Abstract
The Bell Ford Bridge was originally constructed in 1869 until it collapsed in the 20th century. The remains were salvaged and stored for 20 years until it was to be rebuilt in Hamilton County, IN. This is the only remaining Combination Post Truss in existence and was rebuilt using 95% of the original iron and 10% of the original timber.
Session Number
160
Session Title
Bell Ford Bridge Reconstruction Project
Track Title
Local Agency
Location
STEW 314
Date of Version
March 2025
Recommended Citation
Kurdziel, Daniel; Barker, Jim; and Lee, Matt, "Bell Ford Bridge Reconstruction Project" (2025). Purdue Road School. 65.
https://docs.lib.purdue.edu/roadschool/2025/presentations/65
Start Date
3-19-2025 10:00 AM
End Date
3-19-2025 10:50 AM
Included in
Civil Engineering Commons, Structural Engineering Commons, Transportation Engineering Commons
Bell Ford Bridge Reconstruction Project
STEW 314
The Bell Ford Bridge was originally constructed in 1869 until it collapsed in the 20th century. The remains were salvaged and stored for 20 years until it was to be rebuilt in Hamilton County, IN. This is the only remaining Combination Post Truss in existence and was rebuilt using 95% of the original iron and 10% of the original timber.
