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This bridge consists of a seven panel riveted Pratt through truss and a four panel riveted pony truss.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in February 2008

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Looking south.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in February 2008

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Overview
Through truss bridge over Cottonwood River, 2.1 mi. east and 0.6 mi. south of Florence
Location
Marion County, Kansas
Status
Open to traffic
History
Built 1915
Design
Pratt through truss
Dimensions
Length of largest span: 125.9 ft.
Total length: 180.1 ft.
Deck width: 17.1 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude
+38.23667, -96.87333   (decimal degrees)
38°14'12" N, 96°52'24" W   (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number
BH 18017 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 09/2006)
Deck condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 41.4 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2005)
40

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Built 1915 (688)
Built during 1910s (3,558)
Kansas (1,443)
Marion County, Kansas (13)
Open (21,592)
Owned by county (14,138)
Pony truss (9,385)
Pratt truss (1,405)
Span length 125-175 feet (1,989)
Structurally deficient (10,792)
Total length 175-250 feet (1,775)
Truss (15,742)

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