Built 1884 (1884), 1924 NRHP Reference # 05000198 Added to NRHP 25 March 2005 | Architectural style Pratt through truss Area 2 ha | |
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Nearest city Along County Road 300 W spanning the Patoka River, north of Oakland City, Columbia Township, Gibson County, Indiana and Logan Township, Pike County, Indiana Architect Wrought Iron Bridge Co. | ||
Patoka Bridges Historic District is a national historic district located in Columbia Township, Gibson County, Indiana and Logan Township, Pike County, Indiana. The district encompasses two contributing bridges, known as Pike County Bridge #246 and Pike County Bridge #81. Pike County Bridge #246, also known as the Iron Dongola Bridge, was built in 1884 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company. It is a Pratt through truss wrought and cast iron bridge measuring 124 feet long. Pike County Bridge #81, also known as the Steel Bridge at Houchins Ditch, was built in 1924. It is a camelback through truss steel bridge measuring 145 feet long.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
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Patoka Bridges Historic District Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA