GC3R8GG Bridge L4560 (Traditional Cache) in Minnesota, United States created by kc9gbo

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kc9gbo: They've done a good job of removing any trace of the Road and Bridge

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A cache by kc9gbo Message this owner

Hidden : 8/18/2012

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Size: Size: small (small)

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Geocache Description:

Simple cache in the middle of a wetland on a lonely old bridge that runs between a few roads.

Swung by this way one day to see where the road went and was surprised to find this old bridge hidden away in what I consider a nice scenic area. You will be looking for a peanut butter jar attached to a tether to keep it in place when this area floods. Take time to enjoy the area and check out this old bridge! I've attached a little data about the bridge from a site I found that will tell a bit about this bridge: Overview Pony truss bridge over an unnamed creek on CR 257 Location Houston County, Minnesota Status Open to traffic History Built 1911 Design Warren pony truss with all verticals Dimensions Length of largest span: 42.7 ft.
Total length: 46.6 ft.
Deck width: 16.1 ft. Approximate latitude, longitude +43.77611, -91.34500   (decimal degrees)
43°46'34" N, 91°20'42" W   (degrees°minutes'seconds") Approximate UTM coordinates 15/633186/4848337 (zone/easting/northing) USGS topographic map La Crescent Inventory numbers MN L4560 (Minnesota bridge number)
BH 20440 (Bridgehunter.com ID) Inspection (as of 09/2010) Deck condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 19.5 (out of 100) Average daily traffic (as of 1986) 10

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