Wabash County
2nd Street Bridge-North Manchester [Map] Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Eel River on 2nd Street
No longer exists
Barnart Road-Eel River Bridge [Map] Lost through truss bridge over Eel River on CR 400W
Replaced by new bridge
Built 1888; rehabilitated 1981; replaced 1992
Bear Grass Creek Bridge [Map]
Lost concrete arch bridge over Bear Grass Creek on CR 400E
Replaced by new bridge
Built ca. 1890; replaced 1991
Lost concrete arch bridge over Bear Grass Creek on CR 400E
Replaced by new bridge
Built ca. 1890; replaced 1991
Bear Grass Creek IN 15 Bridge [Map · Street View]
Concrete arch bridge over Bear Grass Creek on IN 15
Open to traffic
Built 1935
Concrete arch bridge over Bear Grass Creek on IN 15
Open to traffic
Built 1935
Big 4 Railroad-Eel River Bridge [Map] Deck plate girder bridge over Eel River on Norfolk Southern Railroad
Open to traffic
Original bridge built in 1872 and later replaced by the current structure.
Boyd Park Bridge [Map]
Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Wabash River on County Road 700 West
Replaced by new bridge
Replaced 1969
Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Wabash River on County Road 700 West
Replaced by new bridge
Replaced 1969
Carroll Street Bridge [Map] Lost two-span through truss bridge over Wabash River on Smith Street in Wabash
No longer exists
Built 1889 by the Milwaukee Bridge & Iron Works; rehabilitated 1982
Charley Creek Bridge [Map]
Lost concrete arch bridge over Charley Creek on Wabash Street
Replaced by new bridge
Built ca. 1910; replaced 1992
Lost concrete arch bridge over Charley Creek on Wabash Street
Replaced by new bridge
Built ca. 1910; replaced 1992
Charley Creek-Ferry Street Bridge [Map] Concrete arch bridge over Charley Creek on Ferry Street in Wabash
Open to traffic
Built 1915; rehabilitated 1985
Charley Creek-Miami Street Bridge [Map] Lost concrete arch bridge over Charley Creek on Miami Street
Replaced by new bridge
Replaced 1997
Charley Creek-Mill Street Bridge [Map] Lost concrete arch bridge over Charley Creek on Mill Street
Replaced by new bridge
Built ca. 1910; rehabilitated 1950; replaced 1996
Dora Covered Bridge 14-85-03x [Map] Lost Smith through truss bridge over Salamonie River
Destroyed by fire
In 1967 construction of the Salamonie Reservoir necessitated removal. Large pontoons were fastened to each end of the bridge and it was floated to a new home near Dora Pike Road crossing Foster Pond.
Eel River IN 13 Bridge [Map · Street View]
Concrete arch bridge over Eel River on IN 13 in North Manchester
Open to traffic
Built 1945; rehabilitated 1999
Concrete arch bridge over Eel River on IN 13 in North Manchester
Open to traffic
Built 1945; rehabilitated 1999
Eel River Railroad - Eel River Bridge (Liberty Mills) [Map]
Lost Deck plate girder bridge over Eel River on Formerly Conrail(nee Penn Central, Pennsylvania Railroad and subsidaries, Wabash{via Lease}, Detroit Eel River and Illinois Railroads)
Removed
Once part of a rail line from Logansport to Butler, Indiana. Line has a colorful history, but was abandoned over this bridge in 1975. Bridge spans removed in early 1980's..
Lost Deck plate girder bridge over Eel River on Formerly Conrail(nee Penn Central, Pennsylvania Railroad and subsidaries, Wabash{via Lease}, Detroit Eel River and Illinois Railroads)
Removed
Once part of a rail line from Logansport to Butler, Indiana. Line has a colorful history, but was abandoned over this bridge in 1975. Bridge spans removed in early 1980's..
Eel River Railroad - Eel River Bridge (North Manchester) [Map]
Deck plate girder bridge over Eel River on Formerly Conrail(nee Penn Central, Pennsylvania Railroad and subsidaries, Wabash{via Lease}, Detroit Eel River and Illinois Railroads)
Removed but not replaced, piers and abutments remain.
Once part of a rail line from Logansport to Butler, Indiana. Line has a colorful history, but was abandoned over this bridge in 1977. Bridge spans removed in early 1980's..
Deck plate girder bridge over Eel River on Formerly Conrail(nee Penn Central, Pennsylvania Railroad and subsidaries, Wabash{via Lease}, Detroit Eel River and Illinois Railroads)
Removed but not replaced, piers and abutments remain.
Once part of a rail line from Logansport to Butler, Indiana. Line has a colorful history, but was abandoned over this bridge in 1977. Bridge spans removed in early 1980's..
Eel River SR 15 Bridge [Map] Lost through truss bridge over Eel River on IN 15
Replaced by new bridge
Built 1935; rehabilitated 1977; replaced 1993
Enyeart Creek-Old SR 24 Bridge [Map] Lost pony truss bridge over Enyeart Creek on US 24
Replaced by new bridge
Built ca. 1920; replaced 1993
Erie - CR 700 West Overpass (Eastbound) [Map · Street View] Lost deck plate girder bridge over CR 700 West/ Forgy Road on Formerly Chicago and Indiana Railroad Eastbound track(nee Erie Western, Erie Lackawanna, Erie, Chicago and Atlantic Railroads)
Removed in May of 2016
Original track right of way, later Eastbound track and at a much lower height than other track. Different construction as well. Rail line abandoned in early 1980's.
Erie - CR 700 West Overpass (Westbound) [Map · Street View] Lost closed-spandrel arch bridge over CR 700 West/ Forgy Road on Formerly Chicago and Indiana Railroad Westbound track(nee Erie Western, Erie Lackawanna, Erie, Chicago and Atlantic Railroads)
Removed in May of 2016
Part of former Erie Railroad which was double tracked. Rail lines are on separate grade elevations, with Westbound track right of way much higher and built 1911-1916.
Erie - Eel River bridge [Map] Deck plate girder bridge over Eel River on Heritage Railroad aka Laketon Refinery line(nee Chicago and Indiana, Erie Western, Erie Lackawanna, Erie, Chicago and Atlantic Railroads)
Open to traffic
Railroad was abandoned in early 1980's and tracks taken up. Later, Laketon Refinery had a short stretch relaid to access their plant to the Norfolk Southern Railway Marion Branch at Bolivar.
Erie - SR15 Overpass (Eastbound Track) [Map · Street View] Lost Concrete rigid frame bridge over State Road 15 on Formerly Chicago and Indiana Railroad Eastbound track(nee Erie Western, Erie Lackawanna, Erie, Chicago and Atlantic Railroads)
Lost
Erie Railroad was double tracked in this area. Two Structures side by side, but at different elevations. Westbound track was at a higher grade. Line abandoned and pulled up in the 1980's. Chicago and Indiana Railroad was the last operator (1979
Erie - SR15 Overpass (Westbound Track) [Map · Street View] Lost Concrete rigid frame bridge over State Road 15 on Formerly Erie Lackawanna Railroad(nee Erie, Chicago and Atlantic Railroads)
Lost
Erie Railroad was double tracked in this area. Two Structures side by side, but at different elevations. Westbound track was at a higher grade. Line abandoned and pulled up in the 1980's. Chicago and Indiana Railroad was the last operator (1979)
FT. W&WV - Lagro Creek bridge [Map] Lost Deck girder bridge over Lagro Creek on Former Indiana Railroad(nee Indiana Service Corporation, Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction)
Removed
Built to carry interurban line over Lagro Creek on it's journey from Fort Wayne to Lafayette. Line abandoned in 1930's.
Grant Creek Bridge [Map]
Lost concrete arch bridge over Grant Creek on America Road
Replaced by new bridge
Built ca. 1890; rehabilitated 1930; replaced 1991
Lost concrete arch bridge over Grant Creek on America Road
Replaced by new bridge
Built ca. 1890; rehabilitated 1930; replaced 1991
Grant Creek Bridge [Map]
Lost concrete arch bridge over Grant Creek on Walnut Street
Replaced by new bridge
Built 1917; rehabilitated 1970; replaced 1991
Lost concrete arch bridge over Grant Creek on Walnut Street
Replaced by new bridge
Built 1917; rehabilitated 1970; replaced 1991
Grant Creek Main Street Bridge [Map]
Concrete arch bridge over Grant Creek on Main Street in La Fontaine
Open to traffic
Built ca. 1920; rehabilitated 1993
Concrete arch bridge over Grant Creek on Main Street in La Fontaine
Open to traffic
Built ca. 1920; rehabilitated 1993
Helms Creek Bridge [Map]
Lost concrete arch bridge over Helms Creek on Mill Street
Replaced by new bridge
Built 1932; replaced 1995
Lost concrete arch bridge over Helms Creek on Mill Street
Replaced by new bridge
Built 1932; replaced 1995
Kentner Creek Bridge [Map]
Lost concrete arch bridge over Kentner Creek on US 24
Replaced by new bridge
Built ca. 1930; replaced 1995
Lost concrete arch bridge over Kentner Creek on US 24
Replaced by new bridge
Built ca. 1930; replaced 1995
Laketon Covered Bridge [Map] Lost Smith through truss bridge over Eel River on County Road 200 West
Replaced by a new bridge
Built in 1874 by the Smith Bridge Company; replaced in 1957
Liberty Mills Bridge [Map] Through truss bridge over Eel River on 1st St. in Liberty Mills.
Closed
Built ca. 1890
Mount Rd.-Paw Paw Creek Bridge [Map] Lost Warren pony truss bridge over Paw Paw Creek on Mount Road (CR 300W)
Replaced by a new bridge
Built ca. 1910
North Manchester Covered Bridge 14-85-02 [Map · Street View] Covered bridge over Eel River on Mill Street in North Manchester
Currently under renovation
Built 1872; rehabilitated 1971 & 2013
NS - Huntington District Overpass [Map · Street View] Deck girder bridge over Norfolk Southern Railway (ex- New York Central, Penn Central, Conrail) Marion Branch on Norfolk Southern Railway (ex- Norfolk and Western Railway, Wabash Railroad) Huntington District in Wabash
Open to traffic
This bridge has been a headache for the railroads with it's low clearance. Collisions have occured when tall rail cars hit the bridge in the past. Both rail lines busy and have a connection here.
NS - Lafontaine Avenue Overpass [Map · Street View] Pony/through plate girder bridge over Lafontaine Avenue near Bailey Road and Waterworks Road intersection on Norfolk Southern Railway(nee Conrail, Penn Central, New York Central, Big Four Railroads)
Open to traffic
Railroad is part of the NS Marion Branch running from Elkhart to Anderson, Indiana. Located on start of big climb out of Wabash River valley for Southbound trains. Built on new alignment, as old was just East of this location.
NS - Lagro Creek Bridge [Map · Street View] Concrete deck girder bridge over Lagro Creek and Canal Street on Norfolk Southern Railway(nee Norfolk and Western Railway, Wabash Railroad)
Open to traffic
Once carried the famous "Wabash Cannonball" passenger train on this rail route between Detroit/Toledo and St. Louis/Kansas City. Today heavily utilized by NS.
NS - US 24 Overpass [Map · Street View] Lost Steel stringer bridge over Us 24 on Norfolk Southern Railway(nee Conrail, Penn Central, New York Central) in Wabash
Replaced by new bridge
Built 1927, Removed 1996 when New 4 lane US 24 built. New Pony plate girder built on West side of old bridge with new rail line alignment. US 24 probably old county road when old bridge built.
NS - Wabash River Bridge [Map] Deck girder bridge over Wabash River on Norfolk Southern Railway in Wabash
Open to traffic
Built 1907
Paw Paw Creek Bridge [Map]
Lost concrete arch bridge over Paw Paw Creek on CR 500N
Replaced by new bridge
Built ca. 1920; rehabilitated 1950; replaced 1991
Lost concrete arch bridge over Paw Paw Creek on CR 500N
Replaced by new bridge
Built ca. 1920; rehabilitated 1950; replaced 1991
Paw Paw Creek IN 13 Bridge [Map · Street View]
Concrete arch bridge over Paw Paw Creek on IN 13
Open to traffic
Built 1946; rehabilitated 1996
Concrete arch bridge over Paw Paw Creek on IN 13
Open to traffic
Built 1946; rehabilitated 1996
Rager Ditch CR 600E Bridge [Map] Lost pony truss bridge over Rager Ditch on CR 600E
Replaced by a culvert
Red Bridge (1897) [Map] Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Mississinewa River on Mill Creek Pike (CR-550W)
Pulled off it's foundation and now lies at the bottom of the reservoir.
Built 1897; Destroyed 1965
Red Bridge Covered Bridge [Map]
Lost Through truss bridge over Mississinewa River on Mill Creek Pike
Replaced by a new bridge
Built 1874; Replaced 1897
Lost Through truss bridge over Mississinewa River on Mill Creek Pike
Replaced by a new bridge
Built 1874; Replaced 1897
Roann Covered Bridge 14-85-01 [Map] Two-span covered bridge over Eel River on CR 700 West in Roann
Open to traffic
Built 1877; rehabilitated 1992
Roann Richvalley Rd.-Paw Paw Creek Bridge [Map] Lost pony truss bridge over Paw Paw Creek on CR 700W
Replaced by new bridge
Built ca. 1920; rehabilitated 1952; replaced 1992
Rush Creek Bridge [Map]
Lost concrete arch bridge over Rush Creek on CR 800E
Replaced by new bridge
Replaced 1991
Lost concrete arch bridge over Rush Creek on CR 800E
Replaced by new bridge
Replaced 1991
Salamonie River Branch CR 600E Bridge [Map] Concrete arch bridge over a branch of Salamonie River on CR 600E
Don't know
Silver Creek IN 114 Bridge [Map · Street View]
Concrete arch bridge over Silver Creek on IN 114
Open to traffic
Built 1936; rehabilitated 1999
Concrete arch bridge over Silver Creek on IN 114
Open to traffic
Built 1936; rehabilitated 1999
Silver Creek IN 15 Bridge [Map · Street View]
Concrete arch bridge over Silver Creek on IN 15
Open to traffic
Built 1935
Concrete arch bridge over Silver Creek on IN 15
Open to traffic
Built 1935
Somerset Bridge [Map] Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Mississinewa River on SR 13
Replaced by a new bridge
Stockdale Mill Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Eel River on State Road 16
Replaced by new bridge
Replaced 1969
Swank Creek IN 13 Bridge [Map · Street View]
Concrete arch bridge over Swank Creek on IN 13
Open to traffic
Built 1938; rehabilitated 1987
Concrete arch bridge over Swank Creek on IN 13
Open to traffic
Built 1938; rehabilitated 1987
Unger Ditch Bridge [Map · Street View]
Slab bridge over Unger Ditch on Road 700 West
Open to traffic
Built 1960
Slab bridge over Unger Ditch on Road 700 West
Open to traffic
Built 1960
WAB - Wabash River Bridge (Andrews) [Map]
Pony Plate girder bridge over Wabash River on Norfolk Southern Railway(nee Norfolk and Western Railway, Wabash Railroad) in Andrews
Open to traffic
Pony Plate girder bridge over Wabash River on Norfolk Southern Railway(nee Norfolk and Western Railway, Wabash Railroad) in Andrews
Open to traffic
Wabash and Erie Canal Lagro Creek Aqueduct [Map] Lost Stone arch bridge over Lagro Creek on Formerly W&E Canal
Lost
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.
Wabash River-Huntington Street Bridge [Map · Street View] Concrete arch bridge over Wabash River on Huntington Street in Wabash
Open to traffic
Built 1917; rehabilitated 1995
Wabash Road Bridge [Map] Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Eel River on Wabash Road
Replaced by new bridge
Built 1871; removed sometime around 1990
Wabash Street Bridge (Old) [Map] Lost Pony/plate girder bridge over Wabash River on Wabash Street
Replaced by a new bridge
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