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Eastern approach.

Photo taken by aaron leibold in May 2011

BH Photo #209255

Overview: Abandoned Parker Through Truss bridge over Gudalupe River on abandoned Railroad
Location: Kendall County, Texas
Status: Abandoned
History: Built 1900-1906
Railroads: - San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railway (SA&AP)
- Southern Pacific Railroad (SP)
Design: Three section abandoned R/R Through Truss Bridge. The Eastern approach span is a 135ft long Pratt Through Truss dated 1906. The center span is a 200ft long Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss dated 1900. The main span is a 200ft long replacement section of riveted Parker design (no date). The span is longer than the original and rests on a concrete pier 20 ft beyond the abandoned original stone pier. The Truss sections are approached by wooden trestles on both ends. Total length of bridge is 1070 ft.
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 200.0 ft.
Total length: 1,070.0 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +29.97639, -98.84487 (decimal degrees)
29°58'35" N, 98°50'42" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 14/514965/3316179 (zone/easting/northing)
Quadrangle map:: Waring
Inventory number: BH 49375 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

January 9, 2019: Updated by Luke: Added category "Harriman Lines Common Standard Truss"
June 29, 2014: New Street View added by Ralph Demars
May 3, 2013: Updated by Luke Harden: Added categories "San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railway", "Southern Pacific Railroad"
August 19, 2011: Added by aaron leibold