Taos Junction Bridge (Old)

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Taos Junction Bridge Postcard

Circa 1920s postcard image

Todd Clark Collection (circa 1920)

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BH Photo #454267

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Description

The bridge predated the current crossing nearby, but was likely about 700 feet upstream. Even though the Howe trusses were taller, like for a through truss, the upper chords were not connected. The listing is based on an early photo postcard, so the bridge was in use circa 1920 and probably earlier.

Facts

Overview: Howe pony truss bridge over Rio Grande River
Location: Taos County, New Mexico
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Design: Tall, Uncovered Howe pony truss
Also called: Rio Grande
Approximate latitude, longitude: +36.33760, -105.73226 (decimal degrees)
36°20'15" N, 105°43'56" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 13/434284/4021643 (zone/easting/northing)
Inventory number: BH 86314 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Update Log

August 13, 2019: New photo from Todd Clark