
LONGEST - Pony Truss Bridge on Route 66 - Bridgeport, OK
N 35° 32.717 W 098° 18.933
14S E 562040 N 3933731
Quick Description: 38 Pony Trusses each just over 100' in length.
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2007 9:50:24 PM
Waymark Code: WM2FPM
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Long Description:The Pony Bridge at the Canadian River is 3944.33 feet long and
contains 38 Pony Trusses. It was completed July 1, 1933. Each of
the trusses are numbered (1-38).
It sure seems very long when you are on it. This is definitely
an experience to have and is the best example of a truss bridge
along the Mother Road, Route 66.
An interesting side note about this historic bridge is that it
is featured in the 1939 classic film "The Grapes of Wrath" staring
Henry Fonda. The scene where grandpa dies and is buried was shot
near the west end of this bridge.