Rio Puerco Bridge
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member ChapterhouseInc
N 35° 02.022 W 106° 56.465
13S E 322933 N 3878502
One of the old Route 66 bridges has been preserved along I40.
Waymark Code: WMA1GR
Location: New Mexico, United States
Date Posted: 10/31/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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The Rio Puerco Bridge is a Parker Through truss bridge located on historic U.S. Route 66, crossing the Rio Puerco, that was built in 1933. It is located approximately 19 miles (30 km) west of Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.

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This Parker Through Truss located on historic Route 66 was built in 1933. It was fabricated by the Kansas City Structural Steel Company and erected by F.D. Shufflebarger of Albuquerque. Its 250 length is one of the longest in New Mexico. Repairs and remodeling were completed in 1957. This structure was replaced in 1999 and is being preserved by the New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department.
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