Bowstring Truss Bridge, Bowstring arch truss bridge in Ironto, Virginia.
The single-span, four-panel tubular arch bridge spans 55 feet in length, 12 feet in width, and stands 6 feet 6 inches high with a roadway width of 9 feet 6 inches.
The King Bridge Company constructed this iron bridge in 1878 for Bedford County, following the destruction of several bridges during the severe floods of 1877.
This bridge represents the engineering capabilities of the 19th century American bridge manufacturers, demonstrating the period's advancement in transportation infrastructure.
The bridge now stands at the Interstate 81 Ironto Rest Area in Montgomery County, Virginia, offering visitors an opportunity to examine historical bridge construction techniques.
Among six identical tubular arch truss bridges commissioned by Bedford County in 1878, this structure remains the only surviving example of this specific design.
Location: Virginia
GPS coordinates: 37.23920,-80.22440
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:08
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