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CR-253 Bridge

CR-253 Bridge

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Most Recent Visit To Bridge: June 24, 2007

Key Facts
Bridge Name Facility Carried / Feature Intersected Location Structure Type Construction Date / Builder or Contractor
CR-243 Bridge   CR-243 Over Outlet Ditch Rural: Hancock County, Ohio Metal Pinned Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Stationary 0 By: Smith Bridge Company of Toledo, Ohio
Technical Facts
Rehabilitation Date Structure Length Roadway Width Main Spans Approach Spans
1992 48.9 Feet (14.9 Meters) 15.1 Feet (4.6 Meters) 1 None

This bridge was undoubtedly built by Smith Bridge Company aka. Toledo Bridge Company. This can be inferred from the unusual selection of built-up members, none of which feature v-lacing or lattice and instead use battens. The use of battens on the vertical members particularly makes this bridge stand out. A number of Smith Bridge Company structures remain in Ohio and Pennsylvania that are very similar to this bridge in appearance. This bridge is a good, representative example that is worthy of preservation.

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