Ap77 ex RWO Bridge
Bridge built by R W & O to their depot. Last used to carry coal to power station.
Photo taken by Ed Storey about 1980
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SOME DATA FROM: STRAINS ON RAILROAD BRIDGES BY THE NYS BOARD OF RR COMMISSIONERS, 1891. CHAS. F. STOWELL, ENGINEER, (PAGE 1507):
3 PL. GIRDERS x 40'; 3 PL. GIRDERS x 30' (TOWER BENTS); 3 LATTICE TRUSSES x 65'; 1 PRATT TRUSS x 100'; 1 PRATT TRUSS x 200'.
8 BENTS 27' TO 86' ABOVE TOP OF MASONRY; 2 MASONRY PIERS.
Thanks to Luke for adding information on this one. Looks like it would make a really good trail bridge.
Is there any information on this bridge or about its history? I cant seem to find anything about it.
SOME DATA FROM: STRAINS ON RAILROAD BRIDGES BY THE NYS BOARD OF RR COMMISSIONERS, 1891. CHAS. F. STOWELL, ENGINEER, (PAGE 1507):
3 PL. GIRDERS x 40'; 3 PL. GIRDERS x 30' (TOWER BENTS); 3 LATTICE TRUSSES x 65'; 1 PRATT TRUSS x 100'; 1 PRATT TRUSS x 200'.
8 BENTS 27' TO 86' ABOVE TOP OF MASONRY; 2 MASONRY PIERS.