15 highway bridges constructed in large southern Army cantonment; preframed all timber trusses 60 ft long were used for channel spans where wider unrestricted waterways were desirable; standard timber trestles used for approach and other short spans; all bridges have 24-ft clear vehicular roadway and are designed for standard H-15 truck train loading; those in areas of heavy pedestrian traffic have 8-ft sidewalk on either side. (See also Wood Preserving News v 21 n 4 Apr 1943 p 37-40 and 48)
Army builds creosoted timber bridges
Pub Works
Public Works ; 74 , n 6
1943
2 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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