This unique skewed truss crosses the Delaware River at Perry, Kansas.
This bridge features a pair of riveted Baltimore Through Trusses. The eastern span was built in 1905, and consists of 5 panels. This span is set at a much heavier skew than the other span.
The western span is a smaller 4-panel Baltimore Through Truss, built in 1926. These two spans are set onto concrete substructures.
Photographic evidence shows that the 1926 span was installed after the previous span was destroyed in a flood.
The east span is a typical Union Pacific design. Union Pacific built many similar heavily built trusses during this era. Most were contracted by American Bridge Company of New York.
The differences in trusses are noticeable. The older 1905 truss has more decorative features, while the newer one is much heavier. The bridge is parallel to Bridge Road.
The author has ranked this bridge as being moderately significant, due to the unique back story and combination of trusses seen at this location.
This span is in good condition, and should safely serve railroad traffic for years to come.
The photo above is looking east along the bridge. Because of the nature of this region, good overview photos of the bridge are extremely hard. The author hopes to return for better photos.