Tennessee River Bridge at Gilbertsville

Consisting of the following through pin-connected spans: one double-track draw bridge, 450 ft 3-in c-c; three single-track spans, each 300 ft 0-in c-c; two single-track spans, each 150 ft 0-in c-c. Structure designed to be made double-track throughout by the addition of a third truss on each of the fixed spans. Weight 3,825 tons.

Project Details

  • Owner: Illinois Central Railroad
  • Location: Gilbertsville, Kentucky, United States
  • Performed as: American Bridge Company
  • Completion Date: 1905