PAW PAW CREEK EW-23

WARREN POLYGONAL TOP CHORD, PONY TRUSS
Parker Pony Truss
Structure Number 18E0230N4340002

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Current Ownership: Craig County

Location: On County Road EW-23, approximately 7 miles west and 3 miles north of Vinita.

Spans: 1 Width: 16.5 feet Total Length: 133 feet
Longest Span: 133 feet Connections: Rivets

Posted Date: February 2012 Project Schedule: 2012

Status: Available

The Paw Paw Creek Bridge, located in Craig County approximately 7 miles west and 3 miles north of Vinita, was built in 1909. The bridge was constructed by the Illinois Steel Bridge Company of Jacksonville, Illinois. Warren trusses were generally erected by counties throughout the country beginning in the 1890s and grew to popularity throughout the 1920s and 1930s Late 19th century and early 20th century examples are rare The structure is a unique example of a Warren truss bridge, containing five slopes in the topo chord, resembling a Camelback truss. This example also has an unusual fishbelly bottom chord.