Clark Avenue Bridge

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Clark Avenue Bridge

Clark Avenue Bridge demolished but abutments

Photo taken by Douglas Butler in September 2014

BH Photo #341239

The steel work for this bridge was 5,992 feet long. It was the longest bridge built in Cleveland prior to the erection of the Main Avenue Bridge.

Overview: Lost Camelback through truss bridge over Cuyahoga River on Clark Avenue
Location: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Status: Removed
History: Built 1912; Removed 1985
Design: Camelback through truss over Cuyahoga River with extensive approaches, including deck trusses, deck plate girder trestles, and 7 pony truss spans over the railroad yard on the west end
Dimensions: Total length: 6,687.0 ft. (1.3 mi.)
Approximate latitude, longitude: +41.47038, -81.66892 (decimal degrees)
41°28'13" N, 81°40'08" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 17/444144/4591191 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:: Cleveland South
Inventory number: BH 69956 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

February 19, 2022: Updated by Paul Plassman: Added postcard and design details
September 22, 2019: Updated by Tony Dillon: Changed from a Pratt to a Camelback truss
September 22, 2019: New photo from Geoff Hubbs
November 14, 2015: Updated by Luke: EPA imagery + info.
November 13, 2015: New photo from Douglas Butler
November 12, 2015: New Street View added by Douglas Butler