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150th Street Truss (Muscatine County, Iowa)
Built 1886; Replaced 1941Lost Through truss bridge over Pine Creek on 150th StreetReplaced by a new bridge
Albany Street Bridge (Old) (Cortland County, New York)
Lost Stone arch bridge over West Branch Tioughnioga River on Albany StreetReplaced by a new bridge
Barryville-Shohola Bridge (1854) (Pike County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1854; Damaged by severe wind storm 1859; Cables snapped 1865; Repaired & rehabilitated 1866; Replaced 1941Lost Wire suspension bridge over Delaware River on SR434Replaced by a new bridge
BO - Big Darby Creek Bridge (Pickaway County, Ohio)
Built ca.1906; deck truss span replaced 1941 by two plate girder spans relocated from elsewhere; rest of plate girder spans remain todayLost Pratt deck truss bridge over Big Darby Creek on Baltimore and Ohio RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
Broadway Bridge (Old) (Morrison County, Minnesota)
Lost Bridge over Mississippi River on BroadwayReplaced by a new bridge
Broadway Bridge (Old) (Dunn County, Wisconsin)
Lost Polygonal Warren through truss bridge over Red Cedar River on BroadwayReplaced by a new bridge
Buffalo Covered Bridge (Perry County, Pennsylvania)
Built UnknownLost Burr arch-truss bridge over Big Buffalo Creek on Tuscarora Path SR 0017Replaced by a new bridge
Bulltown Covered Bridge (Braxton County, West Virginia)
Built in 1850; Lost/Removed in 1941; Site now inundated under Burnsville Lake.Burr arch-truss bridge over Little Kanawha River on Abandoned portion of SR 19/12 (now inundated)Inundated. Under the waters of Burnsville Lake
Bunker Hill Bridge (Washington County, Iowa)
built 1908; Replaced 1941; Relocated elsewhere within Washington County.Lost Bridge over English River on Bunker Hill Road/Dogwood AvenueReplaced by a new bridge
Byrd Street Tunnel (Richmond, Virginia)
http://www.richmond.com/news/local/why-richmond-why/article_61fac6e8-b415-11e2-9d54-0019bb30f31a.htmlLost Tunnel under 4th St/ 3rd St/ 2nd St on Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad and the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Connection Co.Filled in
C&S - Clear Creek Bridge #19 (Jefferson County, Colorado)
Built 1907 replacing a timber bridge; Removed 1941Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Clear Creek on Colorado & Southern RailwayRemoved
Castroville Bridge (Medina County, Texas)
Built 1903-1904; Demolished 1941Lost Pennsylvania through truss bridge over Medina River on Castroville-San Antonio RoadDemolished and Replaced by a new bridge to the north
CNW - 500th Avenue Overpass (Story County, Iowa)
Built 1899, Replaced 1941Lost Pony/through plate girder bridge over 500th Avenue on Railroad (CNW)Replaced by a new bridge
Colonial Road Bridge (Kings County, New York)
Removed for construction of Belt Parkway; eagles now in Central ParkLost Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Shore Road on Colonial RoadRemoved but not replaced
Conococheague Creek Bridge (Franklin County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1816 ca; Replaced 1941Lost Stone arch bridge over Conococheague Creek on Pa 16, Sr 0016 (Buchanan Trail W)Replaced by new bridge
Durand Swing Bridge (Pepin County, Wisconsin)
Built 1902; Replaced 1941Lost Warren through truss swing bridge over Chippewa River on 6th AvenueReplaced by a new bridge
Errol Covered Bridge 29-04-14x (Coos County, New Hampshire)
Built 1860Lost Paddleford truss bridge over Androscoggin River on Upton RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Fisher's Bridge (Dauphin County, Pennsylvania)
Replaced in 1941 after partial collapse.Lost Camelback through truss bridge over Swatara Creek on Lancaster Turnpike (SR 230)Replaced by new bridge
Gates Covered Bridge (Marion County, Oregon)
Built 1903Lost Howe through truss bridge over North Santiam RiverReplaced by a new bridge
Globe Mills Twin #1 Covered Bridge (Snyder County, Pennsylvania)
Built UnknownLost Burr arch-truss bridge over Middle Creek (north channel) on Globe Mills RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Globe Mills Twin #2 Covered Bridge (Snyder County, Pennsylvania)
Built UnknownLost Burr arch-truss bridge over Middle Creek (south channel) on Globe Mills RoadReplaced by a new bridge in 1941
Green Street Bridge (Eddy County, New Mexico)
Replaced 1941Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Pecos River on Green StreetReplaced by a new bridge
H&SSR-Farmington River Bridge (Hartford County, Connecticut)
Built 1904; abandoned when railway closed in 1926; removed 1941.Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Farmington River on Street Railway in Windsor.Removed but not replaced
Heister's Bridge (Franklin County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1811; Replaced 1941Lost Stone arch bridge over W.Br.of Conococheaque Creek on Pa 16; Sr 0016 (Buchanan Trail W)Replaced by new bridge
IR - Muscatatuck River Bridge (Jackson County, Indiana)
Built 1907; Removed 1941Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Muscatatuck River on Indiana Rail RoadRemoved
John Steele's Mill Covered Bridge 38-15-78x (Chester County, Pennsylvania)
Built in 1847 by Fink & Hinkle; Replaced in 1941 by 2 span concrete bridgeLost Burr arch-truss bridge over East Branch Octoraro Creek on Bartville RoadReplaced by a new bridge
K Street Bridge (1907) (Washington, District of Columbia)
Built 1907Lost Deck plate girder bridge over Rock Creek on K Street NWReplaced by a new bridge
KCS - Neches River Swing Bridge (Old) (Jefferson County, Texas)
Built ?; Replaced 1941Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Neches River on Kansas City Southern RailwayReplaced by a new bridge
Kettle Falls Bridge (Old) (Stevens County, Washington)
Replaced in 1941 with Grand Coulee Dam constructionLost Steel arch bridge over Columbia River on US 395Replaced by a new bridge
La Valle Bridge (Sauk County, Wisconsin)
Lost Through truss bridge over Baraboo River on Center Street in La ValleReplaced by a new bridge
Ladoga Covered Bridge 14-54-05x (Montgomery County, Indiana)
Built in 1882 by J.J. Daniels; replaced in 1941Lost Burr arch-truss bridge over Big Raccoon Creek on State Route 234Replaced by a new bridge
Long Point Bridge (Old) (Tama County, Iowa)
Built 1895; Replaced 1941Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Iowa River on RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Lower Iola Covered Bridge (Columbia County, Pennsylvania)
Built UnknownLost Burr arch-truss bridge over Little Fishing Creek on Legion RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Manchester Bridge (Dutchess County, New York)
Built 1923, Replaced 1941 (Per 1992 NBI)Lost Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Wappinger Creek on Manchester Road in Arlington.Replaced by a new bridge
Massachusetts Avenue Culvert (Washington, District of Columbia)
Built 1901, replaced 1941Lost Stone culvert bridge over Rock Creek and, Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW on Massachusetts Avenue NWReplaced by a new bridge
Mill Creek Covered Bridge 14-67-25x (Putnam County, Indiana)
Built in 1886; Replaced in 1941Lost Bridge over Mill Creek on SR 42Replaced by a new bridge on new alignment for SR 42
MILW - Oxford Junction Bridge (Jones County, Iowa)
Built 1899; Abandoned 8/12/40; Removed ca. 1941 and likely used elsewhereLost Truss bridge over Wapsipinicon River on Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific RailroadRemoved
MILW - Rock Creek Bridge (Scott County, Iowa)
Built ca 1901; Removed 1941Lost Bridge over Rock Creek on Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific RailroadRemoved
Mojave River Bridge (San Bernardino County, California)
Built ca. 1888; Converted to road ca. 1907; Replaced 1941 and relocated to Central AmericaPratt through truss bridge over Mojave River on Dagget-Yermo RoadReplaced by a new bridge, relocated to Central America
Monroe Street Bridge (Williams County, Ohio)
Built ca. 1890's by the Massillon Bridge CompanyLost Bridge over St. Joseph River on North Monroe StreetNo longer exists
MUR - Kalamazoo River Trestle (Calhoun County, Michigan)
LIne built 1903, Tracks removed 1930, Trestle removed February 10, 1941Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Kalamazoo River & Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway on Michigan United Railway (Originally Jackson & Battle Creek Traction Co.)Removed but not replaced
New Paltz Bridge (Ulster County, New York)
Lost Through truss bridge over Wallkill River on Main StreetReplaced by a new bridge
Olmstead Mill Covered Bridge (Warren County, Illinois)
Built in 1868; Lost in 1941Lost Through truss bridge over Cedar Creek on Abandoned RoadwayReplaced by a new bridge (in a slightly different location)
Orange Bridge (1875/1914) (Coshocton County, Ohio)
Built ca. 1875; one span lost in 1913 flood and replaced with a Pratt truss; collapsed 1941Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over Tuscarawas River on State Route 751Collapsed
Penns Creek Selinsgrove Bridge (Snyder County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1905 for $65,000; moved about 1/4 mile north 1928; replaced 1941Lost Through truss bridge over Penns Creek on Susquehanna Trail (later US 11/15)Replaced by a new bridge
Preston Bridge (New London County, Connecticut)
Lost double-intersection Warren deck truss bridge over Shetucket River on Main Street & Railroad (Norwich & Westerly Railway) in NorwichReplaced by a new bridge
RI - Graham Street Overpass (Rock Island County, Illinois)
Built ?; Removed 1941Lost Pony/through plate girder bridge over Graham Street on Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific RailroadRemoved but not replaced
RI - Smallwood Creek Bridge (Old) (Yell County, Arkansas)
Built 1896; Replaced 1941Lost Bridge over Smallwood Creek on Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific RailroadReplaced by a new bridge
Rockport Ferry (Spencer County, Indiana)
Obsolete due to the construction of the Glover Cary BridgeLost Ferry across Ohio RiverNo longer exists
SE 9th Street Bridge (Polk County, Iowa)
Built 1871 at Walnut Street, Relocated here 1891; Abandoned 1934; Removed 1941Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over Des Moines River on SE 9th StreetRemoved
Seneca Trail Bridge (Tucker County, West Virginia)
Replaced 1941Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Shavers Fork on Seneca TrailReplaced by a new bridge
Shoemaker's Covered Bridge 38-06-33x (Berks County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1862Lost Burr arch-truss bridge over Schuylkill River on Miller StreetReplaced by a new bridge (For replacement bridge see BH #46195)
Simpson Bridge (Muscatine County, Iowa)
Built 1895; Removed 1941Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Cedar River on Lucas Grove RoadReplaced by a new bridge
South Amana Bridge (Pre 1941) (Iowa County, Iowa)
Built ?; Replaced 1941Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Iowa River on 220th TrailReplaced by a new bridge
SP - Pajaro River Bridge (Santa Cruz County, California)
Replaced 1941Lost Deck truss bridge over Pajaro River on Southern Pacific RailwayReplaced by a new bridge
State Street Bridge (1903) (Cook County, Illinois)
Built 1903; removed 1941, replacement bridge completed 1947Lost Deck truss bridge over Chicago River on State StreetReplaced by a new bridge
Steigers Run Bridge (Franklin County, Pennsylvania)
Built 1814 ca; Replaced 1941Lost Stone arch bridge over Steigers Run on Pa 16; Sr 0016 (Buchanan Trail W)Replaced by new bridge
Steubenville Covered Bridge (Randolph County, Indiana)
Built in 1883 by A.M. Kennedy & Sons; replaced in 1941 by the current Parker truss bridge.Lost Burr arch-truss bridge over Mississinewa River on State Route 1Replaced by a new bridge
Stroller's Bridge (Jefferson County, Wisconsin)
Lost Deck truss bridge over Wisconsin River on E Thomas StreetDestroyed by flooding
Sugar Creek Bridge (Pre 1910) (Bradford County, Pennsylvania)
Lost Through truss bridge over Sugar Creek on Roosevelt HighwayReplaced by a new bridge
Table Rock Covered Bridge 38-01-30x (Adams County, Pennsylvania)
Built in 1881 by John M. Pittenturf; Lost in 1941 and replacedLost Burr arch-truss bridge over Conewago Creek on Table Rock RoadReplaced by a new bridge
Thayer Bridge (Hidalgo County, Texas)
Built 1928Lost Wire suspension bridge over Rio Grande on roadRemoved but not replaced
Toboso Covered Bridge (Licking County, Ohio)
Originally built 1858; rebuilt 1861; replaced 1941Lost Burr arch-truss bridge over Licking River on Toboso RoadReplaced by a new bridge
US 67 St. Francis River Bridge (Wayne County, Missouri)
Built 1909; Modified for road use 1931; Replaced 1941 and put into storage; Relocated 1944Lost through truss railroad bridge at Old Greenville over St. Francis RiverRemoved and relocated
W&GN - Columbia River Railway Bridge (Stevens County, Washington)
Built 1902 covered 1914 converted to highway bridge 1926, demolished 1941Lost Howe through truss bridge over Columbia River on Washington & Great Northern RailwayDemolished; the wood and steel used to built turbine storage building at Coulee Dam
Washington Street Bridge (c1880) (Jasper County, Indiana)
Built ca. 1880 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company; replaced in 1941Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Iroquois River on Washington StreetReplaced by new bridge
Weeks Street Bridge (Iberia Parish, Louisiana)
Lost Through truss swing bridge over Bayou Teche on Weeks StreetReplaced by a new bridge
Winslow Bridge (Stephenson County, Illinois)
Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Pecatonica River on Bridge Street in WinslowNo longer exists