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| Special Bridge Conditions Legend |
| ! | Confirmed demolition date within one year or an especially historic bridge that is threatened with demolition at any level. |
| X | The bridge has been confirmed demolished or collapsed. |
| S | The bridge has been dismantled or moved to an offsite location and is not currently available for public viewing. |
| L | Most or all of the original bridge material has been demolished and replaced, including historically significant elements, but some original parts of the bridge remain. |
| Note: This website cannot guarantee the current condition of any bridge on this website. Bridges lacking these icons should not necessarily be considered condition-free. |
| Bridge Name | HSR Rating | Facility Carried / Feature Intersected | Location | Structure Type | Structure Dimensions | Construction Date / Builder or Contractor | Description | Thumbnail |
100th Street Bridge
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| 100th Street Over Calumet River | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 326 ft Main Span Length: 233 ft Roadway Width: 38 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1927 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago | This bascule bridge is an excellent and unaltered example of a traditional Chicago bascule bridge. |
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106th Street Bridge
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| 106th Street Over Calumet River | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 349 ft Main Span Length: 250 ft Roadway Width: 38 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1930 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago | This impressive bascule bridge has very tall trusses and is among the most impressive of the Calumet River highway bridges. |
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110th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 214040 |
| 110th Street Over East Fork Des Moines River | Rural: Kossuth County, Iowa | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 195.2 ft Main Span Length: 100 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1895 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio | This bridge is significant as an unaltered pre-1900 bridge system consisting of truss and stringer spans. |
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110th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 185150 |
| 110th Street Over East Fork Des Moines River | Rural: Humboldt County, Iowa | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 110 ft Main Span Length: 90 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1911 By: Iowa Bridge Company of Des Moines, Iowa | A traditionally composed through truss bridge in a rural setting. |
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133rd Avenue Bridge
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| Bridge Park Trail Over Dickinson Creek | Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 66 ft Main Span Length: 64 ft Roadway Width: 14 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1897 By: Michigan Bridge Company of Portland, Michigan | This impressive half-hip Pratt pony was moved to Historic Bridge Park. |
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13th Line Bridge
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| 13th Line Over Grand River | Rural: Dufferin County, Ontario | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario | This attractive heritage truss bridge compliments the scenic Grand River very nicely. |
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18th Street Bridge
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| 18th Street Over South Branch Chicago River | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Railing Height Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 280 ft Main Span Length: 182 ft Roadway Width: 48 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1967 By: Unknown and City of Chicago | This is one of the few single leaf highway bascule bridges in Chicago, and the only example using the pony/deck truss design. |
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20 Mile Road Bridge
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| Bridge Park Trail Over Dickinson Creek | Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan | Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 64 ft Main Span Length: 64 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1906 By: Unknown | This unusual pony truss was moved to Historic Bridge Park. |
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21 Mile Road Bridge
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| 21 Mile Road Over Rice Creek | Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 59.7 ft Main Span Length: 59.7 ft Roadway Width: 13 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1885 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio | Most bridges in Michigan of this type are closed to traffic; this one remains open with some modifications. |
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22 1/2 Mile Road Bridge
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| 22 1/2 Mile Road Over St. Joseph River | Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 90 ft Main Span Length: 89 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1906 By: Elkhart Bridge and Iron Company of Elkhart, Indiana | A rare example of a Michigan through truss with riveted connection... plus this bridge is still open to traffic! |
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220th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 361080 |
| 220th Street Over Turkey River | Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 110 ft Main Span Length: 110 ft Roadway Width: 14.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This bridge represents a standard rural Iowa riveted through truss very well. |
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235th Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347780 |
| 235th Avenue Over 10 Mile Creek | Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 60 ft Main Span Length: 60 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This bridge has good integrity and is an unusual example of its type. |
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265th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347840 |
| 265th Street Over 10 Mile Creek | Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa | Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 32.2 ft Main Span Length: 32.2 ft Roadway Width: 16.1 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | A very short example of a once-common bridge type. |
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27 Mile Road Bridge
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| 27 Mile Road Over North Branch Clinton River | Rural: Macomb County, Michigan | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 58.7 ft Main Span Length: 57.7 ft Roadway Width: 13.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1910 By: Unknown | A nice classic Pratt pony truss that is rusting away. |
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28 Mile Road Bridge
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| 28 Mile Road Over North Branch Clinton River | Rural: Macomb County, Michigan | Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 65 ft Main Span Length: 63 ft Roadway Width: 16.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1928 By: Unknown | A strange, simply designed pony truss in very bad condition. |
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30 Mile Road Bridge Trio
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| 30 Mile Road Over North Branch Clinton River | Rural: Macomb County, Michigan | Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 54 ft Main Span Length: 49 ft Roadway Width: 18 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1920 By: Unknown | Two of the three bridges here have collapsed, including a small pony truss, leaving parts behind to investigate. |
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30th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 183540 |
| 30th Street Over Bigalks Creek (Nichols Creek) | Rural: Howard County, Iowa | Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 43 ft Main Span Length: 40 ft Roadway Width: 17.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1925 By: Unknown | A small riveted truss bridge adds beauty to the roadway it serves. |
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35th Street Pedestrian Bridge
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| Pedestrian Walkway Over Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 4 | By: Unknown | One of two riveted pedestrian overpass structures in the area. |
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4 3/4 Mile Road Bridge
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| 4 3/4 Mile Road Over Pine River | Rural: Midland County, Michigan | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 120 ft Main Span Length: 116 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1903 By: Tunnel City Bridge and Iron Works of Port Huron, MI | The only known bridge built by the Tunnel City Bridge and Iron Works was relocated to a private subdivision. |
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43rd Street Pedestrian Bridge
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| Pedestrian Walkway Over Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 4 | By: Unknown | One of two riveted pedestrian overpass structures in the area. |
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6 Mile Creek Road Bridge
West Haven Bridge |
| 6 Mile Creek Road Over Shiawassee River | Rural: Shiawassee County, Michigan | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 132 ft Main Span Length: 128 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Morse Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio | With its beautiful and unusual portal bracing design, this bridge is among Michigan's finest bridges. |
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6th Street Bridge
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| 6th Street Over Grand River | Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan | Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 544.7 ft Main Span Length: 154.1 ft Roadway Width: 18 ft Main Spans: 4 |
1886 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio | This is the longest Pratt through truss bridge in Michigan and its preservation is a model for proper bridge maintenance. |
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88th Avenue Bridge
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| 88th Avenue Over North Branch Pentwater River | Rural: Oceana County, Michigan | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 49 ft Main Span Length: 48 ft Roadway Width: 14 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York | One of the only historic bridges of any kind in the area, this bridge is a good example of its type. |
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95th Street Bridge
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| 95th Street Bridge (US-12) Over Calumet River | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 343 ft Main Span Length: 239 ft Roadway Width: 62 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1958 By: Overland Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois | This is the bascule bridge the seen in the Blues Brothers movie. |
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Adams Street Bridge
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| Adams Street Over South Branch Chicago River | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 250 ft Main Span Length: 199 ft Roadway Width: 38 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1927 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago | One of the bascule bridges in Chicago that is a true deck truss with no trusses above the roadway. |
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Aden Road Bridge
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| Aden Road (VA-646) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) | Rural: Prince William County, Virginia | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 78 ft Main Span Length: 78 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1882 By: Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | This early, short railroad truss is a rare example of a bridge built by the noteworthy Keystone Bridge Company. |
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Adrian and Blissfield Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Adrian and Blissfield) Over River Raisin | Rural: Lenawee County, Michigan | Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | A very long deck truss buried in the woods. |
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Akerley Road Bridge
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| Akerley Road (TR-883) Over Ashtabula Creek | Akerly (Rural): Erie County, Pennsylvania | Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 40 ft Main Span Length: 40 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1930 By: Unknown | This small truss bridge has had columns added under the floorbeams, turning the bridge into a stringer. |
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Albright Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 171910 |
| Inkpaduta Avenue Over Boone River | Rural: Hamilton County, Iowa | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 207 ft Main Span Length: 156 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1907 By: A. H. Austin of Webster City, Iowa | This bridge is among the longest pin-connected Pratt truss spans in the state. |
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Alec Johnson Road Bridge
Johnson Road Bridge |
| Alec Johnson Road (Johnson Road) Over Whitefish River | Rural: Alger County, Michigan | Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 42 ft Main Span Length: 40 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1910 By: Unknown | This is a small pony truss that retains excellent historic integrity. |
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Alexandra Bridge
Interprovincial Bridge |
| Saint Patrick Street and Murray Street (Boulevard des Allumettières) Over Ottawa River | Ottawa and Gatineau: Ottawa City, Ontario and Outaouais, Québec | Metal Cantilever 18 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 1857 ft Main Span Length: 555.75 ft Roadway Width: 62 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1900 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec | Located next to Parliament Hill, this beautiful bridge represents a significant engineering achievement as an early surviving large-scale cantilever. |
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Allerton Road Bridge
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| Allerton Road Over East Branch Brandywine Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 102 ft Main Span Length: 95 ft Roadway Width: 14.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1905 By: Unknown | This bridge is an interesting and early example of a riveted through truss. |
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Alley Ford Bridge
Franklin County Bridge 48 |
| Pipe Creek Road Over Pipe Creek | Rural: Franklin County, Indiana | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 105 ft Main Span Length: 100 ft Roadway Width: 18 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1927 By: Jones and Bunzendahl of Connersville, Indiana and John L. Stewart | This attractive, traditional bridge has been rehabilitated. |
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Amy Road Bridge
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| Amy Road (TR-735) Over Gravel Run | Rural: Crawford County, Pennsylvania | Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 43 ft Main Span Length: 43 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1895 By: Unknown | This small pony truss was a classic example of pin connected technology. |
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Arroyo Road Bridge
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| Arroyo Road (TR-314) Over Clarion River | Rural: Elk County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 281 ft Main Span Length: 111 ft Roadway Width: 12.5 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1901 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania | You might call this the sister bridge to the Shanley Road Bridge... it also suffered the same fate. |
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Ashland Avenue North Branch Bridge
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| Ashland Avenue Over North Branch Chicago River | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 386.5 ft Main Span Length: 232 ft Roadway Width: 60 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1936 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago | This graceful structure includes bridge tender buildings with symbolic depictions. |
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Ashland Avenue Sanitary and Ship Canal Bridge
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| Ashland Avenue Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 312 ft Main Span Length: 225 ft Roadway Width: 57 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1938 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago | This is among the widest Chicago bascule bridges, and is associated with Depression era funding programs. |
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Ashland Road Bridge
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| Ashland Road Over Hinkson Creek | Columbia: Boone County, Missouri | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 103 ft Main Span Length: 103 ft Roadway Width: 12 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1888 By: H. W. Sebastian and Company of St. Louis, Missouri (St. Louis Bridge and Iron Works) | This is the earliest example of a bridge built by a noteworthy regional bridge builder. |
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Avon Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Abandoned Erie Railroad) Over Genesee River | Avon: Livingston County, New York | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | This attractive and old skewed truss bridge is abandoned and missing its approach spans, but retains significance. |
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Bach Driveway Bridges
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| Bayport Road (Adjacent To) Over Columbia Drain | Rural: Huron County, Michigan | Metal 2 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | 1905 By: Toledo-Massillon Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio Wynkoop and McGormley, Agents | An extremely rare scene of two tiny truss bridges within sight of each other, one being a rare example of agents Wynkoop and McGormley. |
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Bairs Mill Bridge
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| Bairs Mill Road Over Kreutz Creek | Rural: York County, Pennsylvania | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 87 ft Main Span Length: 87 ft Roadway Width: 12.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1893 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio | Doomed to be turned into scrap, this beautiful bridge contributed to a potential historic district that includes a mill. |
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Ball Road Bridge
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| Ball Road Over Little Salt Creek | Rural: Midland County, Michigan | Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 42 ft Main Span Length: 41 ft Roadway Width: 13 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1901 By: Unknown | One of the rarest bridges in Michigan, this last remaining bedstead was demolished. |
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Balls Bridge
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| Little Lakes Road Over Maitland River | Rural: Huron County, Ontario | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 2 | 1885 By: Unknown | One of the most beautiful and rarest bridges in Ontario is this two-span pin connected through truss whose fate is in question! |
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Barbertown Road Bridge
Barberton Bridge |
| Barbertown Road Over Credit River | Mississauga: Peel Region, Ontario | Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | 1898 By: Unknown | This rare pin-connected truss bridge has been left in place for pedestrian use. |
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Barnard Bridge
Putnam County Bridge 45 / Hendricks County Bridge 264 |
| County Line Road (CR-900 East) Over Big Walnut Creek | Rural: Hendricks County, Indiana and Putnam County, Indiana | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 140.8 ft Main Span Length: 140 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1915 By: Unknown | Sitting relatively high above the river for a bridge of its kind, this bridge is a good example of a riveted Pratt truss. |
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Barto Hollow Road Bridge
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| Barto Hollow Road (TR-650) Over Muncy Creek | Rural: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 118 ft Main Span Length: 115.2 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1898 By: Unknown | This bridge was noted for its attractive and unusual portal bracing, and deserved to be preserved. |
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Base Line Road Bridge
Jackson County Bridge 189 |
| Fairgrounds Access Over Unnamed Ditch | Rural: Jackson County, Indiana | Metal 2 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 36.7 ft Main Span Length: 33.8 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1896 By: Lafayette Bridge Company of Lafayette, Indiana | This bridge is a rare example of very small-scale truss construction and was relocated to antique tractor area of the Jackson County fairgrounds. |
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Bauer Road Bridge
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| Bridge Park Trail Over Dickinson Creek | Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 89 ft Main Span Length: 89 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1880 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | One of the oldest truss bridges in Michigan, this ornate bridge was moved to Historic Bridge Park. |
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Baxter Hill Road Bridge
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| Baxter Mill Road (Baxter Hill Road) Over Ischua Creek | Ischua: Cattaraugus County, New York | Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 105 ft Main Span Length: 101.7 ft Roadway Width: 13.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1893 By: Unknown | This bridge is an early example of a truss bridge with riveted connections. |
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Bay City Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Central Michigan Railroad) Over Saginaw River | Bay City: Bay County, Michigan | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) |
Total Length: 660 ft Main Span Length: 245 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1905 By: Unknown | One of two railroad swing bridges in Bay City. |
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Bean Creek Private Bridge
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| Private Trail Over Bean Creek | Rural (Near Hudson): Lenawee County, Michigan | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | An example of a once-common structure type that has become increasingly rare. |
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Beatty Road Bridge
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| Beatty Road (CR-149) Over Whetstone Creek | Rural: Morrow County, Ohio | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 127 ft Main Span Length: 124 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1915 By: Unknown | This riveted truss bridge is closed to traffic but retains good historic integrity. |
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Beckman Bridge
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| County Line Road Over West Branch Sturgeon River | Rural: Baraga County, Michigan and Houghton County, Michigan | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 136 ft Main Span Length: 96 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Continental Bridge Company of Chicago and Peotone, Illinois | This long abandoned bridge is a rare surviving example of a bridge built by the Continental Bridge Company. |
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Bell Avenue Bridge
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| Bell Avenue Over Spruce Run River | Glen Gardner: Hunterdon County, New Jersey | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 84 ft Main Span Length: 83 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1896 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York | An uncommon New Jersey example of a bridge built by the prominent Groton Bridge Company. |
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Bell Road Bridge
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| Bell Road Over Huron River | Dover: Washtenaw County, Michigan | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 108 ft Main Span Length: 104 ft Roadway Width: 13 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1891 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio | This structure was moved off its abutments with plans for restoration, which never were completed. |
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Bellefountain Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 34955 |
| Jefferson Street Over Des Moines River | Near Tracy: Mahaska County, Iowa | Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 595.2 ft Main Span Length: 145 ft Roadway Width: 16.1 ft Main Spans: 6 |
1898 By: Clinton Bridge and Iron Works of Clinton, Iowa | One of several large and significant multi-span pin-connected truss bridges on this section of river. |
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Bells Landing Bridge
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| Redden Hill Road (PA-3005) Over West Branch Susquehanna River | Rural: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania | Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 197 ft Main Span Length: 194 ft Roadway Width: 13.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1892 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio | This incredible bridge with excellent historic integrity could and should have been preserved. |
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Belton Bridge
US-250 Bridge |
| US-250 Over Fish Creek (Pennsylvania Fork) | Rural: Marshall County, West Virginia | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 154 ft Main Span Length: 150 ft Roadway Width: 17.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1924 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York | This bridge is located on a tight curve in the road, yet continues to carry a US highway in a scenic rural location. |
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Bender Bridge
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| Bender Bridge Road (TR-504) Over Elk Lick Creek | Rural: Somerset County, Pennsylvania | Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 48 ft Main Span Length: 45 ft Roadway Width: 13 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1885 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | A small, but noteworthy bridge in a potential rural historic district. |
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Bennett Road Bridge
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| Bennett Road (TR-129) Over Whetstone Creek | Rural: Morrow County, Ohio | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 85 ft Main Span Length: 84 ft Roadway Width: 13.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1887 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio | This bridge is noted for several unusual details and being an early surviving example of its builder. |
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Bennington Harmon Road Bridge
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| Bennington Harmon Road (TR-191) Over Big Walnut Creek | Rural: Morrow County, Ohio | Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 48 ft Main Span Length: 46 ft Roadway Width: 13.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This small pony truss has some unusual outriggers. |
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Bentonsport Bridge
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| CR-J40 (Old Alignment) Over Des Moines River | Bentonsport and Vernon: Van Buren County, Iowa | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 730 ft Main Span Length: 146 ft Main Spans: 5 |
1882 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio | This is one of the oldest, largest, and most noteworthy of the surviving lower Des Moines River truss bridges. |
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Bergeys Mill Road Bridge
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| Bergeys Mill Road Over East Branch Perkiomen Creek | Rural: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 196 ft Main Span Length: 94.2 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1893 By: John Denithorne and Sons of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania | This skewed bridge is a rare surviving example of its local builder and has unusual built-up beam details. |
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Bertram Bridge
Ely Street Bridge |
| Ely Street Over Big Creek | Bertram: Linn County, Iowa | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 208 ft Main Span Length: 89 ft Roadway Width: 13.5 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1891 By: J. E. Jayne and Son of Iowa City, Iowa | A well-preserved truss bridge built by an obscure bridge company. |
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Bieneman Farm Bridge
Bridge Street Bridge |
| Private Drive Over Honey Creek | Burlington: Racine County, Wisconsin | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 106 ft Main Span Length: 106 ft Roadway Width: 17 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1877 By: Milwaukee Bridge and Iron Works of Milwaukee, Wisconsin | The oldest truss bridge in the state, this bridge has very unusual details. |
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Big Creek Road Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 220880 |
| Big Creek Road Over Big Creek | Bertram: Linn County, Iowa | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 118 ft Main Span Length: 100 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This attractive structure appears to have been well maintained. |
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Big Hill Road Bridge
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| Big Hill Road Over Fawn River | Rural: St. Joseph County, Michigan | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 84 ft Main Span Length: 82 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1905 By: Unknown | A large, classic pin connected Pratt pony truss in a scenic setting. |
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Big Irwin Bridge
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| Brant-Elderslie Townline Over Teeswater River | Rural: Bruce County, Ontario | Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Sarnia Bridge Company of Sarnia, Ontario | This bridge has been altered in a repair project, but remains an attractive structure. |
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Big Rocky Fork Iron Bridge
Parke County Bridge 11 |
| Martin Road (CR-26) Over Rocky Fork Creek | Rural: Parke County, Indiana | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 109 ft Main Span Length: 104 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio | This bridge has very unusual details for a bridge constructed by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company. |
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Birmingham Bridge
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| Irish Flats Lane (TR-512) Over Little Juniata River | Birmingham: Blair County, Pennsylvania and Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 145 ft Main Span Length: 142 ft Roadway Width: 14.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1898 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and J. A. Patterson | This extremely unusual bridge has decorative portal bracing and a very massive design for a bridge of its type and age. |
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Black Bridge
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| Black Bridge Road Over Speed River | Cambridge: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 114.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1916 By: Unknown | The future of this attractive designated heritage bridge is uncertain! |
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Black Bridge
Dehmel Road Bridge |
| Zehnder Farm Path Over Black Creek | Frankenmuth: Saginaw County, Michigan | Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 151 ft Main Span Length: 151 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1907 By: Joliet Bridge and Iron Company of Joliet, Illinois | This bridge was moved from its original location and preserved next to M-83 for Frankenmuth visitors to easily see. |
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Blackford Bridge
Pucketts Hole Bridge |
| VA-652 Over Clinch River | Rural: Russell County, Virginia | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 225 ft Main Span Length: 113 ft Roadway Width: 11.2 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1889 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York | Preservations were able to convince the DOT to halt plans to demolish this bridge next to its replacement on new alignment. |
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Blackhawk Road Bridge
Race Street Bridge |
| Blackhawk Road Over Des Moines River (Eastern Channel) | Ottumwa: Wapello County, Iowa | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 252 ft Main Span Length: 100 ft Roadway Width: 18.7 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1935 By: Unknown | This truss bridge appeared to have had a colorful history. |
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Blacks Mill Road Bridge
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| Blacks Mill Road Over Hunting Creek | Rural: Frederick County, Maryland | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 70 ft Main Span Length: 69.3 ft Roadway Width: 12.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1914 By: York Bridge Company of York, Pennsylvania | A small, late pin-connected pony truss with a distinctive railing design. |
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Blome Road Bridge
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| Blome Road Over Raiders Run | Indian Hill: Hamilton County, Ohio | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 94 ft Main Span Length: 79 ft Roadway Width: 12.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1888 By: Queen City Bridge Company of Cincinnati, Ohio and William H. Harrison | This pin connected through truss is noteworthy for its slight skew, and being one of the only known remaining examples of its builder. |
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Bloomsbury Bridge
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| Church Street (CR-579) Over Musconetcong River | Bloomsbury: Hunterdon County, New Jersey and Warren County, New Jersey | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 112 ft Main Span Length: 105 ft Roadway Width: 28 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1892 By: Toledo Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio | This one-lane truss bridge was widened to two lanes and placed on top of a new steel stringer bridge. |
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Blue Bridge
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Bridge |
| Railroad (Converted To Pedestrian Walk) Over Grand River | Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 575 ft Main Span Length: 125 ft Roadway Width: 24 ft Main Spans: 4 |
1892 By: Unknown | This gorgeous bridge was restored with visually appropriate railings for pedestrian use, and is used frequently today for function and pleasure. |
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Blue Sulphur Bridge
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| Blue Sulphur Road Over Mud Creek | Blue Sulphur (Rural): Cabell County, West Virginia | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 157 ft Main Span Length: 109 ft Roadway Width: 13 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1888 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York | A traditional Pratt truss but with uncommon sway bracing and connection nuts. |
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Bond Cemetery Road Bridge
Brown County Bridge 36, Hickory Hill Road Bridge |
| Bond Cemetery Road Over North Fork Salt Creek | Rural: Brown County, Indiana | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 123 ft Main Span Length: 87 ft Roadway Width: 12 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1908 By: Pan American Bridge Company of New Castle, Indiana | This traditionally composed truss is severely deteriorated and needs to be preserved soon before it is too late. |
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Book Bridge
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| Book Road Over Muddy Creek | Rural: Butler County, Pennsylvania | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 56 ft Main Span Length: 51.8 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | This bridge stands out as an old, unaltered bridge with a couple rare details. |
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Bordell Crossroads Bridge
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| Bordell Crossroads (TR-350) Over Cole Creek | Rural: McKean County, Pennsylvania | Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 60 ft Main Span Length: 48 ft Roadway Width: 12 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This small pony truss has had load-bearing stringers added, but continues to display its unusual design details. |
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Bostater Road Bridge
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| Bostater Road (CR-90) Over Lick Creek | Rural: Defiance County, Ohio | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 75 ft Main Span Length: 74.2 ft Roadway Width: 13.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | An attractive truss bridge in a wooded and overgrown setting. |
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Bower Bridge
Camp Corbly Road Bridge |
| Camp Corbly Road Over West Branch Susquehanna River | Bower: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania | Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 132 ft Main Span Length: 131 ft Roadway Width: 14.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This traditional truss bridge was rendered decorative by a structural arch. |
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Brady Bridge
Yonai Road Bridge |
| Yonai Road (TR-515) Over Stony Creek | Rural: Somerset County, Pennsylvania | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 83 ft Main Span Length: 82 ft Roadway Width: 12.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1905 By: Unknown | A complete example of an early 20th Century pony truss. |
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Brandywine Valley Viaduct
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| Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over East Branch Brandywine Creek, US-322, Bradford Avenue, and Old Trolley Road | Downingtown: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 1451 ft Main Span Length: 201 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1904 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania | This very long viaduct is mostly deck plate girders, but has two truss spans, one rivet-connected and one pin-connected. |
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Brantford Railway Truss Bridge
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| Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Grand River | Brantford: Brant County, Ontario | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 2 | By: Unknown | This impressive bridge has two truss spans with subtle differences and unusual details. |
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Brentwood Camp Bridge
CR-43 Bridge |
| Camp Road (CR-43) Over Angelica Creek | Rural: Allegany County, New York | Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 126 ft Main Span Length: 119.8 ft Roadway Width: 16.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1930 By: Unknown | A classic riveted through truss is a worthwhile stop for anyone passing through the area. |
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Bridge Street Bridge
Veterans Memorial Bridge |
| Bridge Street Over Grand River | Portland: Ionia County, Michigan | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 210 ft Main Span Length: 105 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1890 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York | This beautifully preserved bridge still serves as a gateway into the historic downtown of Portland. |
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Bridgeport Bridge
State Street Bridge |
| State Street (Fort Road) Over Cass River | Bridgeport: Saginaw County, Michigan | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 331.3 ft Main Span Length: 124 ft Roadway Width: 14 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1906 By: Joliet Bridge and Iron Company of Joliet, Illinois | A rare two-span structure, this bridge could be providing pedestrian access to a park, but is instead fenced off and on a sinking pier. |
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Bridgeport Road Bridge
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| Bridgeport Road (TR-206) Over Anderson Creek | Rural: Clearfield County, Pennsylvania | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 74.2 ft Main Span Length: 71 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Columbia Bridge Works of Dayton, Ohio | This wrought iron bridge with cast iron components and distinctive details of its builder is very important. |
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Brink Road Bridge
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| Brink Road Over Prairie River (Hog Creek Drain 40) | Rural: Branch County, Michigan | Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 41 ft Main Span Length: 38.7 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1905 By: Unknown | A quaint little pony truss on a rural not only adds beauty to a pleasant country scene, but displays a transition from pinned to riveted connections.. |
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Brower Road Bridge
TR-333 Bridge |
| Brower Road (TR-333) Over 7 Mile Creek | Rural: Preble County, Ohio | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 131 ft Main Span Length: 119 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1931 By: Brookville Bridge Company of Brookville, Ohio | A simply ornamented truss bridge still conveys a sense of beauty and history in a scenic rural location. |
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Bruce Highway Bridge
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| Bruce Highway Over Black Creek | Rural: Lenawee County, Michigan | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 63 ft Main Span Length: 63 ft Roadway Width: 13 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1910 By: Unknown | This secluded, pony truss is of decent length and is a very nice looking bridge. |
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Bucholtz Highway Private Bridge
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| Private Field Crossing Over Little River Raisin South Branch | Rural: Lenawee County, Michigan | Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio, Smith - Wynkoop and McGormley Agents | A beautiful private farm bridge associated with contracting agents Smith - Wynkoop and McGormley, this pony truss sits rotting away and unused. |
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Burkittsville Road Bridge
Green Bridge |
| Burkittsville Road Over Catoctin Creek | Rural: Frederick County, Maryland | Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 146 ft Main Span Length: 140 ft Roadway Width: 30 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1934 By: Roanoke Iron and Bridge Works of Roanoke, Virginia | Skewed, this bridge is also a good example of a standard plan truss in Maryland. |
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Burnt Mill Road Bridge
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| Burnt Mill Road (CR-113) Over Sleepy Creek | Rural: Morgan County, West Virginia | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 262.2 ft Main Span Length: 112 ft Roadway Width: 11.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1911 By: Unknown | This bridge demonstrates a transitition from pinned to riveted connections. |
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Burnt Mill Road Bridge
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| Burnt Mill Road Over Conodoguinet Creek | Rural: Franklin County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 109 ft Main Span Length: 105 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1885 By: Pittsburgh Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | This is an extremely early surviving example of this regionally prolific and noteworthy bridge builder, and it has some unusual details. |
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Burson Road Bridge
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| Burson Road (TR-62) Over Flat Run | Rural: Morrow County, Ohio | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 61 ft Main Span Length: 59 ft Roadway Width: 12.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1883 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio | Abandoned and buried in the woods, this is a very old surviving Pratt pony truss. |
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Caldwell Bridge
Hoon Road Bridge |
| Hoon Road Over Connoquenessing Creek | Rural: Butler County, Pennsylvania | Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 61 ft Main Span Length: 56 ft Roadway Width: 14.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1902 By: Unknown | Representing the transition from pinned to riveted connections, this extremely early example of a riveted Pratt pony truss was demolished! |
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Caldwell Road Bridge
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| Caldwell Road (TR-33) Over Sandusky River | Rural: Crawford County, Ohio | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 114.2 ft Main Span Length: 113 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1890 By: Variety Ironworks of Cleveland, Ohio | With its builder-associated uniqu details, this is one of around a handful of surviving examples of bridges built by this company in the country. |
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California Avenue Bridge
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| California Avenue Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 314 ft Main Span Length: 224 ft Roadway Width: 38 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1926 By: Unknown | This is a two-lane bascule bridge that no longer operates. |
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Calispell Ridge Road Bridge
CR-58 Bridge |
| Calispell Ridge Road (CR-58) Over Thirteen Mile Creek | Rural: Mason County, West Virginia | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 124 ft Main Span Length: 119 ft Roadway Width: 12 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1904 By: Oregonia Bridge Company of Lebanon, Ohio | A relatively early example of an Oregonia Bridge Company truss bridge. |
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Callender Road Bridge
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| Callender Road Over Grand River | Rural: Ashtabula County, Ohio | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 253 ft Main Span Length: 130 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1913 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio | This very unique bridge is noted for a skew, through plate girder approaches, and v-lacing on the top chord and end post. |
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Camp Berry Bridge
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| Camp Berry Road Over Eagle Creek | Rural: Hancock County, Ohio | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | An attractive pony truss located in a wooded setting. |
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Canadian Pacific Railway Bridge
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| Railroad (Canadian Pacific) and Pedestrian Walkway Over Otonabee River | Peterborough: Peterborough County, Ontario | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 2 | 1913 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario | This impressive bridge could be throught of as two bridges since a causeway connects two parts of the structure. |
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Canal Outlet Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Abandoned Pioneer Valley Railroad) Over 3rd Level Canal Outlet | Holyoke: Hampden County, Massachusetts | Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | 1878 By: Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | This important bridge is an extremely old example of a metal railroad bridge and was built by a noteworthy company. |
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Canal Street Bridge
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| Canal Street Over South Branch Chicago River | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 350 ft Main Span Length: 254 ft Roadway Width: 44 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1949 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and City of Chicago | This trunnion bascule bridge was built by the Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Ohio. |
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Cardington Denmark Road Bridge
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| Cardington Denmark Road (TR-132) Over Shaw Creek | Rural: Morrow County, Ohio | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 64 ft Main Span Length: 60 ft Roadway Width: 13.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia | This bridge was built by a bridge builder who was prolific in some states. but not in Ohio. |
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Cardington Williamsport Road Bridge
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| Cardington Williamsport Road (TR-110) Over Kokosing River | Rural: Morrow County, Ohio | Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 46 ft Main Span Length: 44 ft Roadway Width: 13.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This small pony truss continues to serve traffic with a new deck and supplemental additions to the vertical members. |
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Carlton Bridge
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| New Lebanon Road (PA-1015) Over French Creek | Carlton: Mercer County, Pennsylvania | Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 276 ft Main Span Length: 137 ft Roadway Width: 16.4 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1898 By: Columbia Bridge Works of Dayton, Ohio | A stunning Columbia Bridge Works of Dayton, Ohio bridge, showcasing some of their unique, unusual design ideas. |
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Cass Street Bridge
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| Westbound US-30 (Cass Street) Over Des Plaines River | Joliet: Will County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Rolling Lift) |
Total Length: 294 ft Main Span Length: 174 ft Roadway Width: 42 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1933 By: Independent Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois | One of the two truss bascule bridges that each carry a direction of US-30 |
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Cavanaugh Bridge
Jackson County Bridge 195 |
| CR-550 West Over Muscatatuck River | Rural: Jackson County, Indiana and Washington County, Indiana | Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 181 ft Main Span Length: 174 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1899 By: Lafayette Bridge Company of Lafayette, Indiana | A long span example of a Pratt truss, this bridge has deteriorated, but could still be restored. |
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Cayuga Bridge
King's Highway 3 Grand River Bridge |
| KH-3 Over Grand River | Cayuga: Haldimand County, Ontario | Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 619 ft Main Span Length: 123.8 ft Roadway Width: 23 ft Main Spans: 5 |
1924 By: Unknown | With five magnificent spans, the loss caused by the planned demolition of this iconic structure will be devastating. |
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Cayuga Railway Bridge
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| Railroad (Abandoned Canadian National) Over Grand River | Cayuga: Haldimand County, Ontario | Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 5 | By: Unknown | An impressive multi-span deck truss with a pleasing trapezoid truss shape and stone piers. |
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Cementon Bridge
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| Main Street / 21st Street (PA-329) Over Lehigh River and Railroad | Cementon: Lehigh County, Pennsylvania and Northampton County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 575.2 ft Main Span Length: 159 ft Roadway Width: 22 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1933 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department | This impressive example of a state standard truss bridge is at risk for demolition and replacement despite its good condition. |
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Cemetery Road Bridge
Anamosa Bridge |
| Cemetery Road Over Wapsipinicon River | Anamosa: Jones County, Iowa | Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 160 ft Main Span Length: 160 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1887 By: Milwaukee Bridge and Iron Works of Milwaukee, Wisconsin | A large, impressive, and ornate Pratt truss with excellent historic integrity. |
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Center Corners Fredericktown Bridge
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| Center Corners Fredericktown Ropad (TR-121) Over Kokosing River | Rural: Morrow County, Ohio | Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 41 ft Main Span Length: 38 ft Roadway Width: 13.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | A small pony truss that continues to carry traffic. |
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Center Road Bridge
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| Center Road (TR-841) Over Cussewago Creek | Rural: Crawford County, Pennsylvania | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 49 ft Main Span Length: 47 ft Roadway Width: 14.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1910 By: Unknown | This bridge has had some alterations but is still attractive from an overview perspective. |
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Center Street Bridge
Conneautville Bridge |
| Center Street Over Conneaut Creek | Conneautville: Crawford County, Pennsylvania | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 79 ft Main Span Length: 77 ft Roadway Width: 10.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1896 By: Youngstown Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio | The centerpiece historic truss bridge in Conneautville is this ornate structure with beautiful sidewalk railings. |
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Center Street Bridge
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| Center Street Over Cuyahoga River | Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio | Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Bobtail) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 345 ft Main Span Length: 245 ft Roadway Width: 24 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1901 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio | One of the oldest bridges in Cleveland, this bridge features a rare bobtail design. |
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Center Village Bridge
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| Old Bridge Street Over Susquehanna River | Center Village: Broome County, New York | Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 4 | 1890 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York | This breathtaking, long, multi-span structure is one of the greatest monuments to an important bridge company. |
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Center Village Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Abandoned Delaware and Hudson Railroad) Over Susquehanna River | Center Village: Broome County, New York | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 3 | 1908 By: Unknown | This is a forgotton multi-span truss bridge partly buried in the woods. |
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Central Bridge
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| US-27 Over Ohio River | Cincinnati and Newport: Hamilton County, Ohio and Campbell County, Kentucky | Metal 40 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 2342 ft Main Span Length: 520 ft Roadway Width: 22.6 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1891 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio and Ferris, Kaufman, and Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | The demolition of this, one of the most important historic bridges in the country, destroyed an entire segment of bridge history. |
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Cermak Road Bridge
22nd Street Bridge |
| Cermak Road Over South Branch Chicago River | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 337 ft Main Span Length: 216 ft Roadway Width: 36 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1906 By: George W. Jackson of Chicago, Illinois and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois | This is the only Scherzer rolling lift on the streets of Chicago, and has been heavily reconstructed. |
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Chalmers-Forrest Road Bridge
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| Chalmers-Forrest Road Over Nith River | Rural: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 111.5 ft Roadway Width: 17 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1910 By: Unknown | This stunning pin connected truss bridge has been recently abandoned by the township. |
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Charlestown Bridge
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| Rutherford Avenue (Joe Tecce Way, Washington Street) Over Charles River | Boston: Suffolk County, Massachusetts | Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 1089 ft Main Span Length: 241.2 ft Roadway Width: 66 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1900 By: Unknown | This beautiful, yet unusual bridge is a very large swing bridge features four truss lines and vertical endposts. |
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Chatham CP Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Thames River | Chatham: Chatham-Kent Region, Ontario | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | An attractive bridge, but I cannot seem to get photos of it! |
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Cherry Avenue Bridge
Bridge Number Z-2 |
| Railroad (Chicago Terminal Railroad) and Non-Motorized Walkway Over North Branch Chicago River | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Bobtail) |
Total Length: 230 ft Main Span Length: 120 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1902 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin | This extremely rare bobtail swing bridge, restored and open to the non-motorized traffic, is the most unusual and significant swing bridge in Cook County. |
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Chewton Bridge
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| Wampum Road (PA-288) Over Railroad (CSX) | Chewton: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 319 ft Main Span Length: 153 ft Roadway Width: 23.3 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1922 By: Unknown | An attractive variation on a standard plan bridge in the state, with a heavy skew. |
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Chicago Avenue Bridge
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| Chicago Avenue Over North Branch Chicago River | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 291 ft Main Span Length: 189 ft Roadway Width: 36 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1914 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago | This is one of the oldest pony truss style bascule bridges in Chicago. |
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Chipps Road Bridge
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| Chipps Road (TR-122) Over Kokosing River | Rural: Morrow County, Ohio | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 52.2 ft Main Span Length: 50 ft Roadway Width: 11.2 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio | This bridge has been damaged and is in bad condition. |
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Church Road Bridge
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| Church Road Over Black River | Rural (Near Carsonville): Sanilac County, Michigan | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 99 ft Main Span Length: 96 ft Roadway Width: 15.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Continental Bridge Company of Chicago and Peotone, Illinois | Sanilac County chose to demolish their last through truss, which was located a quiet rural road. |
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Cicero Avenue Bridge
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| Cicero Avenue (IL-50) Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 304 ft Main Span Length: 240.2 ft Roadway Width: 76 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1927 By: Unknown and City of Chicago | This bridge was originally designed with two truss lines, but a third line was added when the bridge was widened. |
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Cicero Avenue Railroad Bridge
Chicago and Western Indiana Railroad Bridge |
| Railroad (Chicago and Western Indiana) Over Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) |
Total Length: 334.5 ft Main Span Length: 334.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1900 By: Unknown | Located near Nerska Junction, this center-pivot swing bridge is one of a few remaining railroad swing bridges on the Sanitary and Ship Canal. |
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Cincinnati Municipal Water Intake Bridge
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| Maintenance Access Over Ohio River | Fort Thomas: Campbell County, Kentucky | Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | 1906 By: Unknown | This unique and impressive bridge provides access to a beautiful stone pump house along the edge of the Ohio River. |
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Cincinnati Southern New River Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Abandoned Cincinnati Southern) Over New River | Rural: Scott County, Tennessee | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | 1908 By: Unknown | Only the main span of this bridge remains, making this an unusual looking structure today. |
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Clark Hill Road Bridge
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| Clark Hill Road Over Fish Creek | Rural: Marshall County, West Virginia | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 195 ft Main Span Length: 124 ft Roadway Width: 13.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This is a bridge in a beautiful setting, with a impressive hill right behind it. |
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Clark Road Bridge
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| Clark Road (CR-13) Over Scioto River | Rural: Marion County, Ohio | Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 164 ft Main Span Length: 160 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1916 By: Central Concrete and Construction Company of Canton, Ohio | Although rehabilitated in the past, a recent car crash damaged this beautiful bridge, putting its fate in question. |
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Clark Street Bridge
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| Clark Street Over Chicago River | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 346 ft Main Span Length: 245.4 ft Roadway Width: 38.1 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1929 By: Ketler-Elliott Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago | This is one of the largest and most impressive of the pony truss bascule bridges in downtown Chicago. |
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Clarks Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 349860 |
| 360th Street Over Upper Iowa River | Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 152 ft Main Span Length: 120 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1913 By: Unknown | This impressive riveted truss bridge has very high trusses. |
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Clarks Mill Road Bridge
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| Clarks Mill Road (TR-773) Over North Fork Yellow Creek | Rural: Columbiana County, Ohio | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 92 ft Main Span Length: 88 ft Roadway Width: 13.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1912 By: Central Concrete and Construction Company of Canton, Ohio and B. M. French | This attractive bridge featured a classic Ohio medallion plaque, yet was sentenced to the dumpster. |
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Clarks Mills Bridge
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| Mill Road (TR-740) Over Little Shenango River | Clarks Mills (Rural): Mercer County, Pennsylvania | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 82 ft Main Span Length: 78 ft Roadway Width: 12.1 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1885 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | A very old Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania Bridge with remarkable historic integrity! |
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Clarksville Bridge
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| Center Street (PA-1001) Over Tenmile Creek | Clarksville: Greene County, Pennsylvania | Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 151 ft Main Span Length: 83 ft Roadway Width: 24 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This bridge is a former railroad-related bridge that was relocated here in 1944. |
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Claypool Road Bridge
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| Claypool Road (CR-146) Over Whetstone Creek | Rural: Morrow County, Ohio | Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 111 ft Main Span Length: 109 ft Roadway Width: 13.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1913 By: Unknown | A traditionally composed bridge is part of one of the densest collection of metal truss bridges in the country. |
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Clement Street Bridge
Bay State Bridge |
| Clement Street Over Mill River | Northampton: Hampshire County, Massachusetts | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 97 ft Main Span Length: 95 ft Roadway Width: 13.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1894 By: Unknown | An attractive structure with several unusual details remains open to pedestrians. |
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Clinchport Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Clinch River | Clinchport: Scott County, Virginia | Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 3 | 1909 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia | This multi-span through truss has a noteworthy skew. |
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Coal Center Bridge
Water Street Bridge |
| Water Street Over Pike Run | Coal Center: Washington County, Pennsylvania | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 107 ft Main Span Length: 101 ft Roadway Width: 13.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1888 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | A classic example of Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania design, this bridge in amazingly in decent shape. |
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Cole Road Bridge
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| Cole Road Over Fitts Creek | Rural: Lenawee County, Michigan | Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 40 ft Main Span Length: 38.7 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1897 By: Unknown | This small and charming bridge sits on the verge of collapse. |
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Coleman Road Bridge
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| Coleman Road (TR-152) Over Whetstone Creek | Rural: Morrow County, Ohio | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 99 ft Main Span Length: 98 ft Roadway Width: 13.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio | An outstanding example of a bridge built by a noteworthy Ohio bridge builder. |
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Columbia Drain Private Bridge
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| Private Trail Over Columbia Drain | Rural: Huron County, Michigan | Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio, Smith - Wynkoop and McGormley Agents | One of the larger and more impressive private truss bridges in Huron County. |
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Conestogo Bridge
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| Glasgow Street Over Conestoga River | Conestogo: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 261 ft Main Span Length: 130.6 ft Roadway Width: 18 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1886 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario | This spectacular two-span truss bridge is one of the oldest metal bridges remaining in Canada! |
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Cooks Crossing Bridge
Wallace Road Bridge |
| Wallace Road Over North Fork Little Beaver Creek | Rural: Lawrence County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 88 ft Main Span Length: 80 ft Roadway Width: 14.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1892 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | A rare pony example of the Penn Bridge Company's unusual end post connection detail. |
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Copps Mine Road Bridge
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| Copps Mine Road Over Presque Isle River | Rural: Gogebic County, Michigan | Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 70 ft Main Span Length: 68 ft Roadway Width: 12 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1906 By: Unknown | An attractive pony truss is buried back on this rural road, rewarding all who venture down the road. |
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Corner Drive Bridge
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| Corner Drive Over Ausable River | Rural: Middlesex County, Ontario | Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | This classic riveted truss bridge looks nice in its coat of white paint. |
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Cortland Street Bridge
West Clybourn Place Bridge |
| Cortland Street Over North Branch Chicago River | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 217 ft Main Span Length: 128 ft Roadway Width: 36 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and City of Chicago | Easily the most significant Chicago bridge, this ornate bridge was the first trunnion bascule bridge ever built! |
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Corunna Bridge
IN-327 Bridge / Bridge Street Bridge |
| IN-327 (Bridge Street) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) | Corunna: De Kalb County, Indiana | Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 113.8 ft Main Span Length: 56.7 ft Roadway Width: 26 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1918 By: Unknown | An unusual truss railroad overpass is painted in USA colors, and adds interest to the small community of Corunna. |
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CR-1225 North Bridge
Jennings County Bridge 50 |
| CR-1225 North Over Flatrock Creek | Rural: Jennings County, Indiana | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 62 ft Main Span Length: 60 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1895 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio | This is an outstanding example of a surviving pony truss that appears to have been built by a prolific bridge builder. |
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CR-214 Bridge
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| CR-214 (CR-151) Over Dicks Branch | Rural: Saline County, Missouri | Metal 2 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 47 ft Main Span Length: 30 ft Roadway Width: 10.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1900 By: Stupp Brothers Bridge and Iron Company of St. Louis, Missouri | Despite excellent structural condition, this bridge was demolished before HistoricBridges.org could document it. |
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CR-22 Bridge
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| CR-22 Over Bean Creek | Rural: Fulton County, Ohio | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 126 ft Main Span Length: 123 ft Roadway Width: 13 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1910 By: Unknown | This is a long-abandoned through truss that is in good condition so long as a tree does not fall on it. |
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CR-22 Old Bean Creek Bridge
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| CR-22 Over Old Bean Creek | Rural: Fulton County, Ohio | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 50 ft Main Span Length: 47 ft Roadway Width: 13.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1902 By: Unknown | An forgotten pony truss with unusual v-laced railings remains back on this abandoned road. |
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CR-241 Bridge
TR-241 Bridge |
| CR-241 Over Blanchard River | Rural: Hancock County, Ohio | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 124 ft Main Span Length: 119 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1895 By: Canton Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio | A remarkably intact metal truss bridge has been relocated for preservation. |
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CR-242 Bridge
Old OH-42 Bridge |
| CR-242 Over Cedar Fork Creek | Rural: Morrow County, Ohio | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 89 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1924 By: Unknown | An abandoned through truss with unusual portal bracing design and concrete approach railings. |
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CR-253 Bridge
TR-253 Bridge |
| CR-253 Over Outlet Ditch | Rural: Hancock County, Ohio | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 49 ft Main Span Length: 45 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio | This bridge features the traditional built-up beam style of its builder. |
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CR-3 Bridge
Neely Hill Sugar Creek Road |
| CR-3/8 Over Sugar Creek | Rural: Pleasants County, West Virginia | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 120 ft Main Span Length: 118 ft Roadway Width: 15.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1894 By: Unknown | This bridge with a decorative portal detail was bypassed by a new bridge, and allowed to continue standing even though not in use. |
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CR-71 Bridge
Monroe Road 859 Bridge |
| CR-71 (Monroe Road 859) Over Long Branch Creek | Rural: Monroe County, Missouri | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 91 ft Main Span Length: 61 ft Roadway Width: 11.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1911 By: Illinois Steel Bridge Company of Jacksonville, Illinois | A rare and historically complete example of a bedstead truss bridge. |
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CR-HJ Bridge
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| CR-H50 Over Bates Creek | Rural: Fulton County, Ohio | Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 43 ft Main Span Length: 41 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio | A bridge featuring an unusual connection design that is associated with its builder. |
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Craig Road Bridge
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| Craig Road (TR-600) Over Woodcock Creek | Rural: Crawford County, Pennsylvania | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 80 ft Main Span Length: 74.2 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1896 By: Youngstown Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio | An excellent example of the work done by the Youngstown Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio in the late 19th Century. |
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Cratetown Road Bridge
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| Cratetown Road Over Prescott Brook | Rural: Hunterdon County, New Jersey | Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 41 ft Main Span Length: 40 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1901 By: Unknown | A heavilly altered truss bridge, with many welded parts added. |
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Creek Road Bridge
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| Creek Road (TR-751) Over Cussewago Creek | Rural: Crawford County, Pennsylvania | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 72 ft Main Span Length: 68 ft Roadway Width: 14.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1895 By: Unknown | This half-hip pony had tall trusses and unusual decorative rivets on the railing. |
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Cromley Road Bridge
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| Cromley Road Over Walnut Creek | Rural: Pickaway County, Ohio | Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 169 ft Main Span Length: 164 ft Roadway Width: 19.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1907 By: Oregonia Bridge Company of Lebanon, Ohio | One of several remaining impressive historic metal truss bridges in Pickaway County. |
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Crooked Creek Road Bridge
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| Crooked Creek Road (PA-3038, TR-310) Over Marsh Creek | Rural: Adams County, Pennsylvania | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 69 ft Main Span Length: 67 ft Roadway Width: 13.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1889 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio | This bridge is located near historic Gettysburg and should be preserved and promoted as an area attraction. |
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Crosley Bridge
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| Park Road Over Muscatatuck River | Rural: Jennings County, Indiana | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 212 ft Main Span Length: 110 ft Roadway Width: 9.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1937 By: Unknown | Originally a private bridge built for famous inventor Powel Crosley, Jr. this bridge was built more narrow than most public bridges. |
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Cross Creek Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Cross Creek | Rural: Brooke County, West Virginia | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | Located right next to the Ohio River and a major highway, this is a traditional railroad pony truss. |
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Crow Rock Road Bridge
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| Crow Rock Road Over Middle Creek | Rural: Frederick County, Maryland | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 80 ft Main Span Length: 75 ft Roadway Width: 12.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1897 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York | Featuring a nice builder plaque, this bridge was built partly on a natural rock outcropping. |
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Crow's Bridge
Putnam County Bridge 137 |
| Crows Bridge Road (CR-100 East) Over Big Walnut Creek | Rural: Putnam County, Indiana | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 120.7 ft Main Span Length: 119 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1902 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York | This bridge appears to be the oldest highway bridge associated with the American Bridge Company, built in the first couple years of operation. |
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Curl Road Bridge
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| Curl Road (TR-138) Over Shaw Creek | Rural: Morrow County, Ohio | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 51 ft Main Span Length: 59 ft Roadway Width: 13.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1887 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio | One of several noteworthy small but very old pony truss bridges in this county built by the Massillon Bridge Company. |
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Currie Parkway Bridge
Upper Bridge |
| Currie Parkway Over Tittabawassee River | Midland: Midland County, Michigan | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 140.8 ft Main Span Length: 140.8 ft Roadway Width: 14 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1908 By: Joliet Bridge and Iron Company of Joliet, Illinois | This bridge featuring a larger portal bracing design than on most Michigan truss bridges, also had an arch added to keep it open to traffic. |
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Curtis Road Bridge
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| Curtis Road (CR-137) Over Shaw Creek | Rural: Morrow County, Ohio | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 46 ft Main Span Length: 44 ft Roadway Width: 13.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1888 By: Unknown | Although small, this is an outstanding example of a pony truss built by the Massillon Bridge Company. |
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Custar Road Private Bridge
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| Private Drive Over Jackson Cutoff Ditch | Rural: Wood County, Ohio | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | A traditional and attractive truss bridge sits abandoned on private property. |
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Cut River Bridge
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| US-2 Over Cut River | Rural: Mackinac County, Michigan | Metal Cantilever 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed |
Total Length: 641 ft Main Span Length: 300 ft Roadway Width: 30 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1947 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Michigan State Highway Department | Among the largest bridges in Michigan, this is a very large deck cantilever bridge whose construction was interrupted by World War II. |
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Dailey Road Bridge
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| Dailey Road (CR-180) Over Kokosing River | Rural: Morrow County, Ohio | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 69 ft Main Span Length: 68 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This pin-connected pony truss span of moderate length remains open to traffic with some alteration. |
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Danboro-Point Pleasant Pike Bridge
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| Danboro - Point Pleasant Pike Over Delaware Canal | Point Pleasant: Bucks County, Pennsylvania | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 89 ft Main Span Length: 87 ft Roadway Width: 17 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1877 By: Murray Dougal and Company of Milton, Pennsylvania | A very early and unique example of an iron pony truss bridge, this bridge has been preserved! |
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Darden Road Bridge
Four Mile Bridge |
| Darden Road (Old Alignment) Over St. Joseph River | South Bend: St. Joseph County, Indiana | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 330 ft Main Span Length: 129 ft Roadway Width: 19.4 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1884 By: P. E. Lane of Chicago, Illinois | The only known truss bridge in the county, this bridge is noted for multi-span length, unusual deck placement, and uncommon builder. |
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Darr Road North Branch Bridge
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| Darr Road Over North Branch Lincoln River | Rural: Mason County, Michigan | Metal 3 Panel Bolt-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 35.8 ft Main Span Length: 35.8 ft Roadway Width: 14 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | One of three rare bolted truss bridges all located in Mason County. |
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Darr Road South Branch Bridge
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| Darr Road Over South Branch Lincoln River | Rural: Mason County, Michigan | Metal 2 Panel Bolt-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 26 ft Main Span Length: 26 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This tiny bridge has the smallest number of panels a Pratt can have. |
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Davis Avenue Bridge
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| Davis Avenue Over Woods Run Avenue | Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania | Metal Cantilever 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 396 ft Main Span Length: 156 ft Roadway Width: 20.3 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1898 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | One of the more important and beautiful bridges in the city, the bridge was not properly maintained and was then demolished. |
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Dean Bridge
Kolak Road Bridge |
| Kolak Road Road (TR-512) Over Clearfield Creek | Dean: Cambria County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 104 ft Main Span Length: 102 ft Roadway Width: 12.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1902 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio | Crossing a scenic creek, this beautiful example of its builder's work was reduced to a pile of scrap metal. |
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Dean Road Bridge
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| Dean Road (TR-439) Over Little Sandy Creek | Rural: Venango County, Pennsylvania | Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 56 ft Main Span Length: 51.8 ft Roadway Width: 13.5 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1895 By: Unknown | This pony truss was modified when the lower chord connections were encased in concrete. |
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Dearborn Street Bridge
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| Dearborn Street Over Chicago River | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Railing Height Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 341 ft Main Span Length: 235 ft Roadway Width: 56 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1963 By: Overland Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and City of Chicago | Built in 1963, this bridge is among the newest Chicago bridges, but appears to have been built to match other older bridges in Chicago. |
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Depot Street Bridge
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| Depot Street (TR-384) Over Conneaut Creek | Conneautville: Crawford County, Pennsylvania | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 78 ft Main Span Length: 72 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1889 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania | This is a stunning pin connected pony truss with excellent historic integrity. |
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Depot Street Bridge
Beachy Street Bridge |
| Depot Street (TR-805) Over Casselman River | Salisbury: Somerset County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 108 ft Main Span Length: 108 ft Roadway Width: 11.2 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1894 By: Horseheads Bridge Company of Horseheads, New York | Noteworthy for association with an uncommon builder, this bridge features ornate knee bracing. |
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Des Plaines River Soo Line Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Canadian National) Over Des Plaines River | Maywood: Cook County, Illinois | Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Unknown | For a double-track railroad bridge, this bridge has somewhat lightweight trusses. |
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Detroit and Mackinac Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Detroit and Mackinac) Over Saginaw River | Bay City: Bay County, Michigan | Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 740 ft Main Span Length: 260 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1892 By: Unknown | One of two railroad swing bridges in Bay City, this is the last bridge before Saginaw River empties into Saginaw Bay. |
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Devereux Road Bridge
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| Devereux Road Over East Branch Brandywine Creek | Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 78 ft Main Span Length: 76 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1877 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio | This bridge is an extremely early Pratt truss bridge and has some very unique details, notably its vertical members. |
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Devitt Camp Road Bridge
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| Devitt Camp Road (PA-1012) Over White Deer Hole Creek | Rural: Union County, Pennsylvania | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 116 ft Main Span Length: 112 ft Roadway Width: 14.8 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1902 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio | A great example of what makes Pennsylvania so unique, this beautiful structure compliments its attractive setting very nicely. |
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Dewey Road Bridge
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| Dewey Road (TR-636) Over French Creek | Rural: Erie County, Pennsylvania | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 120 ft Main Span Length: 118 ft Roadway Width: 13 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1889 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio | This skewed bridge is one of the earliest known truss bridges with a-frame portal bracing. |
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Dicks Road Bridge
Putnam County Bridge 71 |
| CR-500 East Over Clear Creek | Rural: Putnam County, Indiana | Metal 6 Panel Bolt-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 90 ft Main Span Length: 88 ft Roadway Width: 15.4 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1921 By: W.McCarthy | This bridge is an uncommon and noteworthy example of an early bolted connection truss bridge. |
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Diffin Road Bridge
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| Diffin Road Over Werners Creek | Rural: Alger County, Michigan | Metal 2 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 30 ft Main Span Length: 26 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1906 By: Unknown | This bridge is just about as small as a Pratt truss can be, and it is in danger of collapse. |
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Division Street North Branch Bridge
Charles Levy Bridge |
| Division Street Over North Branch Chicago River | Chicago: Cook County, Illinois | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 242 ft Main Span Length: 149 ft Roadway Width: 36 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1903 By: Roemheld and Gallery | Division Avenue has two rare first generation Chicago bascule bridges within sight of each other, and this is the westernmost one. |
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