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Patoka Bridges Historic District

Coordinates: 38°22′52″N 87°20′22″W / 38.38111°N 87.33944°W / 38.38111; -87.33944
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Patoka Bridges Historic District
Bridge 246 at Patoka, April 2011
Patoka Bridges Historic District is located in Indiana
Patoka Bridges Historic District
Patoka Bridges Historic District is located in the United States
Patoka Bridges Historic District
Nearest cityAlong County Road 300 W spanning the Patoka River, north of Oakland City, Columbia Township, Gibson County, Indiana and Logan Township, Pike County, Indiana
Coordinates38°22′52″N 87°20′22″W / 38.38111°N 87.33944°W / 38.38111; -87.33944
Area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built1884 (1884), 1924
ArchitectWrought Iron Bridge Co.
Architectural stylePratt through truss
NRHP reference No.05000198[1]
Added to NRHPMarch 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]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD)" (Searchable database). Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Retrieved June 1, 2016. Note: This includes Edith Sarra (August 2004). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Patoka Bridges Historic District" (PDF). Retrieved June 1, 2016. and Accompanying photographs.