Elk Falls Pratt Truss Bridge

The Elk Falls Pratt Truss Bridge, near Elk Falls, Kansas, spans the Elk River at the east end of Montgomery St. It was built in 1892 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.[1]

Elk Falls Pratt Truss Bridge
Nearest cityElk Falls, Kansas
Coordinates37°22′27″N 96°11′02″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1892
Architectural stylePratt Truss
MPSMetal Truss Bridges in Kansas 1861--1939 MPS
NRHP reference No.94000403[1]
Added to NRHPMay 6, 1994

It is a Pratt truss bridge built by the George E. King Bridge Co. The bridge was taken out of service in the 1970s and, in 1992, was in the process of some restoration. It was open for pedestrian use.[2]

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