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]
The Great Train Derailment of 1967, Dearborn County, Indiana
The Great Train Derailment of 1967, Dearborn County, Indiana
Back in 1967 on Sunday, October 1st around 9:00 in the evening, a train headed to Cincinnati from Indianapolis derailed halfway betwen Weisburg and Bonnell, Indiana. One engine and 38 cars spilled ove…[View More]
State Route 52 Ghost Road and Phantom Bridge # 2, Cedar Grove, Indiana
State Route 52 Ghost Road and Phantom Bridge # 2, Cedar Grove, Indiana
Traveling west on U.S. Route 52 just a half of a mile east of Cedar Grove, Indiana the road takes a gentle turn to the right but looking straight ahead, you’ll notice a gravel driveway. Apparently t…[View More]
The Abandoned State Route 52 Phantom Bridge, Cedar Grove, Indiana
The Abandoned State Route 52 Phantom Bridge, Cedar Grove, Indiana
If you have ever driven U.S Route 52 between I-74 and the town of Brookville, Indiana, you probably noticed the abandoned bridge on the west side of Cedar Grove just 50 feet north of the roadway. The …[View More]
Franklin County Bridge # 90, Cedar Grove, Indiana
Franklin County Bridge # 90, Cedar Grove, Indiana
A local contractor by the name of William Wilhelm built this concrete arch bridge in November 1908. The single lane bridge is about 69 feet long and spans Ramsey Creek which flows into the Whitewater …[View More]
Pine Road Phantom Bridge, St. Peter, Indiana
Pine Road Phantom Bridge, St. Peter, Indiana
One Mile west of the village of St. Peters, which is located in Franklin county, Indiana, is a pretty cool piece of Indiana history hidden back in the woods. As you travel west on Pine Road you’ll g…[View More]