Bollman Iron Truss Bridge - Williamsport Wood Print

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An elevated view of the 1879 Bollman Iron Truss Bridge and C&O Canal from the Western Maryland Railway Lift Bridge in Williamsport, Maryland.

This Iron Truss Bridge is just a short distance from the Western Maryland Railway Lift Bridge. Wendel Bollman was Patapsco Bridge and Iron Works chief engineer when they built this bridge in 1879. Bollman, a self-taught engineer, pioneered the "Bollman Truss" design used to build over 100 bridges. Very few are still in existence today.

The Williamsport Iron Truss Bridge sat neglected from 1915 until the 1960s. Only a wooden walkway has been added to this historically restored one-lane bridge. The bridge is still used to cross the C&O Canal on West Salisbury Street to reach the Williamsport Park and Boat Docks.

It is part of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park.

Copyright Susan Rissi Tregoning

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...