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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-foot (140 m) span across the Brazos River . It provided for traffic circulation in addition to that provided by the 1870-built Waco Suspension Bridge one block downriver (east).
Waco Suspension Bridge in 2024 Deck of Waco Suspension Bridge in 2007. Before 1869, crossing the Brazos River was a time-consuming and sometimes dangerous ordeal. The only way to cross the river was by ferry, and due to the location of Waco on the growing Chisholm Trail, local businessmen knew that a bridge was needed to support commerce.
Parking at Riverfest can be a hassle. Learn the best places to find parking and transportation to and from Wichita’s annual celebration. Riverfest 2023: Where to park and how to get a ride
Waco in 1886 Suspension Bridge, Waco, Texas In 1866, Waco's leading citizens embarked on an ambitious project to build the first bridge to span the wide Brazos River . They formed the Waco Bridge Company to build the 475-foot (145 m) brick Waco Suspension Bridge , which was completed in 1870.
Jun. 21—WILKES-BARRE — Riverfest celebrates 30 years in Wilkes-Barre starting Friday, June 21 at 5:00 p.m. and carrying through Sunday, June 23, with family-friendly events and fun at Nesbitt ...
Riverfest was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it returns this weekend to Berg and Animas parks in Farmington. Riverfest organizers aiming to draw faraway visitors ...
Waco Suspension Bridge: Extant Suspension: 1870 1987 Bridge Street Brazos River: Waco: McLennan: TX-16: Works Progress Administration Bridge No. 232 Demolished Reinforced concrete cast-in-place slab 1941 1989 Elm Creek Road Voss: Coleman
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