Delaware River Composite Truss Bridge
National Register of Historic Places

Delaware River Composite Truss Bridge

Valley Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas
Listed
May 8, 2003
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03000371

About this property

The Delaware River Composite Truss Bridge is a composite Parker truss and Warren truss bridge in Valley Falls, Kansas. It was built in 1936. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003. The central span is a riveted Parker through truss which is 152 feet (46 m) in length. That is flanked by two 103 feet (31 m) Warren pony truss spans. Each of the trusses has seven slopes forming its top chords. It brings Coal Creek Road across the Delaware River, 0.1 miles south of the road's intersection with 170th Rd., at the city limits of Valley Falls.

Location

Valley Falls, Jefferson County, Kansas
39.35078, -95.45494

Categories

ENGINEERINGTRANSPORTATION
Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Delaware River Composite Truss Bridge listed on the National Register?

Delaware River Composite Truss Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 8, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Delaware River Composite Truss Bridge?

Delaware River Composite Truss Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Delaware River Composite Truss Bridge?

The period of significance for Delaware River Composite Truss Bridge is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1936.

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