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Historic Bridges: Puyallup 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: 6

Foothills Trail Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Foothills Trail Rail-Trail) Over Puyallup River in Rural: Pierce County, Washington, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1905 By: Unknown

This metal truss railroad bridge provides an excellent compare and contrast opportunity as it sits next to a rare concrete truss highway bridge.

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George Milroy Bridge
HSR

66th Avenue Over Puyallup River in Fife: Pierce County, Washington, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 345 ft. Main Span: 308 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Hart Construction Company of Tacoma, Washington

This attractive truss bridge is noted for its span length yet is at risk for demolition and replacement!

Lincoln Avenue Bridge
HSR

Lincoln Avenue Over Puyallup River in Tacoma: Pierce County, Washington, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 466 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1929 By: Unknown

This bridge is unusual because each of its three spans is slightly different in length and as a result the members on each span also differ.

McMillin Bridge
HSR

WA-162 Over Puyallup River in Rural: Pierce County, Washington, United States

Concrete 10 Panel Pratt Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 210 ft. Main Span: 170 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: Dolph Jones of Tacoma, Washington and W. H. Witt Company of Seattle, Washington and Homer M. Hadley

One of the most unique bridges in the country, this record-breaking bridge is the most unique of only a few concrete trusses in the country.

Meridian Street Bridge
SR-167 Puyallup River Bridge
HSR

Meridian Street (WA-167) Over Puyallup River in Puyallup: Pierce County, Washington, United States

Metal 14 Panel Rivet-Connected Turner-Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 477 ft. Main Span: 371 ft. Roadway: 21 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company of Seattle, Washington and Maury M. Caldwell

This unique bridge is not a true Turner truss, but is the only known surviving bridge with a configuration similar to a Turner truss.

Puyallup River BNSF Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (BNSF) Over Puyallup River in Tacoma: Pierce County, Washington, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 400 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

One of a couple traditional railroad bridges on this section of river.

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