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Historic Bridges: 1883

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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Total Bridges Found: 23

7th Street Bridge
4th Street Pedestrian Bridge
HSR

4th Street (Pedestrian Walkway) Over Allegheny River in Coudersport: Potter County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 74 ft. Main Span: 72 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This King Bridge Company through truss was relocated from 7th Street to 4th Street where it replaced a less significant pony truss and was rehabilitated for pedestrians.

Aiken Street Bridge
Ouellette Bridge
HSR

Aiken Street Over Merrimack River in Lowell: Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 780 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Roadway: 29 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1883 By: Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut

This incredible bridge is the longest lenticular truss bridge in the country, and the one with the most spans.

Bonanza Bridge
HSR

Bonanza Road Over Shoal Creek in Rural: Caldwell County, Missouri, United States

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 187 ft. Main Span: 187 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Unknown

This very old and rare Whipple truss was placed on the ground as a non-functional exhibit when it was replaced.

Brooklyn Bridge
HSR

Adams Street Over East River in New York: Brooklyn, New York and Manhattan, New York, United States

Metal Through Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 5,989 ft. Main Span: 1,596 ft. Roadway: 59.7 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1883 By: New York Bridge Company, Edge Moor Iron Company, J. Lloyd Haigh, and Others and Washington Augustus Roebling, John Augustus Roebling, and Others

This stunning bridge has been called the most influential bridge in U.S. history.

Burson Road Bridge
HSR

Burson Road (TR-62) Over Flat Run in Rural: Morrow County, Ohio, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 61 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio

Abandoned and buried in the woods, this is a very old surviving Pratt pony truss.

Denniston Bridge
Miami County Bridge 63
HSR

CR-440 West Over Eel River in Rural: Miami County, Indiana, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 243 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 17.7 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1883 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio

This early and nicely ornamented Pratt truss is one of the finest examples of this once-common type in the area.

Goldens Bridge
Bridge L-158
HSR

Railroad (Abandoned New York Central) Over Croton River in Rural: Westchester County, New York, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 163 ft. Main Span: 163 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Clarke, Reeves and Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania)

This is a rare early example of a Whipple truss with Phoenix columns, and it was moved here in the early 20th century from a bigger bridge in Kingston, New York.

Hamilton Road Bridge
Allen County Bridge 242
HSR

Hamilton Road Over Eightmile Creek (Rebecca Knight Drain) in Rural: Allen County, Indiana and Huntington County, Indiana, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 121 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio

An excellent, restored example of Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio bridge construction.

Hurshtown Bridge
Van Zile Road Bridge, Allen County Bridge 32
HSR

Van Zile Road Over St. Joseph River in Hursh (Rural): Allen County, Indiana, United States

Metal 14 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 177 ft. Main Span: 175 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio

Unique and striking portal bracing on this ancient Whipple truss make this a magnificent bridge.

Lick Creek Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Chicago and North Western Railroad) Over Lick Creek in Rural: Sangamon County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 425 ft. Main Span: 123 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1883 By: Alden and Lassig Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois

This rare multi-span lattice deck truss is a surprising find over this small creek.

Mark Road Bridge
HSR

Mark Road (TR-54) Over Sugar Creek in Rural: Fayette County, Ohio, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 108 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This bridge has been nicely rehabilitated and remains open to traffic today and a good example of a Wrought Iron Bridge Company truss bridge.

Marshall Family Bridge
Paper Mill Bridge, McIntyre Bridge
HSR

Yorklyn Bridge Trail Over Red Clay Creek in Yorklyn: New Castle County, Delaware, United States

Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 14.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

Following its relocation from Iowa to Delaware and restoration for pedestrian use, this became the only cast and wrought iron bowstring bridge in Delaware.

R
McIntyre Bridge
McDowell Bridge (Incorrect Name) / Skunk River Bridge
HSR

Old River Road Over North Skunk River in Rural: Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States

Metal 10 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 167 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

A rare bowstring truss, a group saved this jewel from demolition!

S
Mill Mountain Road Bridge
HSR

Mill Mountain Road (TR-356) Over Nescopeck Creek in Rural: Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 14.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Penn Bridge Company of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

This bridge is a rare example of its type and was repaired by the county for far less than the cost of replacement.

Nithvale Bridge
Nith Road Bridge
HSR

Nith Road Over Nith River in Ayr: Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Span: 98 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Unknown

Located in a scenic wooded setting is this abandoned and ancient truss bridge.

Old Zoar Bridge
HSR

Old CR-82 Over Tuscarawas River in Near Dover: Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States

Metal Continuous 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 3

Built 1883 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio

This unusual three span bridge is an extremely rare and early example of a continuous pin-connected truss bridge.

Rocks Village Bridge
HSR

Bridge Street Over Merrimack River in Rocks Village: Essex County, Massachusetts, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Truss, Fixed

Length: 812 ft. Main Span: 192 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Boston Bridge Works of Boston, Massachusetts

The oldest example of riveted connections in the state, this bizarre bridge has a five unique span types built during three different instances.

Smithfield Street Bridge
HSR

Smithfield Street Over Monongahela River in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Metal 13 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,177 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Roadway: 42 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: Andrew Kloman and Gustav Lindenthal

In a city of historic bridges, this is Pittsburgh's most important remaining bridge, and perhaps the most visually stunning as well.

Stone Arch Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Mississippi River and Portland Avenue in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,100 ft. Main Span: 197 ft. Main Spans: 21

Built 1883 By: Edward Darragh and Charles C. Smith

This is an iconic railroad bridge in the city that has been converted for pedestrian use.

Stone Quarry Bridge
HSR

CR-1000 (TR-135D) Over Embarras River in Rural: Coles County, Illinois, United States

Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 2 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Bedstead Truss, Fixed

Length: 240 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1883 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

This abandoned bridge is an impressive example of a King Bridge Company Whipple truss.

West Stockholm Bridge
HSR