SH 16 bridge over the Colorado River -- Mills-San Saba Co. TX
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N 31° 21.189 W 098° 40.306
14R E 531218 N 3468787
An elegant truss bridge over the Colorado River on picturesque State Highway 16
Waymark Code: WMTRN0
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 01/03/2017
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This elegant two-span Parker through truss bridge over the Colorado River crosses the border between Mills and San Saba counties in Central Texas on State Highway 16, one of the prettiest roads in Texas.

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"Overview
Through truss bridge over Colorado River on Texas Hwy 16

Location
Mills County, Texas

Status
Open to traffic

History
Built 1939

Design
Parker through truss

Dimensions
Length of largest span: 149.9 ft.
Total length: 1,205.1 ft.
Deck width: 24.0 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 16.0 ft."
Date Built: 01/01/1939

Length of Span:
1205 feet

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https://bridgehunter.com/tx/mills/231670028903040/

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