Patoka Bridges Historic District | |
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 |
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Coordinates | 38°22′52″N87°20′22″W / 38.38111°N 87.33944°W |
Area | 5 acres (2.0 ha) |
Built | 1884 | , 1924
Architect | Wrought Iron Bridge Co. |
Architectural style | Pratt through truss |
NRHP reference No. | 05000198 [1] |
Added to NRHP | March 25, 2005 |
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. [2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. [1]
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