This is the celebrated bridge of the Mother Road. It is believed to be the longest truss bridge in the state. It consists of 38 of the standard design 100-foot pony truss bridge and two 40-foot approaches with the concrete 'fence' railings.
Two bronze plaques are mounted on each side of the bridge at each end.
Oklahoma Federal Aid Project No. 164-HThis Bridge spans the South Canadian River, which at this point is the boundary between Canadian and Caddo Counties Oklahoma. It is 3,944.33 feet in length and was built jointly by the state and federal governments. Contract for its construction was awarded on August 2, 1932. It was completed and accepted by the state on July 1, 1933. |
Oklahoma Federal Aid Project No. 164-HWm. H. Murray-GovernorOklahoma Highway CommissionH. N. Arnold ChairmanL. B. Gelman Vice ChairmanL. V. Orton MemberEd McDonald Member-SecretaryChas. L. Wilson State Engineer Homer K. White Bridge Engineer O. W. McFerron Construction Engineer E. S. Alderman Resident Engineer Kansas City Bridge Company Contracter |
This photo below shows the three full spans that are visible from the river channel.
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