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A four panel, pin connected, Bedstead pony truss.

Photo taken by Robert Elder in August 2005

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A.M. BLODGETT KANSAS CITY MO

Photo taken by Robert Elder in August 2005

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1903

Photo taken by Robert Elder in August 2005

Overview: Pony truss bridge over a branch of Canville Creek on 3-18.4 Local, 3.4 mi. east and 1.0 mi. north of Odense
Location: Neosho County, Kansas
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1903by A. M. Blodgett, Kansas City, MO
Design: Bedstead Pratt pony truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 64.9 ft.
Total length: 110.9 ft.
Deck width: 13.4 ft.
Inventory number: BH 18284 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 05/2005): Deck condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 16.7 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2004): 25