States
Metal Continuous 12 Panel Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 824 ft. Main Span: 153 ft. Roadway: 25.6 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built 1957 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Patchen and Zimmerman of Augusta Georgia
This unusual continuous plate girder with its distinctive arched girders won an award from the American Institute of Steel Construction for beauty.
Lowell Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Mid-Michigan) Over Grand River in Lowell: Kent County, Michigan, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 330 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
The beauty of the Grand River is complimented by this magnificent railroad bridge.
Lower Hack Bridge
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Railroad (New Jersey Transit Morristown Line) Over Hackensack River in Kearny and Jersey City: Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Span Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,480 ft. Main Span: 198 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Waddell and Hardesty of New York, New York
This is one of several vertical lift bridges in this area.
Lower Maumee River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Maumee River in Toledo: Lucas County, Ohio, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,415 ft. Main Span: 353 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
One of several large and impressive swing bridges on the Maumee River in Toledo.
Lower Trenton Bridge
Trenton Makes The World Takes Bridge (Lower Trenton Toll-Supported Bridge)
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Bridge Street (Historic Lincoln Highway) Over Delaware River in Trenton and Morrisville: Mercer County, New Jersey and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,021 ft. Main Span: 210 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge sits on an ancient 1806 stone substructure and is noted for its rare design consisting of three truss lines, and is also noted for its Trenton Makes sign.
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MacArthur Bridge
St. Louis Municipal Bridge
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Railroad (Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis) Over Mississippi River and Various Streets and Railroads in St. Louis and East St. Louis: St. Louis City, Missouri and St. Clair County, Illinois, United States
Metal 18 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 13,300 ft. Main Span: 668 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1917 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Boller, Hodge, and Baird of New York, New York
Even with most of the highway portion of this combined use double-deck bridge removed, the remaining bridge is one of the most complex bridges around.
Mackinac Bridge
Big Mac / Mighty Mac
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I-75 Over Straits of Mackinac in Mackinaw City and St. Ignace: Emmet County, Michigan and Mackinac County, Michigan, United States
Metal 96 Panel Deck Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Bolt-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 19,249 ft. Main Span: 3,800 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 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, and the most famous built structure in the state of Michigan.
Madison Avenue Bridge
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Madison Avenue Over Harlem River in New York: The Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)
Length: 1,892 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Roadway: 54 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This beautiful swing bridge has been maintained and remains in good condition today.
Main Street Bridge
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Main Street Over Big Choconut Creek in Vestal: Broome County, New York, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 122 ft. Main Span: 121 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 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.
Mansfield Bridge
Dravosburg Bridge
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Richland Avenue Over Monongahela River and Various Roads and Railroads in Dravosburg and McKeesport: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Cantilever 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 1,934 ft. Main Span: 500 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1951 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
This is an outstanding, unaltered example of a mid 20th century cantilever truss bridge.
Marine Parkway Bridge
Gil Hodges Memorial Bridge
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Marine Parkway Over Rockaway Inlet in New York: Queens, New York, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,985 ft. Main Span: 540 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and David Steinman of New York, New York
Designed by a famed engineer, this is one of the most aesthetically pleasing vertical lift bridges ever constructed.
Marquam Bridge
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I-5 Over Willamette River in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Metal Cantilever 14 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 5,280 ft. Main Span: 440 ft. Roadway: 114 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1966 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ivan D. Merchant
This utilitarian mid-20th century truss bridge is noted for its unusual double-deck cantilever truss design.
McKeesport-Duquesne Bridge
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PA-2114 Over Monogahela River and Railroad (Conrail) in Duquesne and McKeesport: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,252 ft. Main Span: 382 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Allegheny County Department of Public Works
This is a large and late pin-connected through truss that has both Pratt and Parker truss spans.
Melville Pipeline Bridge
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Pipeline Over Atchafalaya River in Melville: St. Landry Parish, Louisiana and Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States
Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed
Length: 3,667 ft. Main Span: 2,000 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1951 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Matthews and Kenan of San Antonio, Texas
This is a highly unusual example of a very long-span pipeline bridge and it features unusual design.
Menominee River Chicago NorthWestern Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Menominee River in Rural: Dickinson County, Michigan and Florence County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 375 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1911 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This bridge features an impressive design with two deck truss main spans.
Menominee River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Menominee River in Milwaukee: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Bobtail)
Length: 228 ft. Main Span: 203 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Charles Frederick Loweth
One of three nationally significant and rare bobtail swing bridges in the city.
Metcalf Street Bridge
Dixie Highway Bridge
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Metcalf Street (Dixie Highway) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Lima: Allen County, Ohio, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 538 ft. Main Span: 308 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1923 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This awe-inspiring massive membered bridge has a mighty skew to it!
Metropolis Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Ohio River and Various Streets in Metropolis: Massac County, Illinois and McCracken County, Kentucky, United States
Metal 20 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 5,701 ft. Main Span: 720 ft. Roadway: 37 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1917 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski
This bridge set a world record for the longest simple truss span ever built, and today this span remains among the longest!
Mid-Hudson Bridge
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Mid-Hudson Bridge
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US-44 and NY-55 Over Hudson River and Various Streets and Railroads in Poughkeepsie and Highland: Dutchess County, New York and Ulster County, New York, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch,
Length: 4,201 ft. Main Span: 1,495 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski and Daniel E. Moran
Designed by famous engineer Ralph Modjeski, this amazingly beautiful bridge is noted for its unique tower design and its location over the scenic Hudson River.
Middletown Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Connecticut Central Railroad) Over Connecticut River and CT-9 in Middletown: Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States
Metal 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,220 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This is a large and impressive railroad swing bridge with a large approach system as well.
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Mill Street Bridge
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Mill Street Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Millsboro: Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 98 ft. Main Span: 98 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1908 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
This abandoned Warren pony truss overpass has an enormous skew to it!
Milwaukee River Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Chicago and Northwestern) Over Milwaukee River in Milwaukee: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)
Length: 395 ft. Main Span: 235 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
A large span lattice truss swing bridge.
Mingo Junction Wabash Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Wheeling and Lake Erie) Over Ohio River in Mingo Junction and Rural: Jefferson County, Ohio and Brooke County, West Virginia, United States
Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 1,296 ft. Main Span: 700 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 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.
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MN-100 Railroad Overpasses
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Railroad (Union Pacific) and Rail-Trail (Cedar Lake Trail) Over MN-100 in St. Louis Park: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 109 ft. Main Span: 52 ft. Roadway: 66.5 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1936 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Minnesota Highway Department
One of three historic overpas bridges on this stretch of highway displaying unusually high level of aesthetic treatment.
Monaca - East Rochester Bridge
East Rochester Monaca Bridge
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PA-51 (Pennsylvania Avenue) Over Ohio River and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Monaca and East Rochester: Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal Cantilever 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,037 ft. Main Span: 730 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1959 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Michael Baker Jr. Inc.
Later examples of cantilever truss bridges such as this bridge are becoming increasingly rare and historically significant as older examples are replaced.
Monroe Avenue Railroad Overpass North
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Railroad (Grand Rapids Eastern) Over Monroe Avenue in Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 95 ft. Main Span: 49 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
The northernmost of two old through plate girder overpasses on Monroe Avenue.
Monroe Canadian National Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over River Raisin in Monroe: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 420 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 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.
Monroe CSX Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over River Raisin in Monroe: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 330 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 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.
Morrison Bridge
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Morrison Street Over Willamette River in Portland: Multnomah County, Oregon, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,125 ft. Main Span: 285 ft. Roadway: 68.6 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1958 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Sverdrup and Parcel of St. Louis, Missouri
This bridge is one of Portland's younger historic bridges, and is an interesting comparison to the nearby Burnside Bridge.

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