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Wrought Iron Bowstring Arch Through Truss Bridge with Lattice Girders

Last updated on February 11, 2021 by Daniel S Kershaw

This is a functioning bridge in my home town, built in 1875 (see description submitted seperately). Hope it’s ok that I’ve attached a photo of an actual bridge, as opposed to a model – as it is a rare extant example of a design in this size (200+ ft) I thought you might want to … Read more

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