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Historic Bridges: John H. Sparks of St. Joseph, Missouri

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.


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Total Bridges Found: 3

John Deere Road Bridge
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John Deere Road Over Shoal Creek in Rural: Caldwell County, Missouri, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: John H. Sparks of St. Joseph, Missouri
This bridge is noted for unusual choice of built-up member design including very simple portal bracing and lightweight verticals.
Pleasant Ridge Road Bridge
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Pleasant Ridge Road Over Cottonwood Creek in Rural: Caldwell County, Missouri, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 48 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 13.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1904 By: John H. Sparks of St. Joseph, Missouri
This rare bedstead truss bridge was damaged and its top chord broken in half, yet it remained standing.
Washington Avenue Bridge
The Waco Steel Bridge
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Washington Avenue (Elm Street) Over Brazos River in Waco: McLennan County, Texas, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 567 ft. Main Span: 450 ft. Roadway: 21.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: John H. Sparks of St. Joseph, Missouri
One of the largest spanning, most beautiful, complete, and important truss bridges in the state.

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