Ruhle Road Lenticular Metal Truss Bridge

Ruhle Road Lenticular Metal Truss Bridge is a historic Lenticular truss bridge located in Malta, Saratoga County, New York. It was constructed in 1888 by the Berlin Iron Bridge Company of East Berlin, Connecticut,[2] and originally spanned the Black Creek in Salem, Washington County, New York.

The plaque bolted to the bridge showing its origin.
Ruhle Road Lenticular Metal Truss Bridge
Ruhle Road Metal Truss Bridge in 2011
LocationRuhle Road over Ballston Creek, Malta, New York
Coordinates42°57′30.38″N 73°49′0.19″W
Area0 acres (0 ha)
NRHP reference No.04000954[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 4, 2004

It was moved to its present location in 2001 and spans the Ballston Creek, where it is used by pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles. It replaced the Ruhle Road Stone Arch Bridge that collapsed in 1993 and subsequently delisted from the National Register of Historic Places. It is a single span with an overall length of 57 feet, 7 inches and width of 14 feet. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.[1]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Raymond W. Smith (June 2004). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Ruhle Road Lenticular Metal Truss Bridge". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-12-13. See also: "Accompanying five photos".


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