Twin Bridges

Twin Bridges are two parallel wrought-iron railroad structures in Danville built with a Baltimore through truss design. They cross what was once the path of the Wabash and Erie Canal using a framework of metal beams and cross-bracing.

These bridges were built in 1870 when railroad expansion in the region demanded a crossing over the canal. Significant structural reinforcements took place in 1887 and 1906 to handle increasing traffic demands.

The National Register of Historic Places recognizes these bridges as examples of 19th-century engineering methods and transportation development in Indiana.

You can reach these bridges from local roads running through the town. Take time to walk around them from different angles to fully appreciate their metal framework and engineering approach.

The Indiana Department of Transportation maintains these bridges within their historic inventory, implementing specific preservation protocols for their protection.