New Additions to Union County

Photo: 6/2007

I went to the dedication ceremony in Union Co today then took the opportunity to check out bridges afterwards. OHBA News has information on the dedication. I was able to find all 5 unconfirmed bridges left in the county. Four of the five were very similar Warren riveted polygonal pony bridges from the 20's. These are actually nice looking bridges and all were in excellent condition showing recent rehabilitation. Their trusses are riveted together from flat plates and there is lots of lacing unlike the simple I-beams used in the newer welded Warrens.