McPherson's Ford Bridge, State Route 633 over Cowpasture River, Clifton Forge, Alleghany County, Virginia

Significance: The McPherson's Ford Bridge is a representative example of a pin-connected steel Pratt through truss, typical of late nineteenth century factory manufactured bridges.

Survey number: HAER VA-104

Building/structure dates: 1896-1897 Initial Construction

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1933 - 1970

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