Bridge Archives - Page 17 of 20 - History in Your Own Backyard

The Kemper Road Bridge in Sharonville, Ohio was built in 1936 out of the Works Progress Administration. Thousands of WPA projects like this bridge came about in the 1930s due to the Great Depression a…[View More]

Blome Road Bridge, Indian Hill, Ohio

Built in 1888 by the Queen City Bridge Company, the Blome Road Bridge is thought to be the only remaining structure designed by this company.

County Line Road Bridge, Carthage, Indiana

Built in 1916, this is only one of 3 Parker Truss bridges still standing in Rush County, Indiana.

Bow String Arch Bridge, Lisbon, Ohio

Located in northeast Ohio in the town of Lisbon you’ll find a fully restored bow string arch bridge in the county fairgrounds. How it got to that location is a story in and of itself.

The White Bridge, Poland, Ohio

Located in Poland, Ohio the White Bridge is one of the rarest bridges in the United States. Built in 1877 and recently restored this video tells the story behind Bow String Bridges in general.

Union Truss former Railroad Bridge, Struthers, Ohio

Here’s a short video about a former railroad bridge converted over for automobile traffic although it’s rarely used anymore.

West Avenue Phantom Bridge, Youngstown, Ohio

The West Avenue Phantom Bridge in Youngstown, Ohio is slowly fading into history. Here’s a short video on this massive steel hulk.

Jefferson Proving Ground, Madison, Indiana

Established in 1941, the Jefferson Proving Ground facility was operational up until 1995. This video is about the historic structures hidden deep in the woods.

Dewees Farm Overpass, Brownsville, Indiana

Built in 1856 before the Civil War, the Dewees Farm overpass is one of those historic structures that few people even pay any attention to yet serve the community faithfully on a daily basis.

U.S. Route 50 Phantom Bridge, Ripley County, Indiana

Phantom Bridge found along U.S. Route 50 in Indiana.

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