Rio Puerco Bridge
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N 35° 02.021 W 106° 56.476
13S E 322917 N 3878500
This old truss bridge on Route 66 a few miles west of Albuquerque, has been replaced, but is being preserved in place.
Waymark Code: WM5ENW
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 12/28/2008
Views: 31
From the sign at the site:
This Parker through truss located on the Historic Route 66 was built in 1933. It was fabricated by the Kansas City Structural Steel Company and erected by F. D. Shufflebarger of Albuquerque. Its 250 foot length is one of the longest in New Mexico. Repairs and remodeling were completed in 1957. This structure was replaced in 1999 and is being preserved by the New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department.
The following info is from the website below:
The bridge is the longest single span Parker truss bridge in the state. Its span is 250 feet long, consisting of ten 25-foot long panels. Each panel's top chord is angled differently, making the polygonal top chord characteristic of Parker truss design bridges. The deck is constructed of concrete with an asphalt surface, resting on steel stringers. In 1957 the truss was remodeled by removing the lowest portal struts and installing lighter struts for higher clearance.
Original Use: Vehicle - Car / Truck
Date Built: 1933
Construction: Steel
Condition: Good
See this website for more information: [Web Link]
Date Abandoned: 1999
Bridge Status - Orphaned or Adopted.: Orphaned
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