Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Davis Ferry Bridge

Overview

Post comment

Contact webmaster

On this page: Photos · Facts · Categories · Update Log · Sources · Comments

Photos

< Previous (1 of 4) Next >

North Portal

Photo taken by Tom Hall in December 2006

View high-res version

< Previous (2 of 4) Next >

Overview

Photo taken by Tom Hall in December 2006

View high-res version

< Previous (3 of 4) Next >

South Portal

Photo taken by Tom Hall in December 2006

View high-res version

< Previous (4 of 4) Next >

Joint

Photo taken by Tom Hall in December 2006

View high-res version

Facts

Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Wabash River on North 9th Street in Lafayette
Location: Lafayette, Tippecanoe County, Indiana
Status: Open to pedestrians
History: Built 1912
Builder: - Lafayette Engineering Co.
Design: Pratt through truss
Inventory number: BH 36724 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Comments

Davis Ferry Bridge

Posted June 27, 2008, by tom (tehoffm [at] hotmail [dot] com)

Finally, there are pics up of the Davis Ferry Bridge!

It is quite an amazing structure still stretching across the Wabash. It was fun to walk across when I visited. I've always wondered why this bridge and the Jewettsport Ford Bridge are still standing. Is it because they represent engineering work which nearby Purdue University is does alot with? The bridge may have been bypassed way back in the mid 70s according to something I read or heard. There is also a through truss railroad bridge very visible from the new bridge.