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Coming Across a Rare Wood and Iron Truss Bridge

Posted on September 27, 2022September 27, 2022 by Sherman Cahal

Virginia has three combination wood and iron Pratt through trusses remaining over the James River. One of these is located in Eagle Rock.

In May 1883, the Richmond & Allegheny Railroad Company agreed with the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors to build three bridges over the James River as part of the construction of its mainline between Richmond and Clifton Forge. Presumably, the bridges were to encourage the use of the railroad by citizens on the opposite side of the river. The new Eagle Rock Bridge was completed in 1885 and was functionally bypassed in 1933.

The circa 1885 Eagle Rock Bridge was heavily damaged in a severe flood on November 5, 1985, and only one truss span survived.

Eagle Rock Bridge
Eagle Rock Bridge
Eagle Rock Bridge
Eagle Rock Bridge
Eagle Rock Bridge
Eagle Rock Bridge

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