The Judsonia Bridge is a historic bridge, carrying Van Buren Street (County Road 66) across the Little Red River on the south side of Judsonia, Arkansas. It is a three-span metal truss swing bridge, with a total structure length of 397 feet (121 m). Its center span is 266 feet (81 m) long, and is mounted on a pivot on a central pier. It and the two approach trusses are all Warren trusses. Built in 1924, it is one of three known swing bridges in the state, and the only one with a cantilevered swinging truss.[2] It was closed to traffic in 2007, and reopened in 2013 after restoration.

Judsonia Bridge
HAER photo, 1988
Judsonia Bridge is located in Arkansas
Judsonia Bridge
Location in Arkansas
Judsonia Bridge is located in the United States
Judsonia Bridge
Location in United States
LocationCounty Road 66, over the Little Red River, Judsonia, Arkansas
Coordinates35°16′3″N 91°38′23″W / 35.26750°N 91.63972°W / 35.26750; -91.63972
Arealess than one acre
Built1924 (1924)
Built byR. L. Gaster Construction Co.
Architectural styleWarren swing through-truss
MPSHistoric Bridges of Arkansas MPS
NRHP reference No.90000535[1]
Added to NRHPApril 9, 1990

The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "NRHP nomination for Judsonia Bridge". Arkansas Preservation. Retrieved 2015-12-26.
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