Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Grouse Creek Sec. 3 Bridge

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I consider this to be one of the most scenic bridges I have ever photographed. It was built by the Walter Sharp company in 1917. Reportedly, this was once a two span bridge, but the other arch was filled in to preserve the bridge.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in January 2004

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Another view from Grouse Creek.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in January 2004

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W Sharp

Photo taken by Robert Elder in January 2004

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Facts

Overview: Stone arch bridge over Grouse Creek on a local road about four miles north of Cambridge
Location: Cowley County, Kansas
Status: Open to one-lane traffic
History: Built 1917
Design: Stone arch
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 50.8 ft.
Total length: 117.1 ft.
Deck width: 14.1 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +37.37770, -96.65191 (decimal degrees)
37°22'40" N, 96°39'07" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Land survey: T. 31 S., R. 7 E., Sec. 3
Inventory number: BH 17633 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 11/2006): Deck condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Sufficiency rating: 43.2 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2000): 15