ARR Pony Truss Bridge over an Unnamed Creek -- Denali Borough, AK, USA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
N 63° 46.552 W 148° 55.074
6V E 405451 N 7073457
Very cool truss bridge over an unnamed creek is easily seen from the Parks Highway.
Waymark Code: WM173FF
Location: Alaska, United States
Date Posted: 12/01/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ScroogieII
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This handsome pony truss bridge carries the Alaska Railroad over an unnamed creek along the Parks Highway towards the main entrance of Denali National Park.

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Description
This is a three span Pratt pony truss supported by steel truss piers. The center panels show signs of cross bracing that has been removed.

Facts
Overview
Pratt pony truss bridge over Unnamed creek on Alaska Railroad

Location
Denali Borough, Alaska

Status
Open to traffic

Railroad
- Alaska Railroad (ARR)

Design
Pratt pony truss

Dimensions
Length of largest span: 130.0 ft.
Total length: 390.0 ft."
Bridge Type: Truss

Bridge Usage: Railroad

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

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