(Bridge Hunter broke Mar 22, 2023;
Historic Bridges;
Satellite)
"This bridge is a rare example of a suspended deck continuous through truss bridge. The bridge design is noted for looking like a trussed through arch, however because the truss spans that flank the pretend arch span in the center are connected to it such that they form a continuous structure, the bridge does not function as an arch, but rather functions as a continuous through truss bridge with an arched shape. The deck is then connected to the arch-shaped truss via vertical suspenders." [HistoricBridges]
This 1950s photo catches the old and new road bridges.
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jmohney via Bridge Hunter comment by Ian Anderson [This web page as some more bridge photos.] |
As HistoricBridges explains, the truss members are box beams with "hand holds."
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