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Chapman Creek Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 39.350000,-97.463333

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Carries RS 141 over Chapman Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 64.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Chapman Creek in Miltonvale
History: Built ca. 1930; replaced 2004
Built: ca. 1930

Location: Cloud County

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County Line Bowstring Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians. New bridge built in 2019 is open to traffic.

Location: 39.653529,-97.572865

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Carries Republic Road over West Creek
Design: truss/pony/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring pony truss
Total Length: 80.0 Feet
Span Length: 74.1 Feet

Overview: Bowstring truss bridge over West Creek on Republic Road, northwest of Hollis
History: Built in 1876 as part of a four span bridge in the Concordia vicinity.
Built: 1876

Location: Cloud County

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103039

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Overview

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103040

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Deck view

Photo taken by Robert L Elder

119923

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in June 2002

128571

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

128572

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

128573

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Truss detail.

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128574

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Vertical member and upper chord.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

128575

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Upper chord detail.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

128576

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Upper chord detail.

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128577

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

128578

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

128579

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Outrigger.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

189450

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2008

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Elm Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.539167,-97.472778

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Carries CR 366 (Oat Road) over Elm Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 68.9 Feet
Span Length: 54.1 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Elm Creek, 1.2 mi. north and 4.2 mi. west of St. Joseph
History:
Built:

Location: Cloud County

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Middle Pipe Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.379272,-97.581190

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Carries CR 386 (Eagle Road) over Middle Pipe Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 62.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Middle Pipe Creek, 2.0 mi. north and 7.2 mi. west of Miltonvale
History: Built 1939
Built: 1939

Location: Cloud County

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453982

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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

453983

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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

453984

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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

453985

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453986

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453987

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453988

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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

453989

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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2019

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Mulberry Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.426667,-97.423333

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Carries 270th Road over Mulberry Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 97.1 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Mulberry Creek, 1.1 mi. east and 5.2 mi. north of Miltonvale
History:
Built:

Location: Cloud County

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Oak Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.539167,-97.609444

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Carries CR 364 (Plum Road) over Oak Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 53.1 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Oak Creek on CR 364 (Plum Road), 2.2 mi. south and 2.4 mi. east of Concordia
History: Built 1951
Built: 1951

Location: Cloud County

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Pott's Ford Bridge

Status: Open to one-lane traffic

Location: 39.350275,-97.854354

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Carries 40th Road over Solomon River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: From south to north: Pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt pony truss Pin-connected, 8-panel Pratt through truss Two pin-connected, 3-panel half-hip Pratt pony trusses
Total Length: 310.0 Feet
Span Length: 147.9 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Solomon River on 40th Road, southwest of Glasco
History: Built 1884 by the Wrought Iron Bridge Co.
Built: 1884

Location: Cloud County

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103041

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Overview

Photo taken by Robert L Elder

103042

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Looking north

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103043

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Looking south

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103044

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Plaque

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111772

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View from southeast.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2006

111773

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2006

111774

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Eyebar joint. This bridge is constructed of both loop welded and punched eyebars.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2006

111775

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2006

111983

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7-13-51 Flood of 1951 high water mark located at southwest corner of the main span. Mark is several feet above the roadway.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in June 2003

188652

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2008

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1910 Postmark

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KYLE - Republican River Bridge

Status: South truss is intact, north portion of span has been rebuilt as of 8.26.2020.

Location: 39.625422,-97.764598

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Carries Kyle Railroad over Republican River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Two pin-connected, 6-panel Pratt through trusses
Total Length: 465.0 Feet
Span Length: 152.0 Feet

Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Republican River on the Kyle Railroad, northwest of Concordia
History: Originally on a Missouri Pacific line
Built:

Location: Cloud County

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103045

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Overview

Photo taken by Robert L Elder

188656

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2010

188657

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2010

188658

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2010

188659

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2010

188660

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2010

410184

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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in November 2017

410185

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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in November 2017

410186

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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in November 2017

410187

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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in November 2017

464364

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Looking north from grade crossing

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464365

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Looking north

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464366

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Looking north

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464367

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Overview

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464368

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

South approach

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464369

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

South pier

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464370

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Lower angle connection and bearing point

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464371

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Looking north

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464372

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

South Truss

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464373

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Upper Angle Connection

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Upper Connection

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464375

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Lower Connection

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464376

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Middle Pier

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464377

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Date Stamp

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464378

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Looking North

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464379

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

South abutment

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464380

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Looking North

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464381

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Under Bridge

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464382

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Typical condition of truss

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Floor details

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464384

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Joist

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464385

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Looking North

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464386

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Portal Bracing

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464387

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Inside Truss

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Sway Bracing

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Upper Bracing

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Member details

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464391

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Inside Truss

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

North Approach

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464393

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

North Pier

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464394

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

North Span

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464395

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Wreckage of cars

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464396

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Truss wreckage

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Truss wreckage

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Portal details

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Member details

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KYLE Republican River Bridge

Overview

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Photo taken by David Larson

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.596057,-97.571194

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Carries 190th Road (RS 566) over Republican River
Design: truss/through/pegram
Design Details: From East to West: 1 Riveted Lattice through truss 1 Seven panel, pin-connected Pegram through truss 1 Riveted Lattice through truss
Total Length: 460.8 Feet
Span Length: 200.0 Feet

Overview: Three-span through truss bridge over Republican River on 190th Road (RS 566), northeast of Concordia
History: Built 1893 by the Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware as a railroad bridge.
Built: 1893

Location: Cloud County

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103046

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Oblique view

Photo taken by Robert L Elder

103047

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Side view

Photo taken by Robert L Elder

103048

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West portal

Photo taken by Robert L Elder

128588

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The bridge at sunset.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

188647

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2008

188648

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2010

188649

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2010

188650

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2010

188651

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2010

400782

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Looking East

Photo taken by Robert Elder in August 2017

400783

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West Portal

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400784

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Plaque

Photo taken by Robert Elder in August 2017

400785

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Plaque

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400786

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Truss web

Photo taken by Robert Elder in August 2017

464417

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Looking west

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464418

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Looking west

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464419

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Overview

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464420

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

East span

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464421

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Overview

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464422

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Failing east abutment

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464423

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Overview

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464424

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

East abutment

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464425

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Looking east

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464426

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Damage

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464427

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Inside east span

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464428

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Sway bracing, east span

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464429

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Upper bracing, east span

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464430

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Member details, east span

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464431

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Portal details, Pegram span

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464432

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Sway bracing, Pegram span

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464433

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Upper bracings, Pegram span

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464434

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Inside Pegram span

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464435

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Member details, Pegram span

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464436

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Builder plaque

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464437

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Patent plaque

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464438

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Inside truss

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464439

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Sway bracing, Pegram span

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464440

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Sway bracing, west span

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464441

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Member details on west span

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464442

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Looking East

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464443

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Looking East

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464444

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

West abutment

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464445

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Lower angle connection, west span

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464446

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Lower Connection, west span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464447

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Looking east

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464448

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Under west span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464449

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Floor details, west span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464450

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

West pier

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464451

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Pegram span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464452

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Lower connection, west span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464453

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Upper connection, west span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464454

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Upper angle connection, west span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464455

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Lower angle connection, Pegram span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464456

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Upper angle connection, Pegram span

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464457

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Upper connection, Pegram span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464458

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Upper Connection, Pegram span

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Lower connection, Pegram span

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464460

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

East span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

West Pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Pegram span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Overview

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464464

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Under Pegram span

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464465

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Joist, Pegram span

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

West span

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464467

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Overview

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464468

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Looking East

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Looking East

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464470

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Overview

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Looking East

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Portal Bracing, West span

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Inside west span

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Portal bracing, Pegram span

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Looking west into Pegram span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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Republican River Pegram Truss Bridge

Looking west into east span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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CBQ - Republican River Bridge

Status: Closed to railroad traffic with rails removed

Location: 39.600598,-97.573643

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Carries Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad over Republican River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Three pin-connected, 6-panel Pratt through trusses
Total Length: 396.0 Feet
Span Length: 132.0 Feet

Overview: Three-span through truss bridge over Republican River on the former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, northeast of Concordia
History: Built 1894 by the Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago
Built: 1894

Location: Cloud County

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103049

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Side view

Photo taken by Robert L Elder

103050

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Deck view

Photo taken by Robert L Elder

103051

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Eyebar joints

Photo taken by Robert L Elder

110333

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Photo taken by Robert Elder

110334

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Photo taken by Robert Elder

110335

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Photo taken by Robert Elder

110336

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Photo taken by Robert Elder

128580

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

128581

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Eyebar joint. Note that this bridge has very little section loss.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

128582

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

128583

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View of the substructure showing the lower chords and girders.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

128584

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Substructure detail.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

128585

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Member intersecting a girder in the substructure.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

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Bridge

Stitched panorama of the three spans taken from the sandbar on the north side.

Photo taken by Randy Gordon-Gilmore Dec 2014

310041

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Anchorages

These are true pin-connected bridges end-to-end. Rather than a roller shoe, the floating end of the bridge is supended from a swing link.

Photo taken by Randy Gordon-Gilmore in December 2014

310042

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Bottom lateral bracing

The bottom lateral bracing members are the earlier deprecated hammer-welded eye design rather than the later (and more structurally-sound) pierced eyes used on the main diagonals and bottom chords. But on secondary structure it was apparently OK.

Photo taken by Randy Gordon-Gilmore in December 2014

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Alignment chart

Bridge 66.66 callout on the CB&Q track alignment chart

Uploaded by Randy Gordon-Gilmore

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Looking west

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Looking west

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464481

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Looking east

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464482

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Looking east

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464483

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

West abutment

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464484

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464485

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

West pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464486

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464487

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Center span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464488

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Lower connection

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Under bridge

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Looking east

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464491

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

East span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464492

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

East pier

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464493

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Lower angle connection

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

West truss

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Inside Truss

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

464496

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Portal details

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Double hinged lower connection

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Looking east into center span

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Portal bracing

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Unusual pier details

Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2020

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Rebuilt lower angle connection, middle span

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464502

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Plaque

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464503

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Inside truss

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464504

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Member details

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464505

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Sway bracing

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464506

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Upper angle connection

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464507

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Looking east into east span

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464508

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Endpost detail

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464509

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

East Abutment

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464510

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Looking west

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464511

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Double hinged lower connection

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464512

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Upper connection

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464513

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Upper angle connection

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464514

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CBQ Republican River Bridge

Overview

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Rice Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 39.573752,-97.552306

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Carries Footpath over Unnamed creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge at the east edge of Rice
History: Built 1899; restored 1990
Built: 1899

Location: Cloud County

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103052

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Overview

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410428

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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in November 2017

410429

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410430

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410431

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410432

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410433

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410434

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Salt Creek Bowstring Bridge

Status: Removed in 2010 after collapsing in a flood

Location: 39.593702,-97.537033

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Carries 212th Street over Salt Creek
Design: truss/pony/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring pony truss
Total Length: 81.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bowstring pony truss bridge over Salt Creek on 212th Street, southeast of Hollis
History: Collapsed in 2010
Built:

Location: Cloud County

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103053

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Overview

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119924

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in June 2002

119925

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in June 2002

189107

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2008

450177

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West Salt Creek KS 2

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450178

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not much damage - shame it wasn't saved

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Salt Creek Truss Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.638944,-97.563534

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Carries Minor Col. over Salt Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 64.0 Feet
Span Length: 58.1 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Salt Creek on Minor Col., 0.5 mi. north and 0.5 mi. west of Hollis
History: Built 1935
Built: 1935

Location: Cloud County

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128559

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

128560

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

128561

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Photo taken by Robert Elder in November 2008

128562

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ILLINOIS S USA

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128563

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Remains of another bridge.

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189453

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2008

189454

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2008

189455

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Photo taken by Joe Underwood in August 2008

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West Oak Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.484722,-97.656667

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Carries 145th Road over West Oak Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 64.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over West Oak Creek, 6.0 mi. south of Concordia
History: Built 1936
Built: 1936

Location: Cloud County

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West Pipe Creek Drainage Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 39.364722,-97.661944

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Carries Us24 Hwy over West Pipe Creek Drainage
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 82.7 Feet
Span Length: 24.9 Feet

Overview: Lost Concrete tee beam bridge over West Pipe Creek Drainage on Us24 Hwy
History: Built 1929; rehabilitated 1955; replaced 2011
Built: 1929

Location: Cloud County

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KYLE - Clyde Bridge

Status: Removed

Location: 39.584830,-97.402340

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Carries Missouri Pacific Railroad over Republican River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Two span Warren through truss.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 157.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Warren through truss bridge over Republican River on Abandoned railroad line in Clyde
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902

Location: Cloud County

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MP Clyde Bridge

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Salt Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 39.628611,-97.555833

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Carries FAS 566 over Salt Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 58.1 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Salt Creek on FAS 566
History: Built 1935; replaced 1993
Built: 1935

Location: Cloud County

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Buffalo Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 39.629444,-97.931389

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Carries Mitchell Road over Buffalo Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 68.9 Feet
Span Length: 65.9 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Buffalo Creek on Mitchell Road, 4.0 mi. west and 2.5 mi. north of Jamestown
History: Replaced 1995
Built:

Location: Cloud County

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Elm Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 39.490000,-97.479444

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Carries CR 805 (240th Road) over Elm Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 46.9 Feet
Span Length: 44.9 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Elm Creek on CR 805 (240th Road), 3.0 mi. east and 2.7 mi. south of Aurora
History: Replaced 1993
Built:

Location: Cloud County

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Elm Creek Bridge

Status: Unknown status

Location: 39.566389,-97.467500

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Carries CR 360 (Rock Road) over Elm Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 65.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Elm Creek on CR 360 (Rock Road), 0.3 mi. south and 1.3 mi. west of Ames
History:
Built:

Location: Cloud County

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Coal Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 39.496111,-97.740556

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Carries K9 Hwy over Coal Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 106.6 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Slab bridge over Coal Creek on K9 Hwy
History: Built 1955
Built: 1955

Location: Cloud County

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BNSF - Buffalo Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.587806,-97.727629

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Carries BNSF Railway over Buffalo Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 182.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Buffalo Creek on BNSF Railway
History: Built 1900
Built: 1900

Location: Cloud County

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434808

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Photo taken by Nick Schmiedeler in August 2018

434809

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434810

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434811

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464401

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

Looking north, new deck added 2019

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464402

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

South span

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464403

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

South pier

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464404

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

Looking north

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464405

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

South abutment

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464406

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

Center span

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464407

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

North pier

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464408

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

North span

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464409

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

North abutment

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464410

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

Overview

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464411

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

Looking north

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464412

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

Under bridge

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464413

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

Girder details

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464414

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

Looking north, east face

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464415

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

Overview

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464416

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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge

Looking north

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Republican River-US 81 Bridge (Old)

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 39.589207,-97.659174

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Carries US 81 over Republican River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: (5)7-panel, riveted Pratt through trusses
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Republican River on US 81
History: Replaced 1983
Built:

Location: Cloud County

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Concordia Bridge

The Belleville Telescope: March 3 1983

458389

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Concordia Bridge

Blurb

The Belleville Telescope: March 3 1983

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KYLE - Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.596672,-97.780787

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Carries KYLE Railroad over Buffalo Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 127.0 Feet
Span Length: 75.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Buffalo Creek on KYLE Railroad
History: Built 1900
Built: 1900

Location: Cloud County

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

Looking East

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464335

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

Plaque

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464336

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

Looking west

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464337

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

Looking west

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464338

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

East approach

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464339

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

Overview

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464340

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

Main Span

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464341

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

East Pier

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464342

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

East Abutment

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464343

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

Main Span

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464344

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

West Pier

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464345

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

Overview

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464346

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

West Approach

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464347

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

West Abutment

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464348

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

Overview

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464349

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

Girder Details

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464350

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

Main Span

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464351

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

Looking West

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464352

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KYLE Buffalo Creek Bridge (East)

Girder deails

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Republican River Bridge (Older)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 39.590858,-97.668808

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Carries road over Republican River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: (3)8-panel, pinned Parker through trusses
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Parker through truss bridge over Republican River on road
History:
Built:

Location: Cloud County

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Republican River Bridge (Older)

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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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