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Falknor Road Bridge

Falknor Road Bridge

The Falknor Road Bridge crosses over Stillwater River near Covington in Miami County, Ohio.


The two-span, pin-connected Pratt through truss, along with an adjoining stone arch bridge, was constructed in 1899. Relocation work for a new Falknor Bridge began in June 1970 when sealed bids were being accepted by contractors for a replacement Falknor Bridge and alignment. 2 Approach roadway construction costs in 1971 were estimated at $39,225. 1

Falknor Road Bridge
Falknor Road Bridge
Falknor Road Bridge
Falknor Road Bridge

Information

  • State: Ohio
  • Route: Falknor Road
  • Type: Pratt Through Truss
  • Status: Abandoned / Closed
  • Total Length: 225 feet
  • Main Span Length: 112 feet
  • Spans:
  • Navigational Clearance:


Sources

  1. “Road Program Includes New Lucas Bridge.” Piqua Daily Call 3 May 1971: 1. Print.
  2. “Notice to Contractors.” Piqua Daily Call 17 June 1970: 27. Print.

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