The Bridges of Thurmond, West Virginia
The Bridges of Thurmond, West Virginia
Built in 1915 the Thurmond Bridge in Thurmond, West Virginia was built after the previous bridge was destroyed in a flood in 1908.
Old Route 120 Phantom Bridge, Howe, Indiana
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.
Lock and Dam # 9, Philo, Ohio
Lock and Dam # 9, Philo, Ohio
A series of 11 canal locks and dams were built along the Muskingum River in central Ohio between 1836 to 1841. This is the story behind Lock and Dam # 9 in Philo, Ohio.
Muskingum River Bridge, Duncan Falls, Ohio
Muskingum River Bridge, Duncan Falls, Ohio
Built in 1953 this historic 5 span steel through truss bridge is in the process of being replaced.
Robinson’s Whitewater River Campground, Connersville, Indiana
Robinson’s Whitewater River Campground, Connersville, Indiana
Robinson’s Whitewater River Campground started life as a Turnip Farm, then was transformed into a Christian retreat center/campground before it became one of, if not the most interesting campgro…[View More]
Crosley Bridge, Vernon, Indiana
Crosley Bridge, Vernon, Indiana
Powell Crosley was a wealthy entrepreneur from Cincinnati, Ohio who purchased thousands of acres of ground in Jennings County, Indiana. Here’s the story of the bridge he had built for his person…[View More]
Dresden Suspension Bridge, Dresden Ohio
Dresden Suspension Bridge, Dresden Ohio
Built in 1914 the Dresden Suspension Bridge in Dresden, Ohio is a similar design to the Silver Bridge which collapsed in 1967 into the Ohio River at Point Pleasant, West Virginia.
Logansville Iron Bridge, Logansville, Ohio
Logansville Iron Bridge, Logansville, Ohio
Built in 1882 the Logansville Steel Truss Bridge has faithfully served the community for over 135 years. Originally designed to accommodate horse and buggies, this bridge is outdated and will soon be …[View More]
Union Truss former Railroad Bridge, Struthers, Ohio
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.
Mahoning River Phantom Railroad Bridge
Mahoning River Phantom Railroad Bridge
Built in the early 1900s, this abandoned railroad bridge sits quietly over the Mahoning River.
