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This bridge is a six panel, riveted Pratt through truss and carries Rifle Road over Pipe Creek.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2006

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2006

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Overview: Through truss bridge over Pipe Creek on P.7-7 Local, 2.7 mi. east and 6.0 mi. north of Minneapolis
Location: Ottawa County, Kansas
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1915
Design: Pratt through truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 89.9 ft.
Total length: 91.8 ft.
Deck width: 17.1 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 16.0 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.21833, -97.62833 (decimal degrees)
39°13'06" N, 97°37'42" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 18359 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 03/2006): Deck condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 29.1 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2001): 40

July 9, 2008: Updated by Robert Elder: Edited location in overview and updated categories
February 27, 2008: Updated by Robert Elder: Edited "Design"
February 13, 2008: New photos from Robert Elder

Pipe Creek Bridge

Posted July 8, 2008, by Smarkflea (none)

That should be East, not West of Minne...