About Schrader Railroad Bridge
The Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad constructed a bridge over the Scioto River southeast of Chillicothe circa 1857. Some of the largest storms on record at the time caused the bridge to collapse in March 1913, and Marietta & Cincinnati’s successor, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, built a new five-span Warren through truss structure in its place.
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Warren |
|---|---|
| Total Length | 777 feet |
| Main Span | 153 feet |
Photographs
The Marietta & Cincinnati Railroad constructed a bridge over the Scioto River southeast of Chillicothe circa 1857. Some of the largest storms on record at the time caused the bridge to collapse in March 1913, and Marietta & Cincinnati’s successor, the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, built a new five-span Warren through truss structure in its place.
Suggest a Correction
Spotted an error — a date, name, or fact? Send a correction and I'll review it.
Comments