Located near Sheridan, little is known about this truss bridge.
The bridge appears in photographs from the 1960s and 1970s as a two span deck truss bridge, with trestle approaches. The bridge was originally constructed in 1878, using a Whipple Deck Truss. The Pratt Deck Truss was added in 1905.
At an unknown date, the bridge was altered, and the Whipple Deck Truss was replaced.
Currently, the bridge contains a 8-panel, pin connected and riveted Pratt Deck Truss with heavy members. It is approached by I-Beams to the north, which replaced the older truss. In addition, both ends contain trestle approach. The bridge rests on steel, stone and wood substructures.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, although the structure has been significantly altered since construction.
The author has ranked the bridge as being moderately significant, due to the truss design. However, if the Whipple Truss was still extant, the bridge would be ranked higher.
The photo above is an overview, with a poor sun angle.
Upstream | Montgomery Rail Bridge |
Downstream | CSX Fox River Bridge |