LONGEST - Pony Truss Bridge on Route 66 - Bridgeport, OK
N 35° 32.717 W 098° 18.933
14S E 562040 N 3933731
38 Pony Trusses each just over 100' in length.
Waymark Code: WM2FPM
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 10/26/2007
Views: 85
The Pony Bridge at the Canadian River is 3944.33 feet long and contains 38 Pony Trusses. It was completed July 1, 1933. Each of the trusses are numbered (1-38).
It sure seems very long when you are on it. This is definitely an experience to have and is the best example of a truss bridge along the Mother Road, Route 66.
An interesting side note about this historic bridge is that it is featured in the 1939 classic film "The Grapes of Wrath" staring Henry Fonda. The scene where grandpa dies and is buried was shot near the west end of this bridge.
Type of documentation of superlative status: Websearch & Personal Experience
Location of coordinates: On the bridge
Web Site: [Web Link]
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