Caledonia Bowstring Bridge


South side of brdige.
  • Location: Olentangey River, Caledonia, Ohio
  • Manufacturer: The Wrought Iron Bridge Company
  • Span: 104'
  • Width: 16'
  • Material: Wrought Iron
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    View looking east.

    Underside of Bridge

    View looking at west end of bridge arch. The compression members were riveted together similar to the "Phoenix" Iron Co. design.

    Detail of the vertical tension members hanging from the support arch.
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