Rio Felix Bridge - Hagerman, NM
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saopaulo1
N 33° 07.905 W 104° 20.182
13S E 561901 N 3666088
A bridge in Hagerman, NM.
Waymark Code: WMTJ20
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2016
Views: 1
"Completed in 1926, the Rio Felix Bridge was one of the most important structures in New Mexico’s highway system. The bridge was placed across the river at nearly a 45-degree angle to increase stability during floods. Constructed with three 144 foot Pratt Truss spans, it is the longest bridge of its type in New Mexico. Bypassed in 1984, the bridge is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its design, enhancing local farming and tourism at Carlsbad Caverns."
Original Use: Railroad
Date Built: 1926
Construction: Steel
Condition: Good
Date Abandoned: 1984
Bridge Status - Orphaned or Adopted.: Orphaned
See this website for more information: Not listed
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