Located southeast of Renwick, this large deck girder bridge crosses the Boone River.
Built in 1902, the bridge consists of three spans of deck plate girder, set onto stone substructures, including a large stone south abutment. In addition, the bridge is approached by 9 spans of timber trestle on the north end. The bridge is typical for this era, and no alterations have been made to the steel or stone since the original construction.
This type of bridge is commonly used to cross creeks and roads. In particular, large multi-span structures such as this are favorites for larger creeks and rivers. This is due to the ease of construction and the limited maintenance required.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition. Even the wooden trestle approaches show signs of health.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.