Aqueduct
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A.C.I.D. Flume Bridge (Shasta County, California)
Built in 1918 as part of the Anderson Cottonwood Irrigation District's main canalOpen-spandrel arch bridge over Anderson Gulch on A.C.I.D in AndersonOpen to traffic
Animas River Aqueduct (San Juan County, New Mexico)
Pratt through truss bridge over Animas River on an aqueduct
Aqueduct Bridge Version 1 (Washington, District of Columbia)
Built 1833-43, replaced 1868Lost Timber stringer bridge over Potomac on CanalReplaced by new bridge
Aqueduct Bridge Version 2 (Washington, District of Columbia)
Built 1868 replaced 1887Lost Howe deck truss bridge over Potomac River on Canal and RoadReplaced by new bridge
Aqueduct Bridge Version 3 (Washington, District of Columbia)
Built 1887, superstructured added in 1904 for Electric TrolleyLost Pratt deck truss bridge over Potomac River on Road/Electric RailroadLost
Aqueduct Number 5 over Eel River for Wabash and Erie Canal (Cass County, Indiana)
Canal opened Logansport up for trade, but this aqueduct played an important role in crossing the Eel River on it route from Toledo to Evansville during the mid 1800's. Canal was abandoned in 1876.Lost Bridge over Eel River on Wabash and Erie Canal in LogansportLost
Bow Ridge Aqueduct (Indiana County, Pennsylvania)
Bridge over Conemaugh River on Pennsylvania Main Line Aqueduct
C&O Canal Catoctin Creek Aqueduct (Frederick County, Maryland)
Partially collapsed by flooding 1973; rebuilt and reopened 2011Stone arch bridge over Catoctin Creek on C&O Canal Towpath Path (former Chesapeake & Ohio Canal)Open to pedestrians
Cabin John Aqueduct Bridge (Montgomery County, Maryland)
Built 1853-63; rehabilitated 2001Stone arch bridge over Cabin John Creek on Macarthur Blvd.Open to traffic
Dry Creek Viaduct (Stanislaus County, California)
Open-spandrel arch bridge over Dry Creek Open to traffic
Duck Creek Aqueduct (Franklin County, Indiana)
Built 1847; rebuilt 1949Covered aqueduct carrying Whitewater Canal over Duck Creek at MetamoraOpen to canal traffic
Fall Creek Aqueduct (Marion County, Indiana)
Built 1904 to replace a previous structure washed away by floodingOpen-spandrel arch bridge over Fall Creek on Central CanalOpen to traffic
Hennepin Canal Aqueduct #1 (Bureau County, Illinois)
Built between 1892-1907 Replaced pedestrian bridge to carry trailLost Bridge over East Bureau Creek on Hennepin CanalLost / Replaced with pedestrian bridge to restore bike path
Hennepin Canal Aqueduct #2 (Bureau County, Illinois)
Built between 1892-1907. Lost in 1998 flood.Hennepin Canal aqueduct over Big Bureau CreekLost in 1998 flood. Replaced with pedestrian bridge to restore bike path
Hennepin Canal Aqueduct #3 (Bureau County, Illinois)
Built between 1892-1907Hennepin Canal aqueduct over West Bureau CreekOpen to pedestrian & canoe traffic
Hennepin Canal Aqueduct #4 (Bureau County, Illinois)
Built between 1892-1907Hennepin Canal aqueduct over Cole CreekOpen to pedestrian and canoe traffic
Hennepin Canal Aqueduct #5 (Henry County, Illinois)
Built between 1892-1907Aqueduct over Mud Creek on Hennepin Canal NW of AnnawanOpen to canoe and pedestrian traffic
Hennepin Canal Aqueduct #6 (Henry County, Illinois)
Built between 1892 - 1907Aqueduct over Spring Creek on Hennepin Canal 3 mi NW of AtkinsonOpen to canoe & pedestrian traffic
Hennepin Canal Aqueduct #7 (Henry County, Illinois)
Built between 1892 - 1907Aqueduct over Geneseo Creek on Hennepin CanalOpen to canoe & pedestrian traffic
Hennepin Canal Aqueduct #8 (Henry County, Illinois)
Built between 1892-1907Lost Aqueduct over Green River on Hennepin CanalRemoved. Replaced with pedestrian bridge to carry trail over river
High Bridge (New York County, New York)
Oldest extant bridge in New York City. Built in 1848 to carry the original Croton aqueduct across the Harlem River into New York City. Five masonry arches replaced with a steel arch by the Corps of Engineers in 1927 to benefit river navigation.Stone and steel arch bridge over Harlem RiverClosed to all traffic. Renovation and reopening are rumored.
I & M Canal Fox River Aqueduct (La Salle County, Illinois)
I&M Canal Aqueduct/Illinois Traction System over the Fox RiverI&M Canal aqueduct/IL Traction System spaning the Fox RiverOpen to Foot & Bike Traffic. Aqueduct is dry.
I&M Canal Aux Sable Aqueduct (Grundy County, Illinois)
Built in 1847, Rebuilt in 1927Bridge over Aux Sable Creek on I&M CanalOpen to foot, bike and canoe traffic
I&M Canal Nettle Creek Aqueduct (Grundy County, Illinois)
Built in 1847 Rebuilt a few times. Current looks like CCC workBridge over Nettle Creek on I&M CanalDestroyed by flooding
Jacks Narrows Aqueduct (Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1830CALost Aqueduct over Juniata River on Former Pennsylvania CanalNo longer exists, only the 2 piers remain
Kings River Canal Bridge (Kings County, California)
Pratt through truss bridge over Kings River on Water flume canalOpen to traffic
Mazourka Canyon Road Bridge (Inyo County, California)
Built 1919; rehabilitated 1947Steel stringer bridge over Los Angeles Aqueduct on Mazourka Canyon RoadOpen to traffic
Miami & Erie Canal Aqueduct (Montgomery County, Ohio)
Washed out in 1913 floodLost Aqueduct over Mad River on the Miami & Eric CanalDestroyed by flood
Mission Espada Aqueduct (Bexar County, Texas)
Built between 1731 and 1745Stone arch bridge over Piedras Creek on Acequia MadreStill carries water
Pecos River Flume (Eddy County, New Mexico)
Built ca. 1903Four-span concrete arch aqueduct carrying Southern Main Canal over Pecos River at CarlsbadStill carries water
Schoharie Creek Aqueduct (Montgomery County, New York)
Built 1839-1841, put into service 1845; six arches demolished 1915; three more have collapsed sinceStone arch bridge over Schoharie Creek on the Erie Canal towpath at Fort HunterDerelict/abandoned
Seneca Aqueduct (Montgomery County, Maryland)
Built 1833, One span collasped after flooding in 1971Brick arch bridge over Seneca Creek on C&O Canal PathOpen to pedestrians
Silver Creek Wabash and Erie Canal Aqueduct (Huntington County, Indiana)
Built to carry the canal over the former Woodworth's Creek, originally made of timber then limestone, one of Huntington County's most endangered historical sites. Seen from US 24 near 750 West.Stone arch bridge over Silver Creek(formerly known as Woodworth's Creek in mid 1850's) on Former Wabash and Erie CanalClosed to all traffic
Spring Mill Park Aqueduct (Lawrence County, Indiana)
Built 1830's to run water downhill from Hamer Cave SpringTimber stringer bridge over Land on Hamer Cave Spring to MillOpen to traffic
St. Mary River Aqueduct Bridge (Glacier County, Montana)
Built 1915 by the Minneapolis Bridge Co.; bypassed 2008Two-span through truss bridge over St. Mary River on CR 224, also carrying a pair of water pipelinesClosed to traffic, but still carries pipelines
Sunol Aqueduct (Flume Bridge) (Alameda County, California)
Built between 1920-1925 by the Spring Valley Water CompanyAbandoned open-spandrel arch bridgeAbandoned
Tohickon Creek Aqueduct Point Pleasant, PA (Bucks County, Pennsylvania)
Originally built in 1832. Out of commission for ten years prior to 2001 reopening.Bridge over Tohickon Creek on Delaware Canal at Point Pleasant, PAOpen to pedestrians
Wabash and Erie Canal Lagro Creek Aqueduct (Wabash County, Indiana)
Once carried canal boats over Lagro Creek on their journey from Toledo, Ohio to Evansville, Indiana and points in between. Canal abandoned in or about 1870's.Lost Stone arch bridge over Lagro Creek on Formerly W&E CanalLost