4. Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge D234

Donated by: Norfolk Southern Railroad
Original Location: Rockfield, Indiana
Year Built: Unknown by Norfolk & Western RY. Co. but likely before 1920.
Year Rebuilt: 1969 by Wabash Railroad Company (Span was reused in 1969 for main span of three-span structure)
Donated to SBRITE: 2017

Structure Type: Deck Plate Girder Span
Total Bridge Length: 112 ft 10 in
Main Span: 40 ft
Girder Spacing: 8 ft
Number of Spans: 3

The bridge is a riveted deck plate girder (RDPG) span original on the Norfolk and Wester Railway (N&WRR) subsequently acquired by Norfolk Southern Railroad. As was often the case, the bridge was moved from its original location circa 1969 and used on the Wabash railroad until it was removed from service at an unknown date.  The bridge was in storage at the Lafayette yard of NS and rather than be scrapped, the bridge was donated to S-BRITE for research, training and educational use.  The bridge has various interesting features, including bearing modifications, impact damage, and corrosion damage.