In November 1777, Abraham Darby III began designing and erecting 378 tons of cast iron ... The bridge was completed in 1779; this model was created as a guide to show how the bridge was built.

Beckett, Derrick Great Buildings of the World: Bridges, Paul Hamlyn, New York (New York), 1969; pp. 52-64. Billington, David P. The Tower and the Bridge, Princeton ...

The country’s reputation for excellence was built on their transformation ... was the world’s first cast iron bridge. It was a signal to the world that England’s ability to craft superlative ...

BROWNSVILLE, Pa. (KDKA) — At 185 years old, the first cast iron bridge built in the United States is about to get a much-needed facelift in Brownsville. An orange street sign greets drivers as ...

This iconic arching iron bridge ... along the bridge on both levels. Stroll along the upper deck of the bridge and you'll be rewarded with spectacular views of the edifices built into the hillside ...