About Sparks Ferry Bridge
The Sparks Ferry Bridge features a pinned Pratt through truss and a pinned Pratt pony truss that was built around 1890 by the Youngstown Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio, it is also known as the Sparksville Bridge and County Bridge No. 203. [1] The bridge was closed to traffic in 2006 when a replacement structure opened nearby.
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Pony Truss — Pratt Through Truss — Pratt |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Steel |
| Total Length | 425' |
| Main Span | 176' |
| Deck Width | 15'4" |
| Vertical Clearance | 27' |
| Connections | Pin-connected |
| Builders | Youngstown Bridge Co. |
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- Cooper, James L. Sparksville Bridge. National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service, 1984. ↗
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