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This is a double span, five panel, pin connected Pratt through truss. This bridge is very similar in design and appearance to the Mingona Bridge, also in Barber County, Kansas.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in January 2008

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On the bridge, looking east.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in January 2004,

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Facts 

Overview
Through truss bridge over Elm Creek, 5.0 mi. west and 4.3 mi. south of Isabel
Location
Barber County, Kansas
Status
Open to traffic
History
Built ca. 1910
Design
Pratt through truss
Dimensions
Length of largest span: 85.0 ft.
Total length: 209.9 ft.
Deck width: 13.4 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 13.2 ft.
Inventory number
BH 17385 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 12/2005)
Deck condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 16.2 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2006)
15

Update Log 

  • June 21, 2009: Updated by Robert Elder: Edited Categories.
  • July 30, 2008: Updated by Robert Elder: Updated Categories.
  • February 27, 2008: Updated by Robert Elder: Edited "Design"
  • January 30, 2008: New photos from Robert Elder

Sources 

  • Robert Elder - bass-tbn [at] ku [dot] edu