About Tripp Bridge
The Tripp Bridge carries County Route 29/9 (River Bend Road) over Bull Creek in Tripp, Wayne County, West Virginia. The pin-connected camelback Pratt through truss, originally built in 1925, underwent significant rehabilitation in 1994. 1 This refurbishment included replacing the floor system with new beams and lower chords.
Structure
Dimensions & Classification
| Structural Form | Through Truss — Pratt Through Truss — Camelback |
|---|---|
| Primary Material | Steel |
| Total Length | 150' |
| Deck Width | 12'8" |
| Vertical Clearance | 17'3" |
| Connections | Pin-connected |
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Sources & Citations
References for this location, in MLA format.
- Tripp Truss. West Virginia Historic Bridge Inventory Form, State Historic Preservation Office, 2013. ↗
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