Bow String Arch Truss Bridge, Virginia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Crystal Sound
N 37° 14.353 W 080° 13.467
17S E 568789 N 4121691
Orphaned Bridge, relocated to a rest area along Interstate 80 in Virginia.
Waymark Code: WM1FY1
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 04/30/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
Views: 66

From the sign:

BOW STRING ARCH TRUSS




This structure was built in 1878 by King Iron and Bridge Co. in Bedford County. It remained in use until 1971. It is the oldest metal bridge in Virginia
How it was moved: Disassembled

Type of move: City to City

Building Status: Public

Original Location: Not listed

Related Website: Not listed

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