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Historic Bridges: Through Truss Stiffening

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! Confirmed demolition date within one year or an especially historic bridge that is threatened with demolition at any level.
X The bridge has been confirmed demolished or collapsed.
S The bridge has been dismantled or moved to an offsite location and is not currently available for public viewing.
L Most or all of the original bridge material has been demolished and replaced, including historically significant elements, but some original parts of the bridge remain.
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Total Bridges Found: 6

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
Brooklyn Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Adams Street Over East River New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 5989 ft
Main Span Length: 1595.5 ft
Roadway Width: 59.7 ft
Main Spans: 3
1883 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of New York, New York This stunning bridge has been called the most influential bridge in U.S. history.Click to visit page.
Garfield Park Footbridge
Historic Significance Rating. Pedestrian Walkway Over Garfield Park Lagoon Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown This bridge appears to be fairly old, yet appears to have a similar design as an even older suspension bridge.Click to visit page.
Market Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Market Street Over Ohio River Steubenville and East Steubenville: Jefferson County, Ohio and Brooke County, West Virginia Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1794 ft
Main Span Length: 680 ft
Roadway Width: 20.7 ft
Main Spans: 3
1905 By: Ohio Steel Erection Company and Edwin Kirtland Morse of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania This mighty suspension bridge with tunnel-like through stiffening trusses was rehabilitated.Click to visit page.
Ponte Hercílio Luz
Hercilio Luz Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Ponte Hercílio Luz Over Atlantic Ocean Florianópolis: Santa Catarina, Brazil Metal Through Truss Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed Total Length: 2688.6 ft
Main Span Length: 1113.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Robinson and Steinman This extremely unusual suspension bridge is the last remaining connection to an important chapter of bridge history.Click to visit page.
Roebling Bridge
Covington and Cincinnati Suspension Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Multiple Roads/Routes Over Ohio River Cincinnati and Covington: Hamilton County, Ohio and Kenton County, Kentucky Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed Total Length: 2161.5 ft
Main Span Length: 1056.8 ft
Roadway Width: 25 ft
Main Spans: 3
1866 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of New York, New York One of the most historically significant suspension bridges in the country, this 1866 wonder was built by John Roebling!Click to visit page.
Williamsburg Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Delancey Street and New York City Subway Over East River New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 7308 ft
Main Span Length: 1600 ft
Roadway Width: 76 ft
Main Spans: 1
1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Leffert L. Buck The largest of the three East River suspension bridges, and a nationally significant suspension bridge with an uncommon stiffening truss.Click to visit page.

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