SP/UPRR Sycamore Creek Bridge -- US 90 E of Del Rio TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Benchmark Blasterz
N 29° 23.249 W 100° 42.342
14R E 334475 N 3252125
The busy Union Pacific railroad bridge over Sycamore Creek, formerly owned by the Southern Pacific Railroad, on the busy San Antonio to Del Rio line to Mexico.
Waymark Code: WMPNAX
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 1

On this long combination truss and girder bridge over Sycamore Creek east of Del Rio on the Kinney-Val Verde County line, there are two separate sets of truss spans.

The first set of two truss spans are located on the east side of this long bridge.

After a short section of girder, the second set of four truss spans take the bridge over the rest of Sycamore Creek.

This bridge is easily seen from the US 90.

From the bridgehunter.com website: (visit link)

"Overview

Warren through truss with all verticals bridge over Sycamore Creek on Railroad

Location
Val Verde County, Texas, and Kinney County, Texas

Status
Open

Railroads
- Southern Pacific Railroad (SP)
- Union Pacific Railroad (UP)

Design
Warren through truss with all verticals

Dimensions
Length of largest span: 153.0 ft.
Total length: 578.0 ft.
Deck width: 15.0 ft."
Bridge Type: Truss

Bridge Usage: Railroad

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

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