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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.

Dunlap Creek Bridge, Callaghan, Virginia

Built in 1934 this Warren Through Truss bridge is 197 feet long and spans Dunlap Creek. Once part of the main thoroughfare, the bridge was bypassed in the mid 1960s and now only serves one residence a…[View More]

Dearborn County Route 1, Phantom Bridge # 2, Bright, Indiana

This Phantom Bridge is one of 5 abandoned bridges that were bypassed in the 1930s after the road was realigned and the “New Highway”, State Route 1 was built. Click on the link below for i…[View More]

The Abandoned Star Mill Electric Company, Howe, Indiana

In northern Indiana on a dead end side road sits a couple of dams and an old abandoned electric power plant that is slowly being consumed by nature. Here’s the story behind this forgotten piece …[View More]

Old Route 120 Phantom Bridge, Howe, Indiana

The last remaining steel through truss bridge in LaGrange County, Indiana is a phantom bridge! Here’s what we know about this beast.

Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company Bridges, Connersville, Indiana

From 1902 to 1932 the Indianapolis & Cincinnati Traction Company struggled to stay afloat. In this video we cover three of the traction line bridges in Fayette County, Indiana. One of these bridge…[View More]

Moss Run Phantom Bridge, Moss Run, Virginia

Built around 1920 this phantom bridge can be found hiding in the woods of western Virginia. This is one of the ultimate finds on a road trip!

Humpback Covered Bridge, Covington, Virginia

Built in 1857, the Humpback Covered Bridge near Covington, Virginia is the states oldest covered bridge and one of the rarest in the country.

State Route 1/Georgetown Road Phantom Bridge, Bright, Indiana

Built in 1917 on an old road alignment, this bridge was bypassed in the 1930s when Route 1 was established. Now sitting off in the weeds, nature is hiding this historic bridge which is only 100 feet f…[View More]

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