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Historic Bridges: Brazos River

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: 10

Brazos Point Bridge
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CR-1118 (CR-1175) Over Brazos River in Rural: Johnson County, Texas and Bosque County, Texas, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 799 ft. Main Span: 142 ft. Roadway: 14.5 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1914 By: Austin Bridge Company of Dallas, Texas
This bridge is noted for its multi-span pin-connected truss spans, plus it also has a long series of stringer approach spans.
Newcastle Bridge
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US-380 (Abandoned Alignment) (Hardin Lane) (Former TX-120) Over Brazos River in Newcastle: Young County, Texas, United States
Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 850 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1932 By: Buckner Brothers of Cleburne, Texas and Texas Highway Department
Bypassed and abandoned, this impressive multi-span through truss bridge soars over the Brazos River valley.
TX-6 Brazos River Bridge
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TX-6 Over Brazos River in Rural: Knox County, Texas, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 755 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1939 By: Virginia Bridge and Iron Company of Roanoke, Virginia and Oran Speer of Alvord, Texas
This bridge features a combination of continuous and simple spans, but was designed to look continuous throughout.
TX-89 Brazos River Bridge
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I-20 North Frontage Road (Former TX-89) Over Brazos River in Rural: Parker County, Texas, United States
Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 892 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1934 By: Buckner Brothers of Cleburne, Texas and Texas Highway Department
This bridge is an example of a state standard through truss bridge in Texas, and includes a series of approach spans as well.
US-281 Brazos River Bridge
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US-281 (Southbound) Over Brazos River in Rural: Palo Pinto County, Texas, United States
Metal Continuous 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,138 ft. Main Span: 252 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1939 By: Brown and Root of Houston, Texas and Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. and Texas Highway Department
This outstanding example of a continuous through truss stands out as the only one of its kind in this area.
US-67 Brazos River Bridge
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US-67 Westbound Over Brazos River in Rural: Somervell County, Texas, United States
Metal Continuous 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 1,197 ft. Main Span: 250 ft. Roadway: 27.7 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1947 By: Unknown and Texas Highway Department
This is a classic small scale riveted continuous through truss bridge that has been repaired despite damage from truck hits.
Waco Railroad Bridge East
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Railroad Over Brazos River in Waco: McLennan County, Texas, United States
Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1906 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
One of two historic railroad bridges sitting side by side, this was built by a prolific and noteworthy bridge company.
Waco Railroad Bridge West
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Railroad Over Brazos River in Waco: McLennan County, Texas, United States
Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
One of two historic railroad bridges sitting side by side, this is an impressive Parker truss.
Waco Suspension Bridge
Bridge Street Bridge
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Bridge Street Over Brazos River in Waco: McLennan County, Texas, United States
Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Wire Cable Suspension, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Span: 475 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1870 By: John A. Roebling Sons Company of Trenton, New Jersey and Thomas M. Griffith
Mostly rebuilt in 1914, retaining a few portions of the previous 1870 bridge, this magnificent structure is a preserved Waco landmark and an important historic bridge.
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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