Burton Lane Bridge, also known as Sheerer Bridge and Bruce Ford Bridge, was a historic Howe truss located near Martinsville, Morgan County, Indiana. It was built in 1872 by the Massillon Iron Bridge Company. It was a single span bridge measuring 99 feet long and 16 feet wide.[2]: 5 It was destroyed by an overweight dump truck in May, 1997.[3][4]
Burton Lane Bridge | |
Formerly listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Nearest city | Martinsville, Indiana |
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Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1872 |
Architect | Davenport, Joseph; Massillon Iron Bridge Company |
Architectural style | Davenport Howe Truss |
NRHP reference No. | 97000302[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | April 14, 1997 |
Removed from NRHP | June 1, 2004 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997 and delisted in 2004.[1]