Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Boydsville Pony Truss

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The south approach

This really isn't a historical bridge (it was built in 1998) as much as it demonstrates that modern bridges can be based on old designs.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The east truss and deck

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The west face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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The west view

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

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Oblique view from northwest

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Wheeling Creek on Plumm Street, Ch 24
Location: Belmont County, Ohio
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1998
Design: Pony truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 118.1 ft.
Total length: 118.1 ft.
Deck width: 25.9 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +40.06722, -80.76750 (decimal degrees)
40°04'02" N, 80°46'03" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 17/519826/4435244 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Lansing
Inventory number: BH 36218 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 03/2007): Deck condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Very Good (8 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Very Good (8 out of 9)
Sufficiency rating: 79.4 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2001): 1,964