Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Saline River US 63 Bridge

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Postcard

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Side view

These black-and-white photos were provided by the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department

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Oblique view

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Plaque

Saline River

Lakeside Bridge & Steel Co.
Contractor.

Arkansas
State Highway Commission.
Dwight H. Blackwood, Chairman.
C.S. Christian, Engineer.

1929

Facts

Overview: Lost two-span through truss bridge over Saline River on US 63 (formerly AR 15)
Location: Bradley County, Arkansas
Status: Replaced by a prestressed concrete bridge
History: Built 1929 by the Lakeside Bridge & Steel Company; replaced 1991
Builder: - Lakeside Bridge & Steel Co.
Design: Pair of riveted, 8-panel Parker through trusses
Inventory numbers: AHTD 00569 (Arkansas Highway and Transportation Dept. bridge number)
BH 10235 (Bridgehunter.com ID)