Bedstead Bridge

I really like this...it's steeped in nostalgia despite the steel rather than wood bridge supports.

So, am I to believe that in the USA, some bridges were pre-fabricated in factories, then sold into communities?

Quite interesting if that is the case.

By the way I'm enjoying the series and it has given me an idea of a possible photographic project.

Also I like this picture.

Mick.

nice work ....

Miles

Interesting information on the 'bedstead truss' bridge design. I never knew there was such a thing, and I don't think I have seen this type of bridge up here. And, the image you captured is great.

George

I really like your bridge series. It is an interersting subject and you capture it very good.

Claes

This one really puts you there.

Great subject an composition. Well done.

Yes, there were thousands and thousands of steel-truss bridges built in factories in the USA and shipped to final destinations for assembly. There were catalogs that states, counties and communities could order from. You could specify design and bridge length and capacity. Parts were built and shipped in by rail to nearest depot, then transported by wagon to the final location.
There are plenty of these bridges built in the first decade of the 20th century still standing and providing service to communities. Of course, those bridges that have wooden decks will have their decks replaced every decade or so.