Historic Bridges
of the United States
Railroad Bridge
Wilson County
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Kansas
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This seven panel, pin connected Pratt through truss carries a railroad line over the Fall River.
Photo taken by Robert Elder in February 2008
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Note the unique portal bracing.
Photo taken by Robert Elder in February 2008
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Facts
Overview
Through truss bridge over an unnamed road on railroad tracks, 1.0 mi. north and 1.1 mi. west of New Albany
Location
Wilson County
,
Kansas
Status
Open to traffic
History
Built ca. 1930
Design
Pratt through truss
Dimensions
Length of largest span: 140.1 ft.
Total length: 145.0 ft.
Inventory number
BH 18675
(Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection
Average daily traffic
(as of 2001)
10
Categories
Kansas
(1,443)
Open
(21,592)
Owned by railroad
(602)
Pratt truss
(1,405)
Span length 125-175 feet
(1,989)
Through truss
(5,208)
Total length 125-175 feet
(2,627)
Truss
(15,742)
Wilson County, Kansas
(17)
Update Log
February 28, 2008: Updated by Robert Elder: Edited "Design"
February 7, 2008: New photos from Robert Elder
Sources
Robert Elder -
bass-tbn [at] ku [dot] edu
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