Rio Felix Bridge - Hagerman, NM
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saopaulo1
N 33° 07.921 W 104° 20.172
13S E 561917 N 3666118
An orphaned truss bridge in Hagerman, NM.
Waymark Code: WMTJ22
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2016
Views: 3
From a plaque at the site: "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."
Date Built: 01/01/1926
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Parking Coordinates:: Not Listed
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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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