Three-span Skewed Bridge Crossing the Chikaskia River

 

This unusual bridge is located just to the east of Blackwell, Okla.'s downtown. The middle span is 140 feet long. The spans flanking it are 140/160 feet long. The offset is one panel (20 feet). The approach pony spans are 80 feet long.

The photo below shows the bridge's year of construction, 1924, and its builders, the Vincennes Bridge Co., Vincennes, Indiana.

The next photo shows the skewed portals.

A view down stream....                                           A look over the side....

 

A close up of the heavy-duty lattice guards

An over-all shot showing all 5 spans.