Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Crane-Venator Road Bridge

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ELEVATION OF SOUTH SIDE

HAER ORE,13-CRAN.V,1-4

Photo taken by James Norman in 1996

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APPROACH VIEW FROM EAST

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Photo taken by James Norman in 1996

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VIEW OF TRUSS JOINTS

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Photo taken by James Norman in 1996

Overview: Kingpost through truss bridge over South Fork Malheur River on Crane-Venator Road
Location: Harney County, Oregon
Status: Replaced by a pre-cast concrete girder bridge in 1996
History: Built in 1964
Design: Very rare example of a timber king post truss bridge in Oregon.
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 39.0 ft.
Total length: 64.0 ft.
Deck width: 21.75 ft.
Also called: South Fork Malheur River Bridge
Inventory number: BH 36955 (Bridgehunter.com ID)