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River Terminal Railroad Bridge

River Terminal Railroad 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
River Terminal Railroad Bridge   Railroad (River Terminal Railroad) Over Cuyahoga River Cleveland: Cuyahoga County, Ohio Metal Riveted Warren Through Truss, Bascule 1951 By: Unknown
Technical Facts
Structure Length Main Spans Approach Spans
129.8 Feet (39.6 Meters) 1 Deck Plate Girder and Steel Stringer

Corrigan, McKinney and Company apparently built this bridge originally in 1913. In 1951, that company's successor, Republic Steel Corporation needed to strengthen the bridge to allow heavier cars on it. These alterations appear to have completely demolished the 1913 structure, since the heavy built-up members on the truss are a style that was not around in 1913. It is unclear if anything from the 1913 bridge remains. Regardless, the bridge is an interesting bridge, and even when considered a 1951 structure, is worthy of being considered historic.

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