Bridge Archives - Page 13 of 20 - History in Your Own Backyard

The Haunted Wabash Cannonball Bridge, St. Francisville, Illinois

Built in 1897 for the Big 4 Railroad, this bridge has had numerous updates over the years including the addition of a “Swing Bridge” in the center of the structure to allow tall ships to n…[View More]

Falknor Road Steel Truss Phantom Bridge, Covington, Ohio

Built around 1899 the Falknor Road Steel Truss Phantom Bridge is one of only about 60 Pratt style bridges built before 1900 that still stand in the state of Ohio. Now closed to traffic this bridge cou…[View More]

Brent Spence/I-75 Bridge, Covington, Kentucky

Built in 1963 the Brent Spence Bridge is now considered to be “functionally obsolete” as it carries almost twice the amount of traffic that it was originally designed for in the 1960s. Als…[View More]

Canary Ditch Bridge, Franklin, Indiana

Built in 1935 and originally located near Morgantown, Indiana, this riveted, Warren, steel Pony Truss bridge was replaced in 2010. It was then transported to Franklin, Indiana where it was restored an…[View More]

Falknor Road Stone Arch Phantom Bridge, Covington, Ohio

Built around 1899 the Falknor Road Stone Arch Phantom Bridge was closed in 1970 when a new bridge was built downstream. Still standing 50 years later in 2020 this span will probably be standing for th…[View More]

Camp Nelson Phantom Bridge, Vineyard, Kentucky

The Camp Nelson Phantom Bridge near Vineyard, Kentucky was built in 1927 after a nearby covered bridge was damaged and rendered unusable when a truck fell through the floorboards. No longer used for v…[View More]

The Danville Tunnel, Nicholasville, Kentucky

The Danville Tunnel was built in 1971 in Jessamine County, Kentucky after the realignment of U.S. 27 across the Kentucky River.

The Abandoned Boone Tunnel, Wilmore, Kentucky

Built in the 1920s when the “highway” was redesigned, this small tunnel funneled automobile traffic directly onto the “Brooklyn Bridge” over the Kentucky River. Unfortunately a…[View More]

McConnell Ford Phantom Bridge, Boggstown, Indiana

Built in 1920 the McConnell Ford Phantom Bridge has been closed for about 3 years now and is in danger of imminent failure.

The Alum Creek, Route 225 Bridge, Merengo, Ohio

Built in 1876 this wrought iron bridge was originally located about 5 miles away from it’s current location. A 144 year old bridge that still faithfully serves the county.

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