The Abandoned Fields Road Phantom Bridge, Sadieville, Kentucky
The Abandoned Fields Road Phantom Bridge, Sadieville, Kentucky
Built in 1917 this abandoned girder bridge over a section of the Norfolk Southern Railway is about 92 feet long. The bridge, owned by Norfolk Southern, was closed in November 2018 after the Kentucky D…[View More]
The Historic Hinton Road Overpass, Rutland, Kentucky
The Historic Hinton Road Overpass, Rutland, Kentucky
Straddling the Scott & Harrison County, Kentucky border is the Hinton Road Overpass. Built in 1930 this 110 foot long steel stringer bridge spans a rail line for the Norfolk Southern Railway on H…[View More]
The Abandoned Bridge Street Bridge, Georgetown, Kentucky
The Abandoned Bridge Street Bridge, Georgetown, Kentucky
Built in 1930 this steel stringer bridge, located on where else but “Bridge Street”, is about 76 feet long and spans a dual line for the Norfolk Southern Railway. The bridge has been closed to tra…[View More]
The Abandoned and Derelict Campbell Phantom Bridge, New Ross, Indiana
The Abandoned and Derelict Campbell Phantom Bridge, New Ross, Indiana
Built by the Elkhart Bridge Company, this is the oldest Elkhart Bridge still standing in the United States. Built in 1902, the bridge was abandoned in the 1960s when I-74 was constructed which bisecte…[View More]
Cave Hill Road Concrete Arch Bridge, Olean, Indiana
Cave Hill Road Concrete Arch Bridge, Olean, Indiana
Built in 1910 this dual span, earthen filled concrete arch bridge is about 77 feet long and spans Laughery Creek near Olean, Indiana.
GPS Location: 39º00’09.6″N 85º11’09.9″W
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The Mt. Lawn Speedway Bridge, Mt Lawn, Indiana
The Mt. Lawn Speedway Bridge, Mt Lawn, Indiana
As you pull into the Mt. Lawn Speedway just 6 miles west of downtown New Castle, Indiana you’ll cross Duck Creek by way of a steel Pony Truss Bridge. I did quite a bit of research on this span conta…[View More]
The Mystery of the Georgetown, Kentucky Driveway Bridge
The Mystery of the Georgetown, Kentucky Driveway Bridge
Located just a mile north of downtown Georgetown, Kentucky is a historic steel pony truss bridge spanning Dry Run Creek. The bridge sits on private property and carries a driveway which leads back to …[View More]
The Abandoned Mt Lawn, Interurban Phantom Bridge, Mt Lawn, Indiana
The Abandoned Mt Lawn, Interurban Phantom Bridge, Mt Lawn, Indiana
In 1908 Indianapolis was a hub for interurbans with 7 lines already entering the city. However a new line was being discussed to connect Indianapolis with New Castle, Indiana and eventually Toledo, Oh…[View More]
The Abandoned Hartford Pike Bridge #1, French, Indiana
The Abandoned Hartford Pike Bridge #1, French, Indiana
About a mile and a half west of U.S 56 on Hartford Pike in Ohio County, Indiana you’ll cross a small creek by way of a modern concrete bridge. However, to your left you’ll notice a one lane road g…[View More]
The 3 Mystery Bridges of Cedar Grove, Indiana
The 3 Mystery Bridges of Cedar Grove, Indiana
About 1/2 mile east of Cedar Grove, Indiana on the north side of U.S. Route 52 is a paved road that parallels Route 52 for about 1/8 of a mile. From what I’ve found out, this may be the old Route 52…[View More]