Essays
- NS - JM Drawbridge: CSX / NS - Ashtabula River Bridge
Written by Douglas Butler (updated January 16, 2019) - Wabash Cannon Ball Bridge: Timeline as a roadway bridge
(updated January 15, 2019) - Dayton Bridge: History of the Second Dayton Bridge
Written by Mike Goff (updated December 20, 2018) - East Fork Clarks River Bridge: History
Written by Garrett Herndon (updated November 20, 2018) - Flambeau Paper Co. - Flambeau River Bridge: Short history of the Flambeau Paper Company bridge
Written by Bruce Oldenberg (updated November 17, 2018) - Hauser Bridge (new): Link to county bridge construction page
submitted by Craig Philpott (updated October 18, 2018) - French Creek Bridge: Friday October 5th 2018
Written by Melissa Brand-Welch (updated October 17, 2018) - Governor Bebb Park Covered Bridge 35-09-02: Original location corrected
Written by Bill Bowser (updated October 1, 2018) - Westport Covered Bridge 14-16-01: Temporary closure
Written by Bill Bowser (updated October 1, 2018) - Hawkinsville Road Bridge: Essay
Written by Mike Niethe (updated July 30, 2018) - Eagle Creek Bridge: Essay
Written by Ron Reber (updated July 9, 2018) - Rock Creek Bridge: Essay
Written by Ron Reber (updated July 9, 2018) - Cool Creek Bridge: Essay
Written by Ron Reber (updated July 9, 2018) - Bartlett Springs Road Bridge: Essay
Written by Christopher Finigan (updated June 29, 2018) - Grouse Creek US 166 Bridge: Information from the Arkansas City Traveler, 1 Feb 34.
Written by Clark Vance (updated June 17, 2018) - Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge: IBOB
Written by J.R. Manning (updated May 27, 2018) - 282 SmithBoro Old Alignment: Essay
Written by Dana and Kay Klein (updated May 18, 2018) - Hall's Mill Bridge: April 2018 Update
Written by Leslie Sessums (updated May 4, 2018) - Pasco - Burbank Bridge: The Pasco - Burbank Bridge - A Brief History
Written by Richard Doody (updated April 22, 2018) - Pasco - Kennewick Bridge: The Old Pasco - Kennewick Bridge - A Brief History
Written by Richard Doody (updated April 22, 2018) - W&GN - Columbia River Railway Bridge: The W&GN Columbia River Bridge - A brief History
Written by Richard Doody (updated April 20, 2018) - UP - Joso High Bridge: The Joso or High Line Bridge - A Brief History
Written by Richard Doody (updated April 20, 2018) - UP - Burbank - Hedges Bridge: The Union Pacific Columbia River Bridge - A Brief History
Written by Richard Doody (updated April 20, 2018) - Northport Bridge (Old): A Brief history of the Columbia & Red Mountain Railway Bridge
Written by Richard Doody (updated April 20, 2018) - Keller Ferry: Keller Ferry - A brief history
Written by Richard Doody (updated April 19, 2018) - Lyons Ferry: Lyons Ferry - A brief history
Written by Richard Doody (updated April 19, 2018) - I-82 - EB - Columbia River Bridge: UMATILLA COUNTY'S COLUMBIA RIVER BRIDGE
Written by Richard Doody (updated April 19, 2018) - The Dalles Bridge: THE DALLES' COLUMBIA RIVER BRIDGE
Written by Richard Doody (updated April 19, 2018) - BNSF - Kennewick-Pasco Bridge: Northern Pacific Railway - Bridging the Columbia
Written by Richard Doody (updated April 19, 2018) - BNSF - Snake River Bridge: Northern Pacific Railway - Snake River Bridge
Written by Richard Doody (updated April 19, 2018) - Gualala Road Bridge: A Group History
Written by John C Stutz (updated March 6, 2018) - Haupt Creek Bridge: A Group History
Written by John C Stutz (updated March 6, 2018) - Geysers Road Bridge: A Group History
Written by John C Stutz (updated March 6, 2018) - Black Bridge: Significance of former lower deck
(updated February 21, 2018) - Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge: Not be confused with New York or Maryland
(updated February 19, 2018) - John F. Kennedy Memorial Bridge: Not to be confused with bridge in Longport, NJ
(updated February 19, 2018) - MKT - Chambers Creek Bridge: Brief History
Written by Julia Bell (updated January 14, 2018) - Tayco Street Bridge: Bid Amount
Written by Don Nussbaum (updated January 2, 2018) - Fremont Bridge (4th): Essay
Written by Don Nussbaum (updated January 2, 2018) - CN - Wolf River Lift Bridge: First Bridge
Written by Don Nussbaum (updated January 2, 2018) - Fairmount Park Transit Company Ribbed Skew Arch Bridge #704: Ribbed Skew Arch
Written by Peter Dispensa (updated December 18, 2017) - Amtrak - Yalesville Underpass: False Skew Arch
Written by Peter Dispensa (updated December 18, 2017) - ISRY - Moulton Jct Bridge: An odd little piece of railroad history called Moulton Junction
Written by Dylan VanAntwerp (updated December 13, 2017) - Old Bayou Jean de Jean Bridge: Date of building contract finalized:
Written by James Rhed (updated November 19, 2017) - Old Bayou Jean de Jean Bridge: Total contract price:
Written by James Rhed (updated November 19, 2017) - High Level Bridge: Description from Old Postcard
From Sent From The Past (updated September 3, 2017) - John E. Cox Bridge: Significance in Design
Written by Christopher Finigan (updated August 6, 2017) - Willard Road Bridge: Ohio Historic Bridge Inventory Info
Written by Ohio Historic Bridge Inventory (updated June 12, 2017) - NS - Portage Viaduct (3rd): Brief History
Written by Sherman Cahal (updated May 10, 2017) - Toledo, Peoria, and Warsaw Railroad Bridge: Essay
Written by rob wagner (updated May 1, 2017) - Cox Covered Bridge 35-82-10: Brief History
Written by Sherman Cahal (updated April 19, 2017) - Bancroft Falls Bridge (Older): The interesting history of the Bancroft Falls Bridges
Written by Michael Quiet (updated April 10, 2017) - Niagara-On-The-Lake: Essay
I. B Tipplin (updated March 31, 2017) - NS - Vermilion River Bridge: History - Timeline
Transcribed by Mike Roegner (updated March 28, 2017) - McClellan Covered Bridge 35-15-02: Essay
Written by Sherman Cahal (updated March 28, 2017) - West Broad Street Bridge: Brief History
Written by Sherman Cahal (updated March 28, 2017) - Buffalo Creek Retreat Bridge: Information From Ohio Historic Bridge Inventory
Courtesy ODOT (updated March 22, 2017) - Kidd's Mill Covered Bridge 38-43-01: Brief History
Written by Sherman Cahal (updated March 21, 2017) - KCS - Atchafalaya River Bridge: Timeline
Written by James Rhed (updated February 28, 2017) - Graysville Bridge: Brief History
Written by Sherman Cahal (updated February 16, 2017) - Tunnel No. 6: Brief History
Written by Sherman Cahal (updated February 15, 2017) - Ambridge-Aliquippa Bridge: Brief History
Written by Sherman Cahal (updated February 15, 2017) - CSX - The Arches: A Rocky Start
Written by Mike Roegner (updated February 14, 2017) - Mahoning Avenue Viaduct: Brief History
Written by Sherman Cahal (updated February 14, 2017) - Mill Creek Bridge: Pratt truss discovered in Fort Scott.
Written by Robert Elder (updated February 13, 2017) - PRR - Shenango River Bridge: Brief History
Written by Sherman Cahal (updated February 13, 2017) - ASV - Smoky Hill River Bridge: A collection of nearly identical Lattice Trusses
Written by Robert Elder (updated January 27, 2017) - Rochester Avenue Bridge: Brief History of 2013 replacement
Written by Ed Breed (updated January 24, 2017) - Rochester Road Bridge (Old): Historical information
Written by Ed Breed (updated January 23, 2017) - West Woodstock Bridge: Overview of significance and current status of the West Woodstock Bridge
Written by Michael Quiet (updated December 6, 2016) - Chelsea Bridge (old): Essay
Written by Robert Elder (updated November 29, 2016) - Spaulding Bridge: Overview of the significance of the Spaulding bridge
Written by Michael Quiet (updated November 4, 2016) - Victory Bridge: Brief history
Written by Jacob P. Bernard (updated October 22, 2016) - Jamestown Trail - Sheakleyville-Greenville Road Overpass: Some relevant information
Written by Brian Manville (updated October 2, 2016) - Greenville-Jamestown Trail - Shenago River Bridge: A treat for hikers along the trail
Written by Brian Manville (updated October 2, 2016) - Esch's Spur Bridge: Essay
Written by Clark Vance (updated October 1, 2016) - Clarendon Bridge 33-26-01#2x: Essay
ncdcr.gov (updated September 18, 2016) - Armco Power Plant Bridge: Sheffield Steel
Written by Clark Vance (updated July 7, 2016) - South Washington Street Parabolic Bridge: History and Significance of the South Washington Street Bridge
Written by Michael Quiet (updated April 20, 2016) - Schell Bridge: History of the Schell Memorial Bridge
Written by Michael Quiet (updated March 2, 2016) - MBTA - Park Road Overpass: MBTA Historical Property Survey, Phase II - Description
Written by Surveyor Peter Stott (updated January 11, 2016) - Longfellow Bridge: History
Written by David Smothers (updated January 3, 2016) - North Branch Chicago River North Avenue Bridge: Hybrid designs
Building Design + Construction web page (updated November 30, 2015) - McTaggart Bridge: The McTaggart Bridge
Written by Robert Elder (updated November 30, 2015) - Pioneer Street Bridge: The curious history of the Pioneer Street Bridge
Written by Michael Quiet (updated October 7, 2015) - L&N - Duck River Bridge: Picture History
Written by Calvin Sneed (updated October 5, 2015) - Mill Street Bridge: Brief history
Written by Jacob P. Bernard (updated September 25, 2015) - 'S' Bridge: Brief history
Reposted from NCDOT (updated August 11, 2015) - Hugh Chatham Memorial Bridge: Brief history
Reposted from NCDOT (updated August 11, 2015) - Town Line Bridge: Overview of significance and history of the Town Line Bridge
Written by Michael Quiet (updated August 10, 2015) - Huie Road Bridge: Brief history
Reposted from NCDOT (updated August 9, 2015) - West Fork Pigeon River Bridge: Brief history
Reposted from NCDOT (updated August 9, 2015) - Hays Street Bridge: Hays Street Bridge History - summary
Patrick Sparks, 2007 (updated July 12, 2015) - Fisk Bridge: Newspaper Accounts of the Dec 10, 1975 Truck Crash and Collapse of the Fisk Bridge
Compiled by Rusty Weisman (updated June 30, 2015) - PW - Blackstone River Bridge (Millbury North): MHC MACRIS Inventory Form
Peter H. Stott, Millbury Historical Commission, 10/1988 (updated June 24, 2015) - Blackstone River Bikeway - Blackstone River Bridge: Potential pitfalls of preservation: The Blackstone River Bikeway Lenticular truss
Written by Michael Quiet (updated June 23, 2015) - Red River Bridge: Washout on Oklahoma Aproach
Written by Brad Smith (updated June 23, 2015) - Main Street Bowstring Bridge: Brief History
excerpts from Ottawa Times article by Ed Green, 2-22-1999 (updated June 14, 2015) - Eastwood Park Bridge: A truly unusual design
Written by J Lance (updated June 8, 2015) - Hennepin Canal Aqueduct #8: Time frame for replacement of aqueducts with siphons
excerpted from American Canal Society website (updated June 3, 2015)