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

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.

Wouling Road Bridge, Weisburg, Indiana

This 100 year old bridge was replaced in 2017-2018 with a $984,000.00 bridge.

Higginsport Bridge, Higginsport, Ohio

The Higginsport Bridge near Higginsport, Ohio was built in 1885. It has been abandoned since the early 1980s and will probably be demolished or will collapse into the creek…[View More]

New Hope Steel Truss Bridge, New Hope, Ohio

Built in 1884 the New Hope Steel Truss Bridge spanned White Oak Creek until it collapsed on the night of February 18, 2018.

Crooked Creek Phantom Bridge, Madison, Indiana

Built in 1910 and bypassed in the 1930s, the Crooked Creek Phantom Bridge sits deep in the woods on the west side of Madison, Indiana. How did it get there???? Watch the…[View More]

Schultz Road Pony Truss Bridge, Alexandria, Kentucky

Built in 1925, the Schultz Road Pony Truss Bridge was built for private use, where most of these types of bridges were built on public roadways.

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