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15th Street Bridge (Rock Island County, Illinois)
Built 1872; Replaced 1932Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Sylvan Slough on 2nd StreetReplaced by a new bridge
18th Street-Wabash River Bridge (Cass County, Indiana)
Built ca.1880's by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company; Replaced 1977Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Wabash River on 18th StreetReplaced by new bridge
1st Avenue Bridge (Whiteside County, Illinois)
Replaced 1923Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Rock River on 1st AvenueReplaced by a new bridge
295th Street Bridge (Cerro Gordo County, Iowa)
Made obsolete by new bridge in 1985Through truss bridge over Shell Rock River on 295th Street at Wilkinson Pioneer ParkOpen to pedestrians only
2nd River Bridge (Butler County, Ohio)
Columbia Bridge Works Whipple span probably built ca. 1880, other span of unknown origin possibly added later.Lost Whipple through truss at MiddletownLost
35th Street Overpass (Lee County, Iowa)
Built 1888 in Chicago, Illinois; Relocated Here 1934Whipple through truss bridge over BNSF Fort Madison Yard on 35th Street in Fort Madison, IowaOpen to traffic
6th Street Bridge (Cass County, Indiana)
Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Eel River on 6th Street in LogansportReplaced by new bridge
7th Street Bridge (Berks County, Pennsylvania)
Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Schuykill River on 7th StreetRemoved but not replaced
Abington Bridge (Wayne County, Indiana)
Built 1881; replaced 1991Lost Whipple through truss bridge over East Fork Whitewater River on Pottershop RoadReplaced by new bridge
Able Mitchell Bridge (Parke County, Indiana)
Built 1892 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Co., bypassed 1991Through truss bridge over Big Raccoon Creek on Mansfield Road northeast of BridgetonOpen to pedestrians only
Adaline Bridge (Marshall County, West Virginia)
Built 1892 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Co.Whipple through truss bridge over Fish Creek on CR 7/4 (Fish Creek Road)Open to traffic
Ak-Sar-Ben Bridge (Douglas County, Nebraska)
Built 1888; widened with 3rd truss line added 1922-1924; tolls removed 1947; replaced by I-480 bridge in 1966Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Missouri River on Douglas Street/US 6/US Alt 30Replaced by new bridge
Americus Bridge (Tippecanoe County, Indiana)
Built in 1893 by Lafayette Bridge Company; replaced in 1983Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Wabash River on Grant RoadReplaced by new bridge
Amtrak - Christiana Borough Bridge (Lancaster County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1893-1895; modifications in 1907 to accommodate trolley lines; catenary attachments for electric lines and traffic and pedestrian protection screens added in 1937 when railroad electrified;1952 repairs made to structural steel; Replaced 1985Lost Whipple Through truss bridge over Amtrak on Bridge Street (Sr 2025)Replaced by new bridge
Armitage Bridge (Lane County, Oregon)
Built 1887 at a different location, installed here in 1907;Whipple through truss bridge over McKenzie River on Pedestrian Path in CoburgOpen to pedestrians
Ash-Consaul Bridge (Lucas County, Ohio)
Built ca. 1909 reusing 5 spans from Cherry Street; Replaced 1957Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Maumee River on Consaul & Ash StreetsReplaced by a new bridge
Azalia Bridge (Bartholomew County, Indiana)
Built in 1878 by McCormack & Sweeney; removed in 1972Lost Through truss bridge over East Fork White River on County Road 800 SouthReplaced by a new bridge in 1972
Bay View Junction Overpass (Baltimore, Maryland)
Built 1885, replaced with through plate girder 2016Whipple through truss bridge over Railroad (Amtrak) on Railroad (CSX)Replaced by a new bridge
Bell's Mill Bridge (Hamilton County, Iowa)
Built ca. 1888; Replaced 1954Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Boone River on Bells Mill RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Benson Creek Bridge (Franklin County, Kentucky)
Built 1881; Rehabilitated 1996Whipple through truss bridge over Benson Creek on a pedestrian trail at the end of Taylor Ave. in FrankfortOpen to pedestrians
Bicycle Bridge (Carroll County, Indiana)
Built 1893 by the Lafayette Bridge Co., replaced in 1982Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Wabash River on Bicycle Bridge RoadReplaced by new bridge
Big Rock Bridge (Venango County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1879; Trolley trusses added 1904; Lost 1926Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Allegheny River on River Road and Citizens Traction CompanyDestroyed by collision with ice
BM - Merrimack River Bridge (Haverhill) (Essex County, Massachusetts)
Built 1880 by the Phoenix Bridge Co.; replaced by present structure 1919Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Merrimack River on B&M Western RouteReplaced by a new bridge
BMS - Cross Power Bridge (Coos County, New Hampshire)
Built 1869; Rehabilitated 1924; Strengthened 1944-1946; Abandoned 20062 span skewed Whipple through truss bridge over Androscoggin River on former Berlin Mills RailwayClosed
BN - Nebraska City Railroad Bridge (Otoe County, Nebraska)
(Main design: Whipple through truss)Built 1888 under the direction of George S. MorisonLost Whipple through truss bridge over Missouri RiverLine abandoned in 1982; Removed in 1984
BN - Sioux City High Bridge (Woodbury County, Iowa)
Built 1888; Replaced 1982Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Missouri River on Burlington Northern RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
BNSF - Burlington Bridge (Des Moines County, Iowa)
(Main design: Whipple through truss)Built 1893; Replaced 2011-2012.Through truss bridge over Mississippi River on BNSF Railway in BurlingtonReplaced by a new bridge 2011-2012
BO - Bellaire Bridge (Old) (Belmont County, Ohio)
Built 1869-1871Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Ohio River on Baltimore & Ohio RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
BO - Cave Station Bollman Bridge (Augusta County, Virginia)
Built 1873; Replaced 1923Lost Whipple deck truss bridge over North River on Baltimore & Ohio RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
BO - Parkersburg Bridge (Old) (Wood County, West Virginia)
Construction started July 9, 1869, and the bridge opened January 7, 1871Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Ohio River on Baltimore & Ohio RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
BO - Verona Bollman Bridge (Augusta County, Virginia)
Built 1873; Replaced 1923Whipple deck truss bridge over Middle River on Baltimore & Ohio RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
BO Highlandtown PRR Overpass (Baltimore, Maryland)
Built ca. 1885Whipple through truss bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad on CSX Transportation (nee B&O)Open to traffic
Bonanza Bridge (Caldwell County, Missouri)
Built 1883; replaced and relocated in 1994-95Whipple through truss bridge over Shoal Creek on Bonanza RoadRelocated to a field next to the original site
Bostick Road Bridge (Allen County, Indiana)
Built 1894 by the Canton Bridge Co.; closed April 2004Whipple through truss bridge over St. Marys River on Bostick Road in Fort WayneRehabilitated in place for reuse as a pedestrian bridge.
Bridge L-158, Goldens Bridge (Westchester County, New York)
This bridge was originally part of a three span bridge and located approximately one mile south of Kingston NY. Moved to its current location c.1907Whipple through truss bridge over Croton RiverClosed to all traffic
Bridge Street Bridge (Dutchess County, New York)
Built 1879Abandoned Whipple through truss bridge over Fishkill Creek on Bridge StreetAbandoned
Bridge Street Bridge (Old) (Middlesex County, Massachusetts)
Lost Through truss bridge over Merrimack River on Bridge StreetReplaced by a new bridge
Briscoe Bridge (Warrick County, Indiana)
Built 1893Through truss bridge over Little Pigeon Creek on Old River RoadRestoration completed and open to traffic
Broad St. Bridge (Hancock County, Ohio)
Image lists it as built in 1889. Design suggests early 1870s.Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Blanchard River on Broad Ave.No longer exists
Broadway Bridge (Allen County, Indiana)
Built ca. 1880'sLost Whipple through truss bridge over St. Marys River on BroadwayReplaced by a new bridge
Brown's Mill Bridge (Hendricks County, Indiana)
replaced ca. 1969Lost Whipple through truss bridge over White Lick Creek on CR 600SReplaced by a new bridge
Buffalo Bridges (White County, Indiana)
Built in 1881 by the Columbia Bridge Works; replaced in 1974.Lost pair of through truss bridges over Tippecanoe River on SR16Replaced by new bridge
Burnett Bridge (Wichita County, Texas)
Whipple through truss bridge over Wichita River on roadIntact but closed to all traffic
Burtonville Road Bridge (Old) (Montgomery County, New York)
Lost Bowstring/Through truss bridge over Schoharie Creek on Burtonville Road in Burtonsville.Replaced by a new bridge
BVT - Boise River Bridge (Canyon County, Idaho)
Built 1907; Removed ca. 1928Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Boise River on Boise Valley RailroadRemoved
C&A - Louisiana Bridge (Pike County, Missouri)
Built 1873; 2nd pier collapsed destroying two spand November 6th, 1876; Replaced 1897Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Mississippi River on Chicago & Alton RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
C&NW - Little Wind River Bridge (Fremont County, Wyoming)
Erected 1927 using parts fabricated in 1883Whipple through truss bridge over Little Wind River on Chicago & North Western RailwayRemoved but not replaced
Calhoun County Historic Bridge Park Bridge #6 - Charlotte Highway Bridge (Calhoun County, Michigan)
Built 1886 over the Grand River in Ionia County, MI and carried the Charlotte Highway. It was rehabilitated and relocated to the H.B.P. in 2005-06Whipple through truss bridge over Bridge Park Drive on a pedestrian path in the Historic Bridge ParkOpen to pedestrians
California Avenue Bridge (Old) (Allegheny County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1889 using 1862 spans ; Deck Raised 1896; Raxed 1926Lost Whipple deck truss bridge over Woods Run on California AvenueReplaced by a new bridge
Callowhill Street Bridge (Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1875; demolished 1964Lost Whipple deck truss bridge over Schuylkill RiverReplaced by a new bridge
Capital Crescent Trail - C&O Canal Bridge (Washington, District of Columbia)
Originally built for the Baltimore & Ohio RR at Ridley Creek, Ridley Park, Pa. (southwest of Philadelphia); dismantled and rebuilt by the B&O at this location 1909, converted to trail use in 1992Whipple through truss and Pratt through truss bridge over Canal & Arizona Avenue on Capital Crescent Trail (formerly B&O Railroad)Open to pedestrians
Capon Lake Bridge (Hampshire County, West Virginia)
Originally built 1874 near Romney; relocated here in 1938Whipple through truss bridge over Cacapon River, just off WV 259Open to pedestrians only
Carmi Bridge (Older) (White County, Illinois)
Built 1878; Collapsed & Replaced 1916Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Little Wabash River on RoadCollapsed; Replaced by a new bridge
Cathance River Bridge (Older) (Sagadahoc County, Maine)
Originally Erected in 1866, moved to ME and re-erected in 1895Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Cathance River on Black Hill Road (ME 24)Replaced by a new bridge
CBQ - First Burlington Bridge (Des Moines County, Iowa)
Built 1868; Replaced 1893Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Mississippi River on Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
CBQ - Grand River Bridge (Old) (Decatur County, Iowa)
Built 1879; Replaced 19XXLost Whipple through truss bridge over Grand River on RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
CBQ - Quincy Railroad Bridge (Oldest) (Adams County, Illinois)
Built 1866; Replaced 1898Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Mississippi River on Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
CBQ - Rulo Bridge (Richardson County, Nebraska)
Built 1887 under the direction of George S. Morison; replaced 1977 by new truss spans reusing the existing piersLost Whipple through truss bridge over Missouri RiverSuperstructure replaced
CBQ - Thompson River Bridge (Decatur County, Iowa)
Built 1881; Removed ?Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Thompson River on Chicago, Burlington & Quincy RailroadRemoved
Cedar Bluff Bridge (Cedar County, Iowa)
Built 1877; Replaced 1972Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Cedar River on RoadReplaced by new bridge
Cedar Street Bridge (Franklin County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1876; rehabilitated ca. 1960Through truss bridge over Back Creek on Feed Mill Road
CGW - Zumbro River Bridge (Olmsted County, Minnesota)
Built 1883; Replaced 1908Whipple through truss bridge over Zumbro River on Chicago Great Western RailwayDestroyed by flooding & replaced by a new bridge
Chain Bridge (1874) (Washington, District of Columbia)
Built 1874 for U.S. Arny Corps of Engineers by Phoenix Bridge Co.; repaired 1910, 1927, and 1936, demolished 1937Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Potomac River on Chain Bridge RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Charlotte Highway Bridge (Ionia County, Michigan)
Built 1886 by Buckeye Bridge Works; replaced 2001 and relocated to Historic Bridge Park in Calhoun CountyWhipple Truss bridge originally over Grand River on Charlotte Highway, now relocated to Historic Bridge Park in Calhoun County and restored as a pedestrian bridgeRelocated
Chenango River Bridge (Chenango County, New York)
Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Chenango RiverDemolished
Chouteau Bridge (Jackson County, Missouri)
Built 1887; converted into vehicular use in 1951; demolished in 2001Lost three-span Whipple truss bridge over the Missouri River in Kansas CityReplaced by new bridge in 2001
Clinton Street Bridge (Defiance County, Ohio)
Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Maumee River on Clinton StreetReplaced by a new bridge
CNJ - Lehigh River Bridge (Old) (Northampton County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1867; Repaced 1897Lost truss bridge over Lehigh River on LR&E RailroadNo longer exists
CNW - Red Cedar River Bridge (Dunn County, Wisconsin)
Built 1879, Strengthened 1896; Replaced By a New Bridge Upstream 1912Lost Whipple deck truss bridge over Red Cedar River on Former Chicago & North WesternReplaced by a new bridge
Coal Bank Hill Bridge (1881) (Hardin County, Iowa)
Built 1881, Replaced 1919Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Iowa River on RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Congress Street Bridge (Older) (Albany County, New York)
Replaced ca. 1913Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Hudson River on Congress StreetReplaced by a new bridge
Corunna Bridge (Shiawassee County, Michigan)
Built ca. 1880 by the Wrought Iron Bridge CompanyLost Whipple through truss bridge over Shiawassee River on Shiawassee StreetReplaced by a new bridge in 1960
Cowford Bridge (Macon County, Illinois)
Lost Through truss bridgeNo longer exists
CPRR - Bear River Bridge (Box Elder County, Utah)
Built 1882; Replaced & relocated 1886Whipple through truss bridge over Bear River on Central Pacific Railroad relocated to Springfield, Oregon.Replaced by a new bridge
CR 100E-Deer Creek Bridge (Cass County, Indiana)
Built 1885 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Co.Whipple through truss bridge over Deer Creek on CR 100 EastClosed to all traffic
CR 5-Big Wheeling Creek Bridge (Marshall County, West Virginia)
Built 1882 by the Wrought Iron Bridge CompanyWhipple through truss bridge over Big Wheeling Creek on County Road 5Replaced by a new bridge on new alignment, but allowed to remain in place
CSX - Highland Falls Bridge (Orange County, New York)
Built 1883Whipple through truss bridge over Hudson River Shoreline on CSX River SubdivisionOpen to traffic
Cutsinger Ford Bridge (Johnson County, Indiana)
Built 1884; deck collapsed twice in 1965; closed and replaced in 1975Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Big Blue River on County Road 800 EastReplaced by a new bridge
Dayton View Bridge (Montgomery County, Ohio)
Covered bridge buil in 1854 expanded with three CBW bowstring spans in 1871, Covered spans replaced with Whipples in the early 1880s. Removed 1908Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Miami River near Monument Ave. Bridge locationNo longer exists
Dean Road Bridge (Lorain County, Ohio)
Built 1898 by the Massillon Bridge Co.; rehabilitated 1992Through truss bridge over Vermilion River on Dean RoadOpen to traffic
DeLong Bridge (Fulton County, Indiana)
Built in 1888 by the Wrought Iron bridge Company Replaced in 1984.Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Tippecanoe River on Old SR17Replaced by new bridge
Delray Bridge (Iroquois County, Illinois)
Built 1883 in Concord Township, relocated to this location in 1931, replaced in 2002Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Spring Creek on E1200N RoadReplaced by new bridge
Derry Overhead Bridge (Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1893; Replaced 1965Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Pennsylvania Railroad on PA 217Replaced by a new bridge
EIRR - Snake River Bridge (Cassia County, Idaho)
Built Ca. 1890Whipple through truss bridge over Snake River on Eastern Idaho Railroad (EIRR)Open to traffic
Elephant Bridge (Mahoning County, Ohio)
Built ca 1892; Replaced 1915Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Lake Shore & Erie Railroad/New York Central Railroad/Mahoning Valley Railway/Mahoning River on East Federal StreetReplaced by a new bridge
Elk Rapids Bridge (Boone County, Iowa)
Built ?; Approach replaced 1910; Substructure rebuilt 1912; Replaced 1963Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Des Moines River on RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Ellingson Bridge (Allamakee County, Iowa)
Imported to this location from Mitchell County in 1939 replacing a wooden bridge; destroyed during the relocation process in 1994; later replaced.Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Upper Iowa River on Ellingson Bridge RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Ellis Bridge (Muskingum County, Ohio)
Through truss bridge over Muskingum River on TrailOpen to pedestrians and bicyclists only
Embarras River Bridge (Cumberland County, Illinois)
Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Embarras RiverNo longer exists
Emlenton Bridge (Venango County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1883 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Co.; replaced 1987Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Allegheny River on PA 38 (Emlenton Street)Replaced by new bridge
Eveland Bridge (Mahaska County, Iowa)
Built 1876-77 by McKay & Nelson(Ft. Wayne Iron Works); one span replaced in 1903Abandoned Whipple through truss bridge over the Des Moines River on Fulton AvenueAbandoned with deck missing
Falls Bridge (Marathon County, Wisconsin)
Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Wisconsin RiverNo longer exists
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