Area less than one acre Architect Sparks, J.H. Address Waco, TX 76701, USA Added to NRHP 20 February 1998 | Built 1902 NRHP Reference # 98000143 Opened 1902 | |
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Architectural style Pennsylvania through-truss Similar Waco Suspension Bridge, Wonderland Park, Wet'n'Wild SplashTown, Joyland Amusement Park, NRH2O | ||
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 feet (140 m) span acros the Brazos River. It provided for traffic circulation in addition to that provided by the 1870-built Waco Suspension Bridge one block downriver (east).
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.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
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