Southern Pacific RR Colorado River Bridge -- Columbus TX
N 29° 42.429 W 096° 32.165
14R E 738371 N 3288877
A handsome Southern Pacific Railroad truss bridge over the Colorado River east of Columbus TX.
Waymark Code: WMXA9C
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2017
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This beautiful Camelback through truss bridge was built by the Southern Pacific Railroad in the 1920s to carry railroad traffic across the Colorado River. It was acquired by the Union Pacific Railroad in its merger with the Southern Pacific Railroad in the 1980s.
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"Overview
Camelback through truss bridge over Colorado River on Union Pacific Railroad
Location
Columbus, Colorado County, Texas
Status
Open to traffic
Railroads
- Southern Pacific Railroad (SP)
- Texas & New Orleans Railroad (TNO; T&NO)
- Union Pacific Railroad (UP)
Design
Riveted Camelback Through Truss, featuring 3 spans each 200 ft long. Total length 750 ft.
Dimensions
Length of largest span: 200.0 ft.
Total length: 750.0 ft.
Deck width: 16.0 ft."