Howe pony truss
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ACER - Elberon Bridge (Monmouth County, New Jersey)
Lost Howe Pony truss bridge on Atlantic Coast Electric RailwayNo longer exists
Bertas Road Bridge 05-12-02 (Humboldt County, California)
Built 1936; rehabilitated 1972Covered bridge over Elk River on Bertas RoadOpen to traffic
Betts Bridge (Clark County, Washington)
Built 1935; rehabilitated 1949; replaced 2006Lost wooden truss bridge over Salmon Creek on NE Salmon Creek Avenue in Salmon CreekReplaced by a pre-cast concrete girder bridge in 2006
Big Slough Bridge (Blue Earth County, Minnesota)
Built 1978Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Big Slough on Twp 14Replaced by a new bridge
Blackhawk Bridge (West Channel) (Wapello County, Iowa)
(Main design: Pratt through truss)Built 1898; Removed 1962 as part of project to relocate river channelLost Through truss bridge over Des Moines River on Blackhawk RoadDemolished
BM - Clark Street Bridge (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
Built 1908Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Boston & Maine RR on Clark StreetReplaced by a new pedestrian bridge
Broad Street Bridge (Mason County, Texas)
Built 1918Concrete pony truss bridge over Comanche Creek on Broad Street in MasonOpen to pedestrians only
Butler Street Bridge (Washington County, Ohio)
Built 1856-1859; replaced 1873Lost Burr arch-truss bridge over Muskingum River on Baltimore and Ohio RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
Cedar Creek Bridge (Clark County, Washington)
Built 1935; rehabilitated 1952, Replaced 1994Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Cedar Creek on Grist Mill RoadReplaced in 1994 by the current covered Howe truss.
Cedar Creek Bridge (Wapello County, Iowa)
Built ca. 1930; removed 2014Lost pony truss bridge over Cedar Creek on 118th AvenueRemoved but not replaced
CNW - De Pere Swing Bridge (Brown County, Wisconsin)
(Main design: Warren through truss)Pony Trusses Built 1892, Through Trusses Brought in 1902, Swing Span Built 1904Lost Warren through truss bridge over Fox River on Former Chicago & Northwestern RailwayRemoved but not replaced
CNW - Niobrara River Bridge (Old) 27-54-U01x (Knox County, Nebraska)
(Main design: Howe through truss)Built 1902; Replaced 1929Lost Howe through truss bridge over Niobrara River on Chicago & North Western RailwayReplaced by a new bridge
Coshocton Aqueduct (Coshocton County, Ohio)
Built 1829; rebuilt many times over its lifetime; destroyed in flood of 1913Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Walhonding River on Ohio and Erie CanalDestroyed by flooding
CPRR - Alice Street Drawbridge (Alameda County, California)
(Main design: Howe through truss)Built 1873; Replaced 1898 by the Harrison Street BridgeHowe through truss bridge over Oakland Estuary on Central Pacific RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
Driveway Bridge (Douglas County, Nebraska)
Howe pony truss bridge over Tributary of Mill Creek on Private DrivewayFilled in
DSNG - Hermosa Creek Bridge (La Plata County, Colorado)
Built 1881Howe pony truss bridge over Hermosa Creek Bridge on RailroadOpen to traffic
Duckberg Road Overpass (Lawrence County, Tennessee)
Built 1942Pony truss bridge over Tennessee Southern Railroad on Duckberg RoadOpen to traffic
Eddyville Bridge (Older) (Monroe County, Iowa)
Built 1858; Replaced 1885Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Des Moines River on RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Fish Creek Bridge (Mahoning County, Ohio)
Built ca. 1880Pony truss bridge over Fish Creek on TR 15Closed to all traffic
Gardiner-Randolph Bridge (1853) (Kennebec County, Maine)
Built 1850 or 1853 by Stephen Young as four Howe truss spans and one pivot span; two Howe trusses washed out March 2, 1896 and replaced by steel; draw span replaced soon after; last two covered spans replaced 1926Lost Howe swing pony truss and Howe through truss bridge over Kennebec River on ME-27Destroyed by flooding
Gaysport Bridge (1887) (Muskingum County, Ohio)
Built 1886-1887 by the Smith Bridge Co.; three covered spans destroyed by storm 1887 or 1889 and replaced by metal trussesLost covered Howe through truss bridge over Muskingum River on County Road 66No longer exists
Halls Station Bridge (Lycoming County, Pennsylvania)
Built ca. 1846 on the Philadelphia & Reading Railroad; later relocated here to carry vehicular trafficWrought and cast iron pony truss bridge over former Philadelphia & Reading RR on private driveIn use for private road/drive
Hylebos Waterway Bridge (Older) (Pierce County, Washington)
Replaced 1925Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Hylebos Waterway on East 11th StreetReplaced by a new bridge
Keeney Settlement Bridge (Cortland County, New York)
Re-located from Keeney Settlement Cross Road in Cuyler, NYHowe pony truss bridge over Unnamed Stream on Pedestrian TrailPreserved in public park
Kirk Mystery Bridge (Dunklin County, Missouri)
Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Floodway drainage ditchNo longer exists
Kuhl Road Bridge South (Hunterdon County, New Jersey)
Pony truss bridge over Neshanic River on Lost extension of Kuhl Road or Hampton Corner RoadIntact but closed to all traffic
Little Creek Bridge (Fayette County, Illinois)
Built 1954Pony truss bridge over Little Creek on TR 442, 4 mi. northeast of St ElmoOpen to traffic
Longman Road Bridge (Preble County, Ohio)
Built ca. 1875Iron Howe pony truss bridge over Sugar Creek on Longman Road (TR 255)Replaced by a new bridge
Main Street Bridge (Bucks County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1927; closed for rehab or replacement Aug. 2019Pony truss bridge over SEPTA Bethlehem Branch on Main Street in SellersvilleIntact but closed to all traffic
Manayunk Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Bridge (Washington, District of Columbia)
Built 1845 1/2 Mile East of Flat Rock Tunnel. In service until 1901.Howe pony truss bridge over Nothing (Exhibit) on Nothing (Exhibit)One truss line on display as museum exhibit.
MCRT - Upper Hardwick Bridge (Worcester County, Massachusetts)
Converted for trail use 2014Howe pony truss bridge over Ware River on Mass Central Rail Trail in New BraintreeOpen/soon to be open to pedestrians
Mean's Ford Bridge 38-09-P1 (Bucks County, Pennsylvania)
HAER says built 1860s; rehabilitated 1993. One of seven of this type in 2005 per HAER See also Meeting House Bridge in MaineBoxed Howe Pony Truss bridge over Tohickon Creek on Stover Park Road in Ralph Stover State ParkClosed to all traffic except emergency vehicles, foot and pedal traffic
Meeting House Bridge 19-16-P02x (York County, Maine)
Replaced 1995Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Boston & Maine Road on Sinnott RoadReplaced by new bridge
Milford Road Overpass (Hunterdon County, New Jersey)
Built 1891, altered 1917; rehabilitated 1933-4Wrought iron Howe pony truss bridge over NS Lehigh Valley Mainline on Milford Road in BloomsburyOpen to traffic
Moose Brook Bridge (Coos County, New Hampshire)
Built 1918; lost to arson in May 2004. Remaining structure used for testing Howe trusses at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. On October 28, 2014, parts were returned to Gorham. Acquired by WW&FRy Sept. 2017. Installed 2019Howe pony truss bridge over Moose Brook on Former Boston & Maine/St. Lawrence & AtlanticInstalled on Wiscasset, Waterville & Farmington Railway Museum's main line. In use by their equipment.
MSTL - Minnesota River Bridge (Carver County, Minnesota)
(Main design: Through truss)Built 1871 for the M&STLLost through truss bridge over Minnesota River on Former Minneapolis & St. Louis RailwayReplaced by a new bridge
NYC - Upper Bridge (1866) (Rensselaer County, New York)
(Main design: Howe through truss)Built 1866, Replaced 1870Lost Howe through truss bridge over Hudson River on New York Central RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
Oak Knoll Park Bridge (Stark County, Ohio)
Built 1859 by Joseph Davenport near Alliance; relocated to Massillon in 1899; rehabilitated 2010Howe pony truss bridge on a footpath at Oak Knoll Park in MassillonOpen to pedestrians
Oregon Creek Covered Bridge 05-58-01 (Yuba County, California)
Built 1860 by Thomas Freeman, closed 2010, rehabilitated and reopened 2017Covered bridge over Oregon Creek on Alleghany Ridge Road at Oregon Creek CampgroundOpen to light traffic
Paxson's Ford Covered Bridge (Bucks County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1866Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Neshaminy Creek on Abandoned part of Langhorne AvenueRemoved but not replaced (Roadway and bridge appear abandoned)
Poplar Neck Road Railroad Overpass #3 (Berks County, Pennsylvania)
built ca. 1870s, removed ca. 1958-60Lost Other pony truss bridge over Reading Railroad on Poplar Neck Road/S. 9th St.Removed but not replaced
PRRT - Snyder Brook Bridge (Coos County, New Hampshire)
Built 1918; Rehabilitated 2015Boxed Howe pony truss bridge over Snyder Brook on TrailRestored 2015 and open to pedestrian traffic
Puente Playa (Mayaguez, Puerto Rico)
Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Río Yagüez on Calle PlayaReplaced by a new bridge
Puente Río Guajataca (Isabela, Puerto Rico)
Built 1896;Howe pony truss bridge over Río Guajataca on Road (PR 2?)Abandoned
Putnam Street Bridge (1880) (Washington County, Ohio)
Built 1880; all spans except the swing span destroyed in 1884 floodLost Howe pony truss bridge over Muskingum River on Putnam Street BridgeDestroyed by flooding
Putnam Street Bridge (1884) (Washington County, Ohio)
Built 1884 on piers from 1880 bridge; additional pivot span added ca.1892; replaced 1900Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Muskingum River on Putnam StreetReplaced by a new bridge
RGS - Bridge 46A (Old) (San Miguel County, Colorado)
Built 1892; Replaced 1910Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Tributary of Ilium Flume on Rio Grande Southern RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
RI - Fuhrmans Creek Howe Pony Truss (Muscatine County, Iowa)
Line built 1881; Replaced when line upgraded to double track 1901Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Fuhrmans Creek on Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
RI - Pine Creek Howe Pony Truss (Muscatine County, Iowa)
Line built 1881; Replaced 1889Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Pine Creek on Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
RI - Sweetland Creek Howe Pony Truss (Muscatine County, Iowa)
Line built 1881; Replaced when line upgraded to double track 1901Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Sweetland Creek on Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
Rice Creek Bridge (Blue Earth County, Minnesota)
Built 1980Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Rice Creek on Twp 24Replaced by a new bridge
Riverview Hotel Trail Bridge (Minnehaha County, South Dakota)
Built Ca. 1888, Rehabilitated 2013Pony truss bridge over Big Sioux River on Bike PathOpen to pedestrians only
Rock Cut Bridge (1874) (Fayette County, Iowa)
Built 1874; Replaced 1897Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad on RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Rollins Farm Overpass 29-09-P01 (Strafford County, New Hampshire)
Built 1904 rebuilt 1929Howe pony truss bridge over Boston & Maine Railroad on Old Ham RoadReported as closed to all traffic except snowmobiles in winter
Rush's Mill Bridge (Berks County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1869 over Perkiomen Creek; relocated and rehabilitated for pedestrian traffic in 1980Iron pony truss bridge over Plum Creek on the Union Canal TrailOpen to pedestrians
Seventh Street Bridge (St. Croix County, Wisconsin)
Built in 1910; replaced in 1987Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Chicago, St.Paul, Minneapolis,Omaha Railroad on Seventh StreetReplaced by new bridge
SLS&E - Snohomish River Bridge (Snohomish County, Washington)
(Main design: Howe deck truss)Built 1888; Replaced 1910Lost Howe deck truss bridge over Snohomish River on Seattle, Lake Shore & Eastern RailwayReplaced by a new bridge
SN - St. John Bridge (Butte County, California)
Built ca 1907; Lost ca 1917Lost Pontoon Howe pony truss bridge over Sacramento River on Northern Electric RailroadDestroyed by flooding
Sockman Road Bridge (Knox County, Ohio)
Built 1873 by the Russell Bridge Co.; replaced 1996Lost pony truss bridge over Granny Creek on Sockman Road (TR 384)No longer exists
South Hopeland Bridge (Dutchess County, New York)
Pony truss bridge over Amtrak on a trail in the Hopeland Area of Mills State ParkOpen to pedestrians only (?)
SP - Mossdale Bridge (1869) (San Joaquin County, California)
Built 1869; Replaced 1895Lost Truss bridge over San Joaquin River on Southern Pacific RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
SP - Willamette River Bridge (Old) (Linn County, Oregon)
Built 1887; Replaced 1921Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Willamette River on Southern Pacific RRReplaced by a new bridge
SP - Yuma Swing Bridge (1877) (Yuma County, Arizona)
Built 1877; Destroyed July 1, 1884Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Colorado River on Southern Pacific RailroadDestroyed by flooding
SP - Yuma Swing Bridge (1884) (Yuma County, Arizona)
Built 1884; Burned 1885Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Colorado River on Southern Pacific RailroadDestroyed by fire
SP - Yuma Swing Bridge (1886) (Yuma County, Arizona)
Built 1886; Replaced 1894Lost Howe pony truss bridge over Colorado River on Southern Pacific RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
Squirrel Bridge (Fremont County, Idaho)
Built during the late 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps; replaced 1983Lost wooden Howe pony truss bridge over Fall River on CCC Camp RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Towpath Bridge (Coshocton County, Ohio)
Built ca. 1872; reconstructed from parts at a later dateIron pony truss footbridge over the Ohio & Erie Canal at Uppermost Triple Locks in Roscoe VillageOpen to pedestrians only
Vale Reservation Footbridge (Essex County, Massachusetts)
Howe pony truss bridge over Shawsheen River on Vale Reservation TrailOpen to pedestrians
Variadero Bridge (San Miguel County, New Mexico)
Built ca. 1915; bypassed 1957Concrete pony truss bridge over Rio Conchas on Old NM 104Still standing, but condition unknown
West Cliff Drive Bridge (Santa Cruz County, California)
Built 1918, re-engineered and rehabilitated in 2000Wooden Howe truss bridge over Progressive Rail Inc. on West Cliff Drive in Santa CruzOpen to one-way traffic
Zillah-Toppenish Bridge (Yakima County, Washington)
(Main design: Pratt through truss)Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Yakima River on RoadReplaced by a new bridge