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Historic Iron and Steel Bridges
Bridges tend to be in the nicest of places! I'd even go so far as to say that bridges like the ones featured on these pages enhance the beauty of their surroundings.

Those of you who see more in iron/steel truss bridges than simply a help in traversing a river or ravine may share my opinion that these old bridges are being replaced by modern bridges way too fast. The replacements rarely come close to the beauty and charm of the replaced.

Crossing an old metal truss bridge by motor vehicle can be a real stimulant to the senses. Unlike their typical modern replacements, you can't help but notice a metal bridge as you approach and cross. The arrangements of the weathered iron or steel of the struc...