Download or read book The Colossus of 1812 written by Lee H. Nelson and published by ASCE Publications. This book was released on 1990 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lee Nelson narrates the structural evolution in bridge design that culminated with the Colossus of Philadelphia, a 340 ft, clear span wooden bridge designed and built by Lewis Wernwag in 1812.