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Key Facts |
Bridge Name | Type | Road | Location | City | Crossing |
| Carmel Achor Road Bridge | Truss | Carmel Achor Road | Columbiana County, OH | Rural (Achor) | Little Beaver Creek North Fork |
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Technical Facts |
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Construction Date |
Rehabilitation Date | Structure Length | Roadway Width | Builder |
| 1882 | 2002 | 160 Feet | 15.4 Feet | Columbia Bridge Works of Dayton, Ohio |
This ancient 1882 bridge uses similar structural parts as the 1881 Carillon Park Bridge which is also a Columbia Bridge Works bridge. These parts are very unusual, and unlike other bridges I have seen. From the top chord and end post, to the vertical members, to the unusual connection details, these early Columbia Bridge Works were very unusual. This is a very significant bridge for its age, documented association with Columbia Bridge Works, Whipple truss configuration, and decent length. The Columbia Bridge Works liked to make their bridges look nice, and that is apparent in this bridge through their trademark builder plaque design, and also through the decorative portal bracing. Decorative finials are also present on this bridge, adding to the ornate aesthetic value of the structure. This bridge along with Grimms Bridge are in my opinion the two most impressive and significant of the Columbiana County truss bridges. I am happy to see that both have been restored. I do on the other hand hope that the smaller and less significant truss bridges are preserved as well though. Even the little Waterford Road Bridge deserves to be preserved.
This bridge is an eleven panel pin connected Whipple truss. The deck has been redone and features a metal grate surface. The bridge has been repainted, and is essentially restored. Original lattice railings remain above modern Armco railings. For whatever reason, this bridge was unbelievably busy when I was here. There appeared to be a golf course nearby with something going on there. Anyway, I have photographic proof that an 1882 pin connected truss bridge can support three 21st century vehicles at once!
