Photos
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HoweTruss single span bridge Pigeon River crossing, Newport Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2008 |
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Bridge almost hidden by trees U.S. 25-70 bridge in background Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2008 |
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Old original pier Note bolt clamps and plates holding the pier together. Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2008 |
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Typical Howe truss railroad-style iron work Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2008 |
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Bottom of bridge Road in foreground, river in background Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2008 |
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Bottom of bridge to pier Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2008 |
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Concrete land pier on east bank Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2008 |
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Steel bolt and plate work Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2008 |
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Single span View is to the west shore Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2008 |
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Huge steel bolt Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2008 |
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Bridge Plaque American Bridge Company, U.S.A. 1916 Photo taken by Calvin Sneed in August 2008 |
Facts
- Overview
- Howe through truss bridge over Pigeon River on Norfolk-Southern Railway in Newport
- Location
- Newport, Cocke County, Tennessee
- Status
- Open to traffic
- History
- Built 1916 by the American Bridge Company U.S.A.
- Builder
- - American Bridge Co. of New York
- Design
- Rusty, single-span Howe through truss design, with single pier in river
- Dimensions
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Deck width: 20 ft.
- Inventory number
- BH 37282 (Bridgehunter.com ID)