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Riveted Warren pony truss.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2006

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The bridge has a long approach from the south.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2006

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Looking north.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2006

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Saline River, 0.5 mi. west and 0.2 mi. south of Sylvan Grove
Location: Lincoln County, Kansas
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1905
Design: Warren pony truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 69.9 ft.
Total length: 125.9 ft.
Deck width: 15.7 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.00500, -98.41167 (decimal degrees)
39°00'18" N, 98°24'42" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 17948 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 01/2007): Deck condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 20.1 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2002): 40