Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Delaware River Bridge

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This bridge consists of a six panel, riveted Pratt through truss with a concrete deck and a six panel, riveted Parker pony truss with a wooden deck. This picture was taken looking north towards Arrington, Kansas.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in 2004

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Looking south at the Parker pony truss.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in 2004

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The plaque above the roadway.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in 2004

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Facts

Overview: Through truss bridge over Delaware River, 1.3 mi. south of Arrington
Location: Atchison County, Kansas
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built ca. 1930
Design: Pratt through truss with Parker pony truss approach span.
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 120.0 ft.
Total length: 263.1 ft.
Deck width: 20.0 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 15.0 ft.
Recognition: Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.44333, -95.53167 (decimal degrees)
39°26'36" N, 95°31'54" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/282139/4369034 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Arrington
Inventory number: BH 17363 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 03/2006): Deck condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 46.2 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2006): 82