Contract price was $6,774.00. The bridge originally featured a concrete deck that had been replaced with a wooden one in 1980. Just 5 years later it would collapse after being struck by an out-of-control vehicle.
Information and photo courtesy of Jim Cooper.
Melissa, you keep finding articles and info on bridges in areas where I've found UCEBs or nothing, and I can't help but wonder what the previous bridge was. I never saw any info on this bridge in Cooper's metal bridge book. Also I've asked around what was there before. Some said it was a metal bridge that was either struck by a vehicle, or destroyed by an overweight truck. But, I didn't know there was that bad an accident there. Four vehicles, and eleven people injured, what a mess! Lucky no one was killed. Now I'd like to learn more details of this bridge sometime, like year built, length, and design. Looks like it may have been a Camelback or Parker. As always, Thanks Melissa.
Tom, you're quite welcome. I'm glad you're enjoying our finds. Tony and I are having a lot of fun finding them !