Tulip Viaduct, Railway bridge in Greene County, Indiana, United States.
The Tulip Viaduct spans 2,295 feet across Richland Creek, with 18 steel support towers reaching 157 feet above the ground.
Constructed between 1905 and 1906, this bridge was the longest rail trestle in the United States and third longest worldwide upon completion.
Italian immigrant workers built this engineering structure, earning 30 cents per hour while contributing to American railroad infrastructure development.
The Indiana Rail Road maintains this steel structure, which continues to serve as an essential transportation link in their 250-mile network.
The construction required 2,700 tons of steel and cost $246,504 in 1906, equivalent to approximately 20 million dollars in current value.
Location: Greene County
Length: 700 m
GPS coordinates: 39.07530,-86.85520
Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:47
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