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SAMSON OF THE CIMARRON BRIDGE
13 MILES NORTHEAST OF LIBERAL, KANSAS NEXT TO US H
LIBERAL, KANSAS -USA
Location: LIBERAL, KS
Description:
Web Site SAMSON OF THE CIMARRON BRIDGE HOMEPAGE
Related Webs: CIMARRON BRIDGE
Related Webs: MIGHTY SAMSON
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Comments/Directions:
Currently owned and operated by the Union Pacific Railroad, this bridge was built in 1939 by the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad to improve this section of track in western Kansas. The bridge spans the Cimarron River which was prone to flash floods and the original trestles were frequently washed out. The line also had to descend in and out the river valley necessitating hairpin curves as well. To improve this section of track the Rock Island RR hauled in approximately 3 million cubic yards of material and built this bridge considered a modern marvel of its day. The Samson of the Cimarron bridge and line relocation removed 113 feet of elevation, 353 degrees of curvature, and over 3.5 miles of track. There is a picnic area near the east end of the bridge just off the highway.
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Added 04/15/2009
Updated 04/15/2009
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