About Bells Branch Road Bridge
Bells Branch Road Bridge is a Pratt through truss located along Bells Branch Road over Laughery Creek between Dearborn and Ohio counties in Indiana. It was constructed in 1916by the Oregonia Bridge Company of Lebanon, Ohio. 1
A rehabilitation project on the Bells Branch Road Bridge in 2009 3 involved the repairing of deficient truss members, bridge railings, bearing plates, and abutments, the replacement of the driving deck, and the repainting of the crossing. 2
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Pratt |
|---|---|
| Total Length | 147 feet |
| Main Span | 142 feet |
| Deck Width | 17 feet |
| Vertical Clearance | 13.6 feet |
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- “Bridge plaque.”
- Listerman, J. Request for Proposals Notification: County Bridge #15 over Laughery Creek on Bell Branch Road in Dearborn County. Dearborn County Highway Department, 30 Oct. 2012. ↗ Accessed 30 Oct. 2012.
- “Belles Branch Road Bridge.” HistoricBridges.org, 30 Oct. 2012. ↗ Accessed 30 Oct. 2012.
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