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Total Bridges Found: 200

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
10 Mile Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 10 Mile Road Over Charlotte River Rural: Chippewa County, Michigan Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 51.8 ft
Main Span Length: 50.9 ft
Roadway Width: 16.1 ft
Main Spans: 1
1914 By: Minneapolis Bridge Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota A rare example of a lightweight style pony truss.Click to visit page.
100th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
104th Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 104th Avenue (Willow Springs Road) Over Calumet Sag Channel Palos: Cook County, Illinois Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 406 ft
Main Span Length: 290 ft
Roadway Width: 28 ft
Main Spans: 1
1964 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois One of several 1960s truss bridges on the Cal Sag Channel.Click to visit page.
106th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
108th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 108th Street Over Thornapple River Rural: Barry County, Michigan and Kent County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 150 ft
Main Span Length: 74.8 ft
Roadway Width: 40 ft
Main Spans: 2
1932 By: Willits Brothers Construction Company of Bay City, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department A rare transition or prototype bridge, this may be one of the oldest remaining examples of a bridge in Michigan with R4 style railings.Click to visit page.
10th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 10th Street Over Black River Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) Total Length: 375 ft
Main Span Length: 190 ft
Roadway Width: 44 ft
Main Spans: 1
1958 By: Walter Toebe Company This bascule bridge was built in the 1950s and has had its original railings replaced.Click to visit page.
10th Street Bridge
Philip Murray Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 10th Street Over Monongahela River Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal 29 Panel Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed Total Length: 1275 ft
Main Span Length: 725 ft
Roadway Width: 40 ft
Main Spans: 3
1933 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This graceful suspension bridge is a stunning landmark that is enjoyable to cross as well as view from a distance.Click to visit page.
11 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CN) Over 11 Mile Road Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Main Spans: 2 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota A different style among twelve similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.Click to visit page.
110th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 214040
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
110th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 185150
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
11th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 11th Street Over Power Canal Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 205 ft
Main Span Length: 167 ft
Roadway Width: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1
1915 By: Eastern Bridge and Structural Company of Worcester, Massachusetts One of the oddest bridges in the country; consisting of two through trusses on either side of the roadway, this bridge is essentially a massive pony truss.Click to visit page.
11th Street Pedestrian Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Park Walkway Over Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Main Spans: 3 By: Unknown This attractive bridge allows pedestrians to cross over the railroad line that runs through and under the park.Click to visit page.
12 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CN) Over 12 Mile Road Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 160 ft
Main Span Length: 59.7 ft
Main Spans: 4
1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota The longest example of twelve similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.Click to visit page.
120th Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 120th Avenue Over Little Muskegon River Rural: Mecosta County, Michigan Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 62 ft
Main Span Length: 61 ft
Roadway Width: 16 ft
Main Spans: 1
1897 By: Unknown This abandoned truss is in decent condition and is an early example of a truss with riveted connections.Click to visit page.
123rd Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 346360
Historic Significance Rating. 123rd Street Over Turkey River Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 185 ft
Main Span Length: 90 ft
Roadway Width: 15.1 ft
Main Spans: 2
1936 By: Unknown A good example of a two-span riveted pony truss from the 1930s.Click to visit page.
127th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 127th Street Over Calumet Sag Channel Alsip: Cook County, Illinois Metal 12 Panel Bolt-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 610.3 ft
Main Span Length: 396 ft
Roadway Width: 53.2 ft
Main Spans: 1
1968 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois This imposing bridge is noted for its very heavy skew.Click to visit page.
12th of Brant Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Concession Road 12 Over Saugeen River Rural: Bruce County, Ontario Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown This unique bridge has two span each of a different type, and is among the largest heritage bridges in the county.Click to visit page.
12th Street Bridge
Ben M. Williamson Sr. Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 12th Street Over Ohio River Coal Grove and Ashland: Boyd County, Kentucky and Lawrence County, Ohio Metal Cantilever Rivet-Connected Modified Warren (Subdivided) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 2278 ft
Main Span Length: 738.7 ft
Roadway Width: 22 ft
Main Spans: 3
1930 By: Unknown and J. E. Greiner Company of Chicago, Illinois This large cantilever bridge is an impressive structure that appears to be well maintained.Click to visit page.
13 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CN) Over 13 Mile Road Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 93 ft
Main Span Length: 34.8 ft
Main Spans: 2
1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.Click to visit page.
130th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 130th Street Over Calumet River Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 369 ft
Main Span Length: 230 ft
Roadway Width: 44 ft
Main Spans: 1
1949 By: Unknown This truss bridge is a fixed Calumet River bridge that features an unusual modified Warren truss design.Click to visit page.
130th Street Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (NICTD South Shore Line) Over Calumet River Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown An example of late railroad truss bridge construction.Click to visit page.
133rd Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
135th Street Bridge
Romeoville Bridge / Romeo Road Swing Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 135th Street Over Des Plaines River Romeoville: Will County, Illinois Metal Pin-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Bobtail) Total Length: 302 ft
Main Span Length: 204 ft
Roadway Width: 18 ft
Main Spans: 1
1899 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois This magnificent and large swing bridge was relocated and is the last remaining highway swing bridge in the area.Click to visit page.
X 139th Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 139th Avenue Over Black Creek Rural: Allegan County, Michigan Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 44 ft
Main Span Length: 42 ft
Roadway Width: 16 ft
Main Spans: 1
1920 By: Unknown A good example of a small warren pony truss in a pleasant setting.Click to visit page.
13th Line Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
14 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CN) Over 14 Mile Road Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 93 ft
Main Span Length: 34.8 ft
Main Spans: 2
1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.Click to visit page.
143rd Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347310
Historic Significance Rating. 143rd Avenue Over Upper Iowa River Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 217.2 ft
Main Span Length: 150 ft
Roadway Width: 14.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
By: Unknown A representative example of a rural standard plan Parker truss in Iowa.Click to visit page.
150th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 316250
Historic Significance Rating. 150th Street Over South Skunk River Rural: Story County, Iowa Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 154.2 ft
Main Span Length: 150 ft
Roadway Width: 19.7 ft
Main Spans: 1
1920 By: Unknown A representative example of a rural Iowa Parker truss bridge with what appears to be a bolted connection alteration.Click to visit page.
16th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 16th Street Over Allegheny River Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Tied Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 1900 ft
Main Span Length: 437 ft
Roadway Width: 38 ft
Main Spans: 3
1923 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and H. G. Balcom of New York, New York This ornate bridge is among the most beautifully composed bridges to be found.Click to visit page.
17 Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 17 Road (CR-414) Over 10 Mile Creek Rural: Delta County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 45 ft
Main Span Length: 44 ft
Roadway Width: 21 ft
Main Spans: 1
1939 By: Unknown With attractive concrete balustrade railings, this bridge appears to be an example of a standard bridge design built in this county.Click to visit page.
18 Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 18 Road (CR-414) Over Ford River Rural: Delta County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 120 ft
Main Span Length: 60 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 2
1958 By: Unknown This is a mid-20th Century bridge that appears to be an example of a county-designed bridge here in Delta County.Click to visit page.
18th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
18th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 18th Street Over Rabbit River Rural: Allegan County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 45 ft
Main Span Length: 45 ft
Roadway Width: 25 ft
Main Spans: 1
1929 By: Unknown A small example of a steel stringer with concrete balustrade railings.Click to visit page.
1st Avenue Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Abandoned) Over 1st Avenue Bessemer: Gogebic County, Michigan Metal Rivet-Connected Camelback Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 195 ft
Main Span Length: 90 ft
Roadway Width: 8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1896 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin One of only two truss railroad overpasses that cross a highway in Michigan, this is a very unusual truss.Click to visit page.
20 Mile Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
X 20th Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 20th Avenue (CR-380) Over South Branch Black River Rural: Van Buren County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 54.8 ft
Main Span Length: 51 ft
Roadway Width: 22 ft
Main Spans: 1
1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department This bridge is noted for its 4.67 percent grade, unusual for this Michigan standard plan bridge design.Click to visit page.
21 Mile Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
22 1/2 Mile Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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!Click to visit page.
220th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 361080
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
220th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 342800
Historic Significance Rating. 220th Street Over Railroad (Union Pacific) Rural: Webster County, Iowa Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Howe Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 78 ft
Main Span Length: 76 ft
Roadway Width: 21 ft
Main Spans: 1
By: Unknown This rare example of a metal Howe truss bridge is an example of railroad thinking for highway bridges.Click to visit page.
235th Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347780
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
24th Avenue Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Coopersville and Marne Railway) Over 24th Avenue Rural: Ottawa County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 51.8 ft
Main Span Length: 40 ft
Main Spans: 1
1958 By: Gene Fewell and Michigan State Highway Department This bridge is a later but unaltered example of a MSHD designed grade separation.Click to visit page.
24th Street Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Canadian National) Over 24th Street Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 59.7 ft
Main Span Length: 29 ft
Main Spans: 2
1925 By: Unknown An old Grand Trunk Western Railroad overpassClick to visit page.
265th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347840
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
! 27 Mile Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
X 27 Mile Road Tupper Brook Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 27 Mile Road Over Tupper Brook Rural: Macomb County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 24 ft
Main Span Length: 22 ft
Roadway Width: 11.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1921 By: Unknown A forgotten beam bridge with lattice railing.Click to visit page.
X 28 Mile Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
280th Street Bridge
CR-G62 Bridge (Iowa Number 235850)
Historic Significance Rating. 280th Street (CR-G62) Over Coal Creek Rural: Mahaska County, Iowa Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 104 ft
Main Span Length: 51 ft
Roadway Width: 19 ft
Main Spans: 1
By: Unknown A small standard plan truss bridge in a scenic rural location.Click to visit page.
28th Street CSX Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX) Over 28th Street (M-11) Rural: Kent County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 176 ft
Main Span Length: 79.7 ft
Main Spans: 3
1939 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Michigan State Highway Department A fairly long and heavilly skewed example of a standard trunk line grade separation.Click to visit page.
28th Street Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Conrail) Over 28th Street (M-11) Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan Metal Through Girder, Fixed Total Length: 113 ft
Main Span Length: 113 ft
Main Spans: 1
1964 By: Unknown This large through plate girder span had a city design and welcome message painted on it.Click to visit page.
28th Street Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. 28th Street (M-11) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Wyoming: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 170 ft
Main Span Length: 60 ft
Roadway Width: 63 ft
Main Spans: 3
1937 By: L. W. Lamb Company of Jackson, Michigan An example of a Michigan overpass with riveted steel bents, this bridge was widened.Click to visit page.
2nd Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 2nd Avenue Over Thunder Bay River Alpena: Alpena County, Michigan Metal Through Girder, Movable: Bascule and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Total Length: 261.8 ft
Main Span Length: 127 ft
Roadway Width: 40 ft
Main Spans: 1
1939 By: W. J. Storen Company This noteworthy bascule bridge won an award for its beauty when constructed.Click to visit page.
2nd Level Canal Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Amtrak) Over 2nd Level Canal and Lyman Street and Canal Street (MA-116) Holyoke: Hampden County, Massachusetts Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1928 By: Boston Bridge Works of Boston, Massachusetts This bridge crosses roads and a canal with different spans types.Click to visit page.
2nd Street Bridge
South Side Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 2nd Street Over Kalamazoo River Allegan: Allegan County, Michigan Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 229 ft
Main Span Length: 200 ft
Roadway Width: 16 ft
Main Spans: 1
1886 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio A beautiful through truss forms the centerpiece for this town and was built by the prominent King Bridge Company.Click to visit page.
3 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Coopersville and Marne Railway) Over 3 Mile Road Walker: Kent County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 59.7 ft
Main Span Length: 59.7 ft
Main Spans: 1
1961 By: Owen-Ames-Kimball Company and Michigan State Highway Department A late example of a Michigan State Highway Department grade separation.Click to visit page.
30 Mile Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 30 Mile Road Over Deer Creek Rural: Macomb County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown A wooden-decked beam bridge on stone abutments.Click to visit page.
X 30 Mile Road Bridge Trio
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
305th Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 347140
Historic Significance Rating. 305th Avenue Over Bohemian Creek Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 75 ft
Main Span Length: 70 ft
Roadway Width: 16.1 ft
Main Spans: 1
1922 By: Unknown A small, traditionally composed standard pony truss in a rural setting.Click to visit page.
30th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 183540
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
! 30th Street Little Rabbit River Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 30th Street Over Little Rabbit River Rural: Allegan County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 60 ft
Main Span Length: 60 ft
Roadway Width: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1
1947 By: Carl Goodwin and Sons of Allegan, Michigan A small steel beam bridge with Michigan's attractive R4 railings.Click to visit page.
30th Street Rabbit River Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 30th Street Over Rabbit River Rural: Allegan County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 80 ft
Main Span Length: 40 ft
Roadway Width: 24 ft
Main Spans: 2
1947 By: Carl Goodwin and Sons of Allegan, Michigan A typical mid-20th Century steel stringer bridge in Michigan that retains its original railings.Click to visit page.
310th Avenue Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 349060
Historic Significance Rating. 310th Avenue Over Minor Creek Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 60 ft
Main Span Length: 60 ft
Roadway Width: 15.4 ft
Main Spans: 1
1910 By: Unknown A small scale riveted truss bridge that is unlike most other riveted truss bridges in the county.Click to visit page.
31st Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 31st Street (PA-2122) Over Allegheny River, Railroad, and Local Streets Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Girder, Fixed Total Length: 2681 ft
Main Span Length: 380 ft
Roadway Width: 28 ft
Main Spans: 3
1928 By: Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Allegheny County Department of Public Works This landmark arch bridge is one of the beautiful historic bridges in Pittsburgh and was extensively rehabilitated.Click to visit page.
31st Street Railroad Overpass East
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Various) Over 31st Street Boulevard Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Through Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 2 By: Unknown One of two railroad overpasses crossing this boulevard that have aesthetic details.Click to visit page.
31st Street Railroad Overpass West
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Chicago and Western Indiana) Over 31st Street Boulevard Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Main Spans: 4 By: Unknown This is one of two similar beautifully designed grade separations to carry a railroad over a Chicago boulevard.Click to visit page.
32nd Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 32nd Street Over Broadmoor Avenue Kentwood: Kent County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 172 ft
Main Span Length: 56.8 ft
Roadway Width: 31.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1948 By: Unknown This relatively old highway over highway overpass has unusual railings and is unaltered.Click to visit page.
! 35th Street Pedestrian Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
370th Street Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 349850
Historic Significance Rating. 370th Street Over Upper Iowa River Rural: Winneshiek County, Iowa Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 147 ft
Main Span Length: 73.2 ft
Roadway Width: 16.1 ft
Main Spans: 2
1904 By: Unknown This bridge is a most unusual structure which is composed of at least one relocated truss span.Click to visit page.
38th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 38th Street (Scott Road) Over I-94 Rural: Kalamazoo County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 192 ft
Main Span Length: 49 ft
Roadway Width: 26 ft
Main Spans: 4
1951 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department One of the oldest expressway bridges in Michigan that retains integrity.Click to visit page.
3rd Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 3rd Street Over Thames River Chatham: Chatham-Kent Region, Ontario Metal Through Girder, Movable: Bascule Total Length: 308.4 ft
Main Span Length: 111.5 ft
Roadway Width: 37.7 ft
Main Spans: 1
1962 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario and Hazelet and Erdal of Chicago, Illinois This is the newer and larger of two movable bridges in Chatham.Click to visit page.
4 3/4 Mile Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
42nd Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 42nd Street Over Railroad (Amtrak) Philadelphia: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania Metal Solid Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 308 ft
Main Span Length: 262 ft
Roadway Width: 30.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1909 By: Owego Bridge Company of Owego, New York and Philadelphia Department of Public Works The oldest metal through arch in Pennsylvania, this bridge was rehabilitated to a like-new condition.Click to visit page.
43rd Street Pedestrian Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
! 46th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 46th Street Over Dowagiac Drain Rural: Van Buren County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 44 ft
Main Span Length: 28 ft
Roadway Width: 17 ft
Main Spans: 1
1930 By: Unknown This bridge is noted for its unusual yet beautiful railings which enhance a simple bridge type. Click to visit page.
47th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Chicago Belt Railroad) Over 47th Street Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed Total Length: 80 ft
Main Span Length: 48 ft
Main Spans: 1
1946 By: Michael J. McDermott and Company and H. C. Taylor This bridge stands out among many overpasses in Chicago for its ornate architectural detailing.Click to visit page.
! 48th Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 48th Avenue Over Paw Paw River Rural: Van Buren County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 91 ft
Main Span Length: 45 ft
Roadway Width: 22 ft
Main Spans: 2
1930 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department This poorly maintained 1930s stringer bridge is one of Van Buren County's last historic bridges.Click to visit page.
4th Street Bridge
Broadway Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 4th Street (Broadway Avenue) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) North Irwin: Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Metal Continuous Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 145 ft
Main Span Length: 61 ft
Roadway Width: 22 ft
Main Spans: 3
1900 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio Part of a historic railroad, this plate girder is also noted for its continuous design and association with a noteworthy builder.Click to visit page.
4th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 4th Street Over Licking River Covington and Newport: Kenton County, Kentucky and Campbell County, Kentucky Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1001.7 ft
Main Span Length: 250 ft
Roadway Width: 36 ft
Main Spans: 1
1936 By: Unknown This is an impressive 1930s Warren camelback truss bridge with deck truss approach spans.Click to visit page.
56th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 56th Street Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Main Spans: 4 By: Unknown One of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.Click to visit page.
56th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 56th Street Over South Branch of Black River Rural: Allegan County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 45 ft
Main Span Length: 43 ft
Roadway Width: 22 ft
Main Spans: 1
1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department This attractive bridge is a small but good example of its kind.Click to visit page.
57th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 57th Street Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Main Spans: 5 By: Unknown One of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display attractive architectual details.Click to visit page.
59th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 59th Street and Westbound Midway Plaisance Drive Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Main Spans: 6 By: Unknown With unusual railings on one side, this is one of the largest examples of a series of similar bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.Click to visit page.
X 5th Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 5th Avenue Over Guyandotte River Huntington: Cabell County, West Virginia Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 485 ft
Main Span Length: 200 ft
Roadway Width: 20.7 ft
Main Spans: 3
1926 By: Unknown A beautiful multi-span multi-type massive-member truss with great potential is instead sentenced to the dumpster.Click to visit page.
5th Line Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 5th Line Over Nottawasaga River Rural: Dufferin County, Ontario Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown This is a small pony truss a short distance off the main road on a dead-end road.Click to visit page.
5th Side Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 5th Side Road (River Road) Over Drainage Canal Rural: Simcoe County, Ontario Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 76.1 ft
Main Span Length: 24.6 ft
Roadway Width: 28 ft
Main Spans: 3
1950 By: Unknown This bridge is unusual for its use of a timber substructure.Click to visit page.
5th Street Bridge
Turners Falls Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 5th Street (Turners Falls Road) Over Power Canal Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 136.2 ft
Main Span Length: 134 ft
Roadway Width: 26 ft
Main Spans: 1
1954 By: Unknown A tall pony truss provides an attractive and functional crossing.Click to visit page.
5th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 5th Street Over Thames River Chatham: Chatham-Kent Region, Ontario Metal Through Girder, Movable: Bascule (Rolling Lift) Total Length: 253.2 ft
Main Span Length: 84.6 ft
Roadway Width: 36 ft
Main Spans: 1
1931 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois This bridge is an extremely rare Ontario example of a bridge designed by the Scherzer Rolling Lift Company!Click to visit page.
5th Street Bridge
WV-14 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 5th Street (Division Street / WV-14) Over Little Kanawha River Parkersburg: Wood County, West Virginia Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 905 ft
Main Span Length: 350 ft
Roadway Width: 40 ft
Main Spans: 1
1935 By: Mortimer W. Smith This stunning, massive truss bridge is significant as a Depression Public Works Adminstration project.Click to visit page.
5th Street Bridge
Jefferson Davis Memorial Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 5th Street Over Savannah River Augusta: Richmond County, Georgia and Aiken County, South Carolina Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 1201.8 ft
Main Span Length: 119.8 ft
Roadway Width: 21.7 ft
Main Spans: 14
1931 By: Unknown This attractive haunched stringer bridge retains excellent historic integrity.Click to visit page.
5th Street Footbridge
Turners Falls Road Pedestrian Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Pedestrian Walkway Over Power Canal Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown An old riveted pedestrian bridge likely built to allow workers to cross the canal to get to the mills on the other side.Click to visit page.
6 Mile Creek Road Bridge
West Haven Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
6 Mile Road Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX) Over 6 Mile Road Northville: Wayne County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 72 ft
Main Span Length: 66 ft
Main Spans: 1
By: Unknown This railroad overpass has some attractive aesthetic details.Click to visit page.
60th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 60th Street and Eastbound Midway Plaisance Drive Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Main Spans: 6 By: Unknown One of the largest examples of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.Click to visit page.
66th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 66th Street Over Middle Branch Black River Rural: Allegan County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 65 ft
Main Span Length: 65 ft
Roadway Width: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1
1949 By: Carl Goodwin and Sons of Allegan, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department A representative example of mid 20th Century bridge technology in Michigan.Click to visit page.
X 6th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 6th Street (PA-403, Penn Street) Over Two Lick Creek Clymer: Indiana County, Pennsylvania Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 122 ft
Main Span Length: 118 ft
Roadway Width: 32.2 ft
Main Spans: 1
1934 By: M. Bennett and Sons and Pennsylvania State Highway Department The only bridge with historic value in Clymer, this attractive bridge was sentenced to the scrapyard.Click to visit page.
S 6th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Sixth Street Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Griffin: Spalding County, Georgia Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 695 ft
Main Span Length: 100 ft
Roadway Width: 27.2 ft
Main Spans: 1
By: Unknown An extremely rare pin-connected Warren truss, this may be the most important historic bridge in Georgia.Click to visit page.
6th Street Bridge
Roberto Clemente Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 6th Street Over Allegheny River Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 995 ft
Main Span Length: 430 ft
Roadway Width: 38 ft
Main Spans: 3
1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York Most suspension bridges use cable; this unusual bridge uses eye-bars.Click to visit page.
6th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
6th Street Bridge
Power Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 6th Street (Abandoned Power Street Alignment) Over Power Canal Turners Falls: Franklin County, Massachusetts Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 139 ft
Main Span Length: 136 ft
Roadway Width: 19.4 ft
Main Spans: 1
1912 By: Eastern Bridge and Structural Company of Worcester, Massachusetts This uncommon Double Warren truss was bypassed and abandoned.Click to visit page.
6th Street Railroad Bridge
Augusta Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Savannah River Augusta: Richmond County, Georgia and Aiken County, South Carolina Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule Main Spans: 6 By: Unknown This bridge has a variety of span types.Click to visit page.
L 7 Mile Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 7 Mile Road Over Southfield Freeway (M-39) Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 109 ft
Main Span Length: 53.8 ft
Roadway Width: 125 ft
Main Spans: 2
1963 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department One of a handful of overpasses that were the last examples of an unusual variation of an attractive Michigan railing design.Click to visit page.
7 Mile Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 7 Mile Road Over 7 Mile Creek Rural: Preble County, Ohio Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pegram Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 155 ft
Main Span Length: 146 ft
Roadway Width: 15.7 ft
Main Spans: 1
1906 By: Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie, Indiana This nationally significant bridge has a unique Pegram truss configuration, yet is a bridge few know about.Click to visit page.
7th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 7th Street (Erie Street) Over Black River Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed Total Length: 273 ft
Main Span Length: 114 ft
Roadway Width: 40 ft
Main Spans: 1
1933 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and J. A. L. Waddell Take a tour of the inside of the only single leaf highway bascule bridge in Michigan, which was built in the 1930s.Click to visit page.
7th Street Bridge
Andy Warhol Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 7th Street Over Allegheny River Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 1061 ft
Main Span Length: 422 ft
Roadway Width: 38 ft
Main Spans: 1
1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York One of the Three Sisters bridges in Pittsburgh, this is the middle span.Click to visit page.
L 8 Mile Road Left Turn Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 8 Mile Road (M-102) Left Turn Ramp Over Southfield Freeway (M-39) Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 132 ft
Main Span Length: 66 ft
Roadway Width: 24 ft
Main Spans: 2
1964 By: Charles J. Rogers Construction Company and Michigan State Highway Department This curved overpass is the most interesting and significant of the Southfield Freeway overpasses.Click to visit page.
8 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX) Over 8 Mile Road Rural: Oakland County, Michigan and Washtenaw County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 88 ft
Main Span Length: 62 ft
Main Spans: 3
1928 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This railroad overpass retains good historic integrity, although its substructure has deteriorated. Click to visit page.
88th Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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
1912 By: Unknown One of the only historic bridges of any kind in the area, this bridge is a good example of its type.Click to visit page.
8th Concession Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 8th Concession Road Over Big Creek Rural: Norfolk County, Ontario Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown This bridge is still open to traffic, but on a road no longer maintained and rarely used.Click to visit page.
95th Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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: Unknown This is the bascule bridge the seen in the Blues Brothers movie.Click to visit page.
96th Avenue Bridges
La Grange Road Bridges
Historic Significance Rating. US-45 (96th Avenue and La Grange Road) Over Calumet Sag Channel Palos: Cook County, Illinois Metal 8 Panel Bolt-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 445 ft
Main Span Length: 289.7 ft
Roadway Width: 30.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1967 By: Unknown and Alfred Benesch and Associates of Chicago, Illinois This is a pair of identical truss bridges that carry a divided highway system.Click to visit page.
9th Street Bridge
Rachel Carson Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 9th Street Over Allegheny River Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Eyebar Chain Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 995 ft
Main Span Length: 410 ft
Roadway Width: 38 ft
Main Spans: 1
1926 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York One of the famous Three Sisters bridges in Pittsburgh.Click to visit page.
X A-45 Railroad Overpass
Historic Significance Rating. A-45 (10th Street) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Rural: Allegan County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 150 ft
Main Span Length: 53.8 ft
Roadway Width: 44 ft
Main Spans: 3
1939 By: John W. Hertel This bridge showcases the horrific damage that salt does to steel bridges.Click to visit page.
Abandoned Erie Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Abandoned Erie Railroad) Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Main Span Length: 140 ft
Main Spans: 1
By: Unknown This bridge has had its westerly approach completely removed, leaving a bridge to nowhere.Click to visit page.
Ackelson Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Maple Grove Road Over Raccoon Creek Rural: Washington County, Pennsylvania Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 50 ft
Main Span Length: 43 ft
Roadway Width: 11.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1904 By: Nelson and Buchanan of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania An interesting little pony truss adds beauty and compliments a scenic wooded region.Click to visit page.
Ada Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Grand Rapids Eastern) Over Thornapple River Ada: Kent County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 3 1907 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This plate girder bridge is the oldest bridge in Ada today.Click to visit page.
Adaline Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. CR-74 Over Fish Creek Adaline (Rural): Marshall County, West Virginia Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 194 ft
Main Span Length: 192 ft
Roadway Width: 15.4 ft
Main Spans: 1
1892 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio A slightly skewed example of a significant truss configuration.Click to visit page.
Adam Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Adam Street Over Erie Canal Lockport: Niagara County, New York Metal Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 130 ft
Main Span Length: 96.8 ft
Roadway Width: 23.6 ft
Main Spans: 1
1917 By: Lackawanna Bridge Company of Buffalo, New York A historically intact example of an unusual type of vertical lift bridge.Click to visit page.
Adams Basin Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Washington Road Over Erie Canal Adams Basin: Monroe County, New York Metal Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 144.7 ft
Main Span Length: 118.8 ft
Roadway Width: 18.4 ft
Main Spans: 1
1912 By: Unknown This Erie Canal lift bridge is in a less populated area than many of the other lift bridges on the canal.Click to visit page.
Adams Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
! Adelaide Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Adelaide Street Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western / Dequindre Cut Greenway) Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 85 ft
Main Span Length: 32.8 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 3
1929 By: Unknown This bridge is one of several remaining historically significant overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.Click to visit page.
! Aden Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Adrian and Blissfield Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
! Aetnaville Bridge
Georgia Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Georgia Street Over Ohio River Back Channel Bridgeport and Wheeling: Belmont County, Ohio and Ohio County, West Virginia Metal Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1043 ft
Main Span Length: 200 ft
Roadway Width: 18 ft
Main Spans: 4
1891 By: Unknown One of two breathtaking multi-span truss bridges in Wheeling that are closed to traffic with talk of unthinkable demolition!Click to visit page.
Agate Falls Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. M-28 Over Middle Branch Ontonagon River Rural: Ontonagon County, Michigan Metal Two-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed Total Length: 193 ft
Main Span Length: 150 ft
Roadway Width: 32.2 ft
Main Spans: 1
1930 By: Meads and Anderson and Michigan State Highway Department This magnificent arch bridge is the older and more ornate of two distinctive steel deck arch bridges in the Upper Penninsula. Click to visit page.
Agate Falls Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Bergland to Sidnaw Rail Trail / Trail 8) Over Middle Branch Ontonagon River Rural: Ontonagon County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Fixed 1900 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This impressive high level bridge is one of the earliest bridges built by the prolific American Bridge Company.Click to visit page.
Aiken Street Bridge
Ouellette Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Aiken Street Over Merrimack River Lowell: Middlesex County, Massachusetts Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Lenticular Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 780 ft
Main Span Length: 155 ft
Roadway Width: 29 ft
Main Spans: 5
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.Click to visit page.
X Aitken Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Aitken Road Over Black River Rural: Sanilac County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 128 ft
Main Span Length: 63 ft
Roadway Width: 20 ft
Main Spans: 2
1950 By: Unknown This beam bridge, having had its railings replaced, was mainly noted for a highly unusual concrete pier.Click to visit page.
Akerley Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Albany Bridge
Delaware County Bridge 85
Historic Significance Rating. CR-800 East (Strong Road) Over Mississinewa River Albany: Delaware County, Indiana Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 176.5 ft
Main Span Length: 170 ft
Roadway Width: 15 ft
Main Spans: 1
1905 By: Indiana Bridge Company of Muncie, Indiana Although with some alteration, this bridge is an important example of a Camelback truss.Click to visit page.
Albion Main Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Main Street (NY-98) Over Erie Canal Albion: Orleans County, New York Metal Rivet-Connected Warren (No Verticals) Pony Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 132 ft
Main Span Length: 115.8 ft
Roadway Width: 18.7 ft
Main Spans: 1
1914 By: Lackawanna Bridge Company of Buffalo, New York One of two beautifully maintained lift bridges in Albion, and this bridge carries a major road with significant traffic.Click to visit page.
Albion Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Albion Street Over Kalamazoo River Albion: Calhoun County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 64 ft
Main Span Length: 64 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 1
1935 By: Unknown This 1930s bridge is unusual for having railings on its abutments, and unusual detailing on the concrete facing on the beams.Click to visit page.
Albright Bridge
Iowa Bridge Number 171910
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Aldrich Change Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Park Path Over Park Land Palmyra: Wayne County, New York Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 72.4 ft
Main Span Length: 72.4 ft
Roadway Width: 13.3 ft
Main Spans: 1
1858 By: Mohawk and Hudson Iron Works of Waterford, New York (G.W. Eddy Foundry) One of the two oldest metal bridges in New York, and also one of two original Erie Canal bridges.Click to visit page.
Alec Johnson Road Bridge
Johnson Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Alexander Hamilton Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. I-95 and US-1 Over Harlem River New York: Bronx, New York and Manhattan, New York Metal Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 2375 ft
Main Span Length: 555 ft
Roadway Width: 96 ft
Main Spans: 1
1963 By: Unknown The youngest of three arch bridges on this section of river.Click to visit page.
Alexandra Bridge
Interprovincial Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Alexandra Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. TC-1 Over Fraser River Rural: Thompson-Nicola District, British Columbia Metal Two-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1964 By: General Construction Company and A. B. Sanderson and Company A late, yet uncommon and unaltered example of a steel deck arch bridge.Click to visit page.
! Alfred Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Alfred Street Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western / Dequindre Cut Greenway) Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 97.8 ft
Main Span Length: 33.8 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 3
1929 By: Unknown This bridge is one of several remaining overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.Click to visit page.
Allegan City Dam Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Dam Access Over Kalamazoo River Allegan: Allegan County, Michigan Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown This truss bridge serves to allow workers to acess the various parts of a small dam.Click to visit page.
Allen Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Allen Road Over Wolf Creek Rural: Ingham County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 27 ft
Main Span Length: 27 ft
Roadway Width: 21.7 ft
Main Spans: 1
1968 By: Unknown This is one of several small steel stringer bridges in this county that feature an unusual metal railing.Click to visit page.
Allerton Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Alley Ford Bridge
Franklin County Bridge 48
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Amasa Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Soo Line) Over Hemlock River Amasa: Iron County, Michigan Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1920 By: Unknown This uncommon example of a railroad pony truss has massive members.Click to visit page.
Ambassador Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. I-75 Ramp / KH-3 Over Detroit River Detroit and Windsor: Wayne County, Michigan and Essex County, Ontario Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed Total Length: 7500 ft
Main Span Length: 1850 ft
Roadway Width: 55 ft
Main Spans: 1
1929 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Modjeski and Masters Serving as the centerpiece landmark for Detroit and Windsor, this privately-owned bridge was once the longest suspension bridge in the world.Click to visit page.
Ambridge Bridge
Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge / Ambridge-Woodlawn Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 11th Street Over Ohio River Ambridge and Aliquippa: Beaver County, Pennsylvania Metal Cantilever 22 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1995.2 ft
Main Span Length: 530 ft
Roadway Width: 27 ft
Main Spans: 5
1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and T. J. Wilkerson of Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania This gorgeous and unique multi-cantilever span design is a testimony to why Ambridge is even in existence!Click to visit page.
X Amy Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Amy Road 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.Click to visit page.
Androscoggin Swinging Bridge
Brunswick-Topsham Swinging Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Pedestrian Walkway Over Androscoggin River Brunswick and Topsham: Cumberland County, Maine Metal Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed Main Span Length: 332 ft
Roadway Width: 6 ft
Main Spans: 1
1892 By: John A. Roeblings Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey This suspension foot bridge has been altered many times since it was built.Click to visit page.
Ann Arbor Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Ann Arbor Railroad) Over Huron River and US-23 BL Ann Arbor: Washtenaw County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 714 ft
Main Span Length: 110 ft
Roadway Width: 14 ft
Main Spans: 7
1906 By: Unknown This long bridge is a pattern book for plate girder bridges.Click to visit page.
Anthony Wayne Bridge
High Level Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. OH-2 and OH-5 Over Maumee River, Railroad, and Streets Toledo: Lucas County, Ohio Metal Through Plate Girder Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 3215 ft
Main Span Length: 785 ft
Roadway Width: 54 ft
Main Spans: 3
1931 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Waddell and Harrington This is a graceful landmark suspension bridge providing a beautiful centerpiece link for Toledo, and was built in 1931.Click to visit page.
! Anthony's Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Anthony's Mill Road Over West Branch Perkiomen Creek Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 85 ft
Main Span Length: 83 ft
Roadway Width: 18 ft
Main Spans: 1
1902 By: William F. Remppis Company of Reading, Pennsylvania and Dreibelbis and Company Preservationists are attempting to save this attractive truss bridge from demolition.Click to visit page.
X Antietam Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Antietam Avenue Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western / Dequindre Cut Greenway) Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 88 ft
Main Span Length: 41 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 3
1930 By: Unknown This bridge is one of several remaining overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.Click to visit page.
! Anton Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Anton Street Over Sebewaing River Sebewaing: Huron County, Michigan Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 100 ft
Main Span Length: 90 ft
Roadway Width: 19.7 ft
Main Spans: 1
1902 By: Unknown A skewed, urban, example of a warren pony truss still open to traffic in decent condition.Click to visit page.
Apalachin Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Main Street Over Apalachin Creek Apalachin: Tioga County, New York Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 132 ft
Main Span Length: 130 ft
Roadway Width: 27.2 ft
Main Spans: 1
1929 By: Unknown This attractive bridge has been well maintained and recently rehabilitated.Click to visit page.
X Ardmore Boulevard Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. US-30 (Ardmore Boulevard, Lincoln Highway) Over PA-2112, Electric Avenue Chalfant: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 410 ft
Main Span Length: 62 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 9
1932 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department This was an unusual deck plate girder bridge with a heavy skew and built-up bents that were specially designed to accomodate the location.Click to visit page.
Arlene Drive Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Arlene Drive Over I-75 Flint: Genesee County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 187 ft
Main Span Length: 56.8 ft
Roadway Width: 26 ft
Main Spans: 4
1957 By: K. G. Marks and Michigan State Highway Department This bridge is among the older of Michigan's steel stringer overpasses that still retains original railings.Click to visit page.
Arlington Avenue Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Penn Central) Over Arlington Avenue Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown This bridge is noted for its extreme skew that is accommodated with non-skewed spans.Click to visit page.
Armour Saari Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Armour Saari Road Over Whitefish River Rural: Alger County, Michigan Metal 4 Panel Bolt-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 65 ft
Main Span Length: 63 ft
Roadway Width: 16 ft
Main Spans: 1
1906 By: Joliet Bridge and Iron Company of Joliet, Illinois This bridge is a good example of work done by a company that was prolific in Michigan.Click to visit page.
Arranvale Bridge
Stan Dolphin Memorial Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Mill Road Over Sauble River Arranvale: Bruce County, Ontario Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown This pony truss is located in a scenic setting right on a bend in the road.Click to visit page.
Arrowsic Bridge
Max L. Wilder Memorial Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Arrowsic Road (ME-127) Over Sasanoa River Rural: Sagadahoc County, Maine Metal Cantilever (Arched) Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 838 ft
Main Span Length: 300 ft
Roadway Width: 24 ft
Main Spans: 3
1950 By: Harris Structural Steel Company of New York, New York and Max L. Wilder, Maine State Highway Commission This rare example of an arched cantilever truss is also significant as a substantial work designed by a noted state bridge engineer.Click to visit page.
X Arroyo Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Arroyo Road (TR-314) Over Clarion River Rural: Elk County, Pennsylvania Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through 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.Click to visit page.
Ashland Avenue Calumet Sag Channel Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Ashland Avenue Over Calumet Sag Channel Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Pre-Stressed Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 378.3 ft
Main Span Length: 250 ft
Roadway Width: 44 ft
Main Spans: 1
1932 By: Unknown This impressive through truss has an attractive visual complexity to its trusses.Click to visit page.
Ashland Avenue North Branch Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Ashland Avenue Sanitary and Ship Canal Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Ashland Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Ashmun Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Ashmun Street (I-75 BS) Over Power Canal Sault Ste Marie: Chippewa County, Michigan Metal Braced Ribbed Through Arch, Fixed Total Length: 257 ft
Main Span Length: 257 ft
Roadway Width: 42 ft
Main Spans: 1
1935 By: Fry and Cain One of the most beautiful and rarest bridges in Michigan, this unique, massive trussed steel arch bridge provides an impressive clear span over the canal.Click to visit page.
Atherton Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Bolton Road (Old Alignment) Over Nashua River Lancaster: Worcester County, Massachusetts Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Post Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 72 ft
Main Span Length: 72 ft
Roadway Width: 18.5 ft
Main Spans: 1
1870 By: J. H. Cofrode and Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania One of two Post truss bridges in the country, this Phoenix Column pony truss should be restored.Click to visit page.
Atlas Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Atlas Road Over Kearsley Creek Rural: Genesee County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 41 ft
Main Span Length: 37.7 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 1
1929 By: Unknown One of several representative examples of small scale bridge construction in the late 1920s and early 1930s in the county.Click to visit page.
Auburn Riverwalk Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Auburn Riverwalk Rail-Trail) Over Androscoggin River Lewiston and Auburn: Androscoggin County, Maine Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 3 By: Unknown This multi-span railroad truss bridge has been converted for non-motorized public use.Click to visit page.
Auburn Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Auburn Street (PA-267) Over Meshoppen Creek Meshoppen: Wyoming County, Pennsylvania Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed Total Length: 214 ft
Main Span Length: 144 ft
Roadway Width: 23 ft
Main Spans: 1
1934 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department This bridge creates an attractive crossing for a small town.Click to visit page.
! Aulwurm Drive Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Aulwurm Drive Over Little Calumet River Blue Island: Cook County, Illinois Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 4 By: Unknown Just about everything that could go wrong with this rare multi-span pony truss has gone wrong.Click to visit page.
Aurora Fox River Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (BNSF) Over Fox River Aurora: Kane County, Illinois Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 6 By: Unknown A traditionally composed multi-span deck plate girder bridge resting on interesting piers.Click to visit page.
Ausable Chasm Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. US-9 Over Ausable River Ausable Chasm: Clinton County, New York and Essex County, New York Metal Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Deck Arch, Fixed Total Length: 411 ft
Main Span Length: 126 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 1
1934 By: Unknown This steel arch bridge was designed to look attractive in its setting within the beautiful Ausable Chasm.Click to visit page.
Ausable Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Ausable Road Over Ausable River Rural: Middlesex County, Ontario Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1900 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario A lightweight pony truss bridge built by the Hamilton Bridge Works in the first decade of the 20th century.Click to visit page.
Austin Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Soo Line, Metra Milwaukee District West) Over Austin Avenue Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1939 By: Overland Construction Company and Arthur Engh Funded with federal Depression era relief funds, this bridge is so wide driving under it is much like driving through a tunnel.Click to visit page.
Aux Sable Creek Aqueduct
Historic Significance Rating. Illinois and Michigan Canal Over Aux Sable Creek Rural: Grundy County, Illinois Metal Through Girder, Fixed Main Spans: 3 1927 By: Unknown Carrying water over water, this is an extremely unusual surviving historic bridge in the United States.Click to visit page.
Avoca Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. NY-415 Over Cohocton River Avoca: Steuben County, New York Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 276 ft
Main Span Length: 67 ft
Roadway Width: 34.8 ft
Main Spans: 4
1938 By: Unknown A good example of sizable 1930s bridge construction in New York.Click to visit page.
Avoca Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Livonia, Avon and Lakeville) Over Cohocton River Avoca: Steuben County, New York Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 1919 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York An attractive Baltimore truss bridge with massive members and a skew.Click to visit page.
Avon Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Avonmore Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 6th Street Over Kiskiminetas River Avonmore: Armstrong County, Pennsylvania and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 571 ft
Main Span Length: 218 ft
Roadway Width: 19 ft
Main Spans: 2
1937 By: Unknown and Pennsylvania State Highway Department This bridge is not like other 1930s truss bridges in the state... all truss parts are rolled beams.Click to visit page.
B Line Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. B Line Over Snake Creek Rural: Bruce County, Ontario Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown This small, traditionally composed structure is largely unaltered.Click to visit page.
! B. B. Comer Bridge
Scottsboro Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. AL-35 (Southbound) Over Tennessee River Scottsboro: Jackson County, Alabama Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 2143 ft
Main Span Length: 310 ft
Roadway Width: 19.7 ft
Main Spans: 3
1930 By: Unknown This landmark historic truss bridge is to be reduced to scrap metal.Click to visit page.
Babtist Church Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Babtist Church Road (TR-499) Over Pigeon Creek Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 35 ft
Main Span Length: 30 ft
Roadway Width: 20 ft
Main Spans: 1
1916 By: John Parker Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo One of several bridges in Chester County that combine traditional stone technology with period reinforced concrete and steel stringer technology.Click to visit page.
Babtiste Creek Private Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Private Trail Over Babtiste Creek Rural: Chatham-Kent Region, Ontario Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown This unusual lightweight Warren pony truss has some unusual design to it.Click to visit page.
Bach Driveway Bridges
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Badley Bridge
Metcalfe Street Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Metcalfe Street (CR-21) Over Grand River Elora: Wellington County, Ontario Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed Total Length: 236 ft
Roadway Width: 24 ft
Main Spans: 1
1953 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario This attractive riveted truss bridge forms a gateway and centerpiece for Elora.Click to visit page.
Bailey Road Bridge and Norman Road Driveways
Historic Significance Rating. Various Over Local Drains Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown Tiny, simple bridges offer a glimpse into the past.Click to visit page.
! Bairs Mill Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
X Balk Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Balk Road Over Fawn River Rural: St. Joseph County, Michigan Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 85 ft
Main Span Length: 84 ft
Roadway Width: 13 ft
Main Spans: 1
1910 By: Unknown A lightweight style bridge, this exhibits a rare truss configuration.Click to visit page.
X Ball Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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.Click to visit page.
Balls Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 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!Click to visit page.
Balls Falls Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. 6th Avenue Over 20 Mile Creek Rural: Niagara Region, Ontario Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown This bridge is located where 6th Avenue passes through a park setting at a historic crossing right by a spectacular waterfall.Click to visit page.
! Baltimore and Ohio Railroad / Chicago Terminal Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio / Chicago Terminal) Over South Branch Chicago River Chicago: Cook County, Illinois Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Heel Trunnion) Total Length: 186 ft
Main Spans: 1
1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois This mature example of a Strauss heel-trunnion bascule bridge has been abandoned in its raised position.Click to visit page.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge #460
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (CSX) Over Cuyahoga River Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Rolling Lift) Total Length: 205 ft
Main Span Length: 160 ft
Main Spans: 1
1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois This bridge is among the oldest in Cleveland and remains in use.Click to visit page.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge #463
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Abandoned Baltimore and Ohio) Over Cuyahoga River Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Heel Trunnion) Total Length: 255 ft
Main Span Length: 231 ft
Roadway Width: 22 ft
Main Spans: 1
1956 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York This bridge has been left standing for its historic and aesthetic values, but is otherwise abandoned.Click to visit page.
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Bridge #464
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Abandoned Baltimore and Ohio) Over Cuyahoga River Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule (Rolling Lift) Total Length: 334 ft
Main Span Length: 210 ft
Main Spans: 1
1907 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois This impressive structure is one of the most significant railroad bridges in Cleveland.Click to visit page.
Baltimore River Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Bergland to Sidnaw Rail Trail / Trail 8) Over Baltimore River Rural: Ontonagon County, Michigan Metal Deck Girder, Fixed Total Length: 435 ft
Roadway Width: 8 ft
Main Spans: 13
1899 By: Lassig Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois This plate girder with steel bents for support carries a former railroad line over a shallow river valley.Click to visit page.
! Balyeat Field Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Park Walkway Over Nash Creek Sparta: Kent County, Michigan Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown This small pony truss has been altered and deteriorated, but still has heritage value and could be restored.Click to visit page.
Bankhead Avenue Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Bankhead Avenue Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern and CSX) Atlanta: Fulton County, Georgia Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 370 ft
Main Span Length: 100 ft
Roadway Width: 30 ft
Main Spans: 1
1912 By: Unknown Although approach spans at one end have been removed, this bridge remains an impressive and locally significant bridge.Click to visit page.
Banning Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Wheeling and Lake Erie) Over Youghiogheny River Rural (Banning): Fayette County, Pennsylvania Metal Rivet-Connected K-Truss Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed Total Length: 1582 ft
Main Spans: 1
1930 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York One of the few examples of a K-Truss in Pennsylvania.Click to visit page.
! Bar Mills Bridge
Memorial Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. ME-4A (Main Street) Over Saco River Hollis and Buxton: York County, Maine Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 512 ft
Main Span Length: 224 ft
Roadway Width: 22 ft
Main Spans: 3
1937 By: Boston Bridge Works of Boston, Massachusetts This rare Warren continuous through truss is at risk for demolition despite its decent condition and historic significance.Click to visit page.

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