South Llano River Truss Bridge -- Junction TX - Truss Bridges on Waymarking.com

This beautiful continuous Warren through truss bridge was built over the South Llano River in 1936 to bring travelers along the Old Spanish Trail through Junction.

Today it brings folks who want to get off the sameness and uniformity of the I-10 and explore this cute and historic Texas town.

From the Bridgehunter website: (visit link)

Overview
Through truss bridge over South Llano River on Loop 481 in Junction

Location
Junction, Kimble County, Texas

Status
Open to traffic

History
Built 1937

Builders
- Central Bitulithic Construction Co. of Detroit, Michigan
- Gibb Gilchrist of Wills Point, Texas

Design
Warren through truss with all verticals

Dimensions
Length of largest span: 189.0 ft.
Total length: 1,341.9 ft.
Deck width: 24.0 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 16.0 ft.

Recognition
Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on October 10, 1996

Parking Coordinates:: N 30° 29.168 W 099° 45.582 Date Built: 01/01/1937 Length of Span: Length of largest span: 189.0 ft. Total length: 1,341.9 ft. www: http://bridgehunter.com/tx/kimble/71340014216031/

Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.

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