Old Rock Island/BNSF Bridge -- Bowie TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
N 33° 33.999 W 097° 51.859
14S E 605409 N 3714686
The former Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad bridge over thr SH 174 near Bowie is still in use by the Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railrosd
Waymark Code: WMKPXX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 05/13/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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This railroad bridge over the SH 174 was painted with the name "Rock Island Line" in the 1950s. That paint is still visible today, even though the Rock Island railroad itself ceased to exist decades ago.
Bridge Type: Rigid Frame (Concrete Deck and Supports)

Bridge Usage: Railroad

Moving Bridge: This bridge is static (has no moving pieces)
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