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Wohler Bridge

Wohler Bridge

Primary Photographer(s): Nathan Holth

Bridge Documented: April 8, 2013

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Facility Carried / Feature Intersected
Wohler Road Over Russian River
Location
Rural: Sonoma County, California: United States
Structure Type
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Construction Date and Builder / Engineer
1921 By Builder/Contractor: American Bridge Company of New York, New York
Rehabilitation Date
Not Available or Not Applicable
Main Span Length
230.0 Feet (70.1 Meters)
Structure Length
768.0 Feet (234.1 Meters)
Roadway Width
16.7 Feet (5.09 Meters)
Spans
1 Main Span(s)
Inventory Number
20C0155

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This bridge is an uncommon example of a pin-connected Parker truss. It also is noted for its multi-span configuration, with three main spans. The ends of the bridge also have concrete approach spans with balustrade railings. The bridge truss configuration is unusual in that with the two center panels of the truss, the diagonal members pass through two panels instead of just one which is the case with the other panels on the truss. The center panels make the bridge look like a Pennsylvania truss, although the other panels do not display this design, which is why the bridge is being classified as a Parker and not a Pennsylvania truss. The truss retains original lattice railings. The good news with this bridge is that Sonoma County apparently does not plan to demolish and replace the bridge, since the bridge is listed as being slated for seismic retrofit when funds become available.

The bridge was built by the American Bridge Company with the Foundation Company listed as a contractor (likely for the substructure). The bridge was designed by Sonoma County Engineer W. L. Hook.

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