Warren Through Truss over the Saskatchewan River - Medicine Hat AB CAN
N 50° 02.588 W 110° 40.506
12U E 523263 N 5543477
The Canadian Pacific Railway truss bridge over the Saskatchewan River Medicine Hat
Waymark Code: WM1860F
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 06/05/2023
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This Canadian Pacific Railroad bridge is composed of two Warren Through Truss segments and a longer girder segment across the Saskatchewan River.
From the Historic Bridges website:
facility Carried / Feature Intersected: Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over South Saskatchewan River
Location:
Medicine Hat, Cypress County, Alberta: Canada
Structure Type:
Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and
Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed
Construction Date and Builder / Engineer By Builder/Contractor: Unknown
Rehabilitation Date; N/A
Not Available or Not Applicable
Main Span Length
150.0 Feet (45.7 Meters)
Structure Length
977.0 Feet (297.8 Meters)
Roadway Width:
Not Available
Spans:
2 Main Span(s) and 6 Approach Span(s)
Inventory Number:
Not Applicable"
Parking Coordinates:: N 50° 02.562 W 110° 40.542
Length of Span:
977.0 Feet (297.8 Meters)
www:
https://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=alberta/cprsouthsaskatchewanriver/
Date Built: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.