Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Owl Creek Bridge

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Riveted Warren pony truss with verticals.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in February 2008

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in February 2008

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Looking north across the bridge.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in February 2008

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BUILT BY THE CANTON BRIDGE CO 1909

Photo taken by Robert Elder in February 2008

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Broken plaque.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in February 2008

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Owl Creek, 3.4 mi. west of Humboldt
Location: Allen County, Kansas
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1909
Design: Warren pony truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 61.0 ft.
Total length: 64.9 ft.
Deck width: 13.4 ft.
Recognition: Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Approximate latitude, longitude: +37.81167, -95.49000 (decimal degrees)
37°48'42" N, 95°29'24" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/280809/4187840 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Humboldt
Inventory number: BH 17334 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 01/2006): Deck condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 16.8 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2000): 30