Historic Bridges of the U.S.

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Historic photo

Photo submitted by Bettye Warner

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Remaining portion in city park

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2007

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Side view of remains

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2007

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Floor beams

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2007

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Lower joint

Photo taken by James Baughn in July 2007

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Castor River on Route A at Marquand
Location: Madison County, Missouri
Status: Replaced by concrete span; portion of old bridge now rests in Marquand City Park
History: Old bridge built 1924 at a cost of about $4,000, raised by the community. Replaced 1993.
Design: Pratt through truss
Approximate latitude, longitude: +37.42811, -90.16979 (decimal degrees)
37°25'41" N, 90°10'11" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/750429/4146127 (zone/easting/northing)
Land survey: Survey #2257 (T. 32 N., R. 8 E.)
USGS topographic map: Marquand
Inventory number: BH 21969 (Bridgehunter.com ID)