Washington Avenue Bridge (Waco, Texas)
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Washington Avenue Bridge | |
 Washington Avenue Bridge in 2012 | |
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| Location | Washington and Elm Aves. across Brazos River, Waco, Texas |
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| Coordinates | 31°33′40″N 97°7′43″W / 31.56111°N 97.12861°WCoordinates: 31°33′40″N 97°7′43″W / 31.56111°N 97.12861°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1902 |
| Architect | J.H. Sparks |
| Architectural style | Pennsylvania through-truss |
| NRHP reference # | 98000143[1] |
| Added to NRHP | February 20, 1998 |
The Washington Avenue Bridge in Waco, Texas was built in 1902 and was then the longest single-span vehicular truss bridge in Texas. It has a 450-foot (140 m) span across the Brazos River. It provided for traffic circulation in addition to that provided by the 1870-built Waco Suspension Bridge one block downriver (east).[2]
The bridge cost $93,399 for its construction, not including $1,850 for railings and approach spans. Its cost was split by McLennan County and the City of Waco, who became equal owners.[2]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- 1 2 Matthew Haberling (April 1, 1997). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Washington Avenue Bridge". National Archives. Missing or empty
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