Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Neosho River Bridge

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I took these three photos in November of 2001 as the new bridge was being constructed to the north. The old bridge was a double span, five panel, riveted Pratt through truss.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2001

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Looking northeast.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2001

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Looking east.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2001

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Facts

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Neosho River, 4.0 mi. east of Emporia
Location: Lyon County, Kansas
Status: No longer exists
History: Built ca. 1930; replaced 2001
Design: Pratt through truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 100.0 ft.
Total length: 203.0 ft.
Deck width: 18.7 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 15.0 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +38.40500, -96.10000 (decimal degrees)
38°24'18" N, 96°05'60" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 18002 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 01/2005): Deck condition rating: Excellent (9 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Excellent (9 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Excellent (9 out of 9)
Sufficiency rating: 100.0 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2004): 50