Near Findlay in Hancock County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Robinson Bridge
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 28, 2020
1. Robinson Bridge Marker
This historical bridge was built on this site in 1880. The bridge was named after a local landowner and was built by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton Ohio. It was 120 feet long and 15 feet high, and was built 13 feet above the Blanchard River.
The structure was a Pratt Through Truss. The term “Pratt” refers to the arraignment of the diagonals. The term “Through” refers to the overhead lateral bracing causing one to drive “through” the bridge, not over it. The abutments were made of laid up stone with mortar joints.
At the time of removal in 1998, this structure had served the traveling public for 118 years. This monument is a tribute to the incredible workmanship of our forefathers in building this magnificent structure that lasted for over a century.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts. A significant historical year for this entry is 1880.
Location. 41° 0.426′ N, 83° 33.418′ W. Marker is near Findlay, Ohio, in Hancock County. Marker is at the intersection of County Road 205 and County Road 244 on County Road 205. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16998 Co Rd 205, Findlay OH 45840, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. "Boom Town" (approx. 2.8 miles away); Hancock County & The Civil War
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, October 28, 2020
2. Robinson Bridge Marker
The marker as seen from a distance with the Blanchard River in the background
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2020, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 208 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2020, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
