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1936 Pony Truss Bridge

Route 66 (Hwy 124), McCartys, NM
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This 1936 Parker Pony Truss Bridge was built over the San Jose, Rio. The longest span is 100 feet with a total bridge length of 105 feet. The deck is 24 feet wide. The bridge was built at the same time this section of the Mother Road was paved.

GPS: 35.064420, -107.715943

The bridge, which looks like it could use a new paint job, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997

Photo(s): 2013, 2019

 



 

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