Arkansas River Steel Bridge

Photos

Photographer: H.M. Schnatterly.

RPPC Postcard image provided by David Shedlock

BH Photo #442375

The river has significantly receded due to irrigation and a bridge is no longer needed. It is often completely dry.

Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Big Arkansas River on Automobile
Location: Kinsley, Edwards County, Kansas
Status: Lost
History: Built 1907
Builder: - Wichita Construction Co.
Design: Girder
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 90.0 ft.
Total length: 990.0 ft.
Deck width: 20.0 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +37.92801, -99.37513 (decimal degrees)
37°55'41" N, 99°22'30" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 14/467032/4197893 (zone/easting/northing)
Inventory number: BH 84169 (Bridgehunter.com ID)