There are many engaging bridges in Indianapolis and near by areas, many in Marion County. Several of the Indianapolis bridges are historically important, while others appeal to the viewer's sense of design and Americana.
Astronaut David Wolf Bridge
The David Wolf Bridge was completed in 1941 and crosses the White River. Originally the bridge was built for the WW2 as a method to transport military personnel. Its design is a Parker through truss bridge which is the oldest sort of modern bridge. This type includes steel polygonal structures on each side and connects at the top. In 1980 the bridge was refurbished, and then officially named after the astronaut and Indianapolis native David Wolf. The bridge was again remodeled in 2008 and is still open to traffic to this date.
Capitol Avenue Bridge
The Capitol Avenue Bridge is a concrete Indianapolis bridge that was built in 1911, but a large flood made it necessary to have it be rebuilt in 1915. The Capitol Avenue Bridge is one of the Fall Creek Parkway Indianapolis bridges, which are a grouping of bridges built in Fall Creek Park in Indianapolis. The design of the bridge is a classic closed-spandrel arch bridge and is still open to traffic today.
Nowland Avenue Bridge
In 1902 the Nowland Avenue Bridge was built.. The bridge is a stone arch style and lives over Pogue's Run on Nowland Avenue. Nowland Avenue Bridge is one of many bridges in Indianapolis that is at this time closed to traffic due to age. Though Nowland Bridge is closed to traffic it continues to be a very popular sightseeing destination because of the time period that bridge itself has been around.
Garfield Park Conservatory Bridge
The Garfield Bridge is a concrete arch bridge that was erected in Garfield Park in Indianapolis. The park itself is on the respected list of National Register of Historic Places. The bridge was constructed in 1907 and remains open to foot traffic, averaging over 700 visitors every day.
Indianapolis Museum of Art East Bridge
This bridge was began an old rail bed rendered inoperable in the 1930's. Originally it was built to be a part of Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Firm's line from Indianapolis to Lafayette. Later the bridge was adopted as one part of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Even though it actually a part of the museum, it lives at its original location so visitors can take in the complete sight of the bridge. The bridge itself is a large steel stringer bridge and the bridge is also called the Oldfields Estate East Bridge. The bridge is probably one of the more characteristic bridges on the list because it's one of the sole steel stringer bridges on the list.
Astronaut David Wolf Bridge
The David Wolf Bridge was completed in 1941 and crosses the White River. Originally the bridge was built for the WW2 as a method to transport military personnel. Its design is a Parker through truss bridge which is the oldest sort of modern bridge. This type includes steel polygonal structures on each side and connects at the top. In 1980 the bridge was refurbished, and then officially named after the astronaut and Indianapolis native David Wolf. The bridge was again remodeled in 2008 and is still open to traffic to this date.
Capitol Avenue Bridge
The Capitol Avenue Bridge is a concrete Indianapolis bridge that was built in 1911, but a large flood made it necessary to have it be rebuilt in 1915. The Capitol Avenue Bridge is one of the Fall Creek Parkway Indianapolis bridges, which are a grouping of bridges built in Fall Creek Park in Indianapolis. The design of the bridge is a classic closed-spandrel arch bridge and is still open to traffic today.
Nowland Avenue Bridge
In 1902 the Nowland Avenue Bridge was built.. The bridge is a stone arch style and lives over Pogue's Run on Nowland Avenue. Nowland Avenue Bridge is one of many bridges in Indianapolis that is at this time closed to traffic due to age. Though Nowland Bridge is closed to traffic it continues to be a very popular sightseeing destination because of the time period that bridge itself has been around.
Garfield Park Conservatory Bridge
The Garfield Bridge is a concrete arch bridge that was erected in Garfield Park in Indianapolis. The park itself is on the respected list of National Register of Historic Places. The bridge was constructed in 1907 and remains open to foot traffic, averaging over 700 visitors every day.
Indianapolis Museum of Art East Bridge
This bridge was began an old rail bed rendered inoperable in the 1930's. Originally it was built to be a part of Indianapolis and Eastern Traction Firm's line from Indianapolis to Lafayette. Later the bridge was adopted as one part of the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Even though it actually a part of the museum, it lives at its original location so visitors can take in the complete sight of the bridge. The bridge itself is a large steel stringer bridge and the bridge is also called the Oldfields Estate East Bridge. The bridge is probably one of the more characteristic bridges on the list because it's one of the sole steel stringer bridges on the list.
About the Author:
Pris Stratton has been interested in the bridges in Indianapolis for many years. She has written op-eds and editorial pieces for many online publications. For more information about Indianapolis bridges, feel free to visit her site.
