THE WACO STEEL BRIDGE
AKA
The Washington Street Bridge,
The Iron Bridge
Waco, Texas

by John Troesser

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Waco Steel Bridge view from Vietnam Memorial

A recent view of the Steel Bridge from the Vietnam Memorial grounds
Photo Courtesy of Terri Mathis

Built in 1902, the Waco Steel Bridge was billed as the longest single span bridge in the world.

Considerably shorter than the Suspension Bridge, nonetheless, it was first in its own category and as such was the subject of postcards.

The South side of the bridge is now the site for the Vietnam War Memorial - listing the 64 Wacoans and McLennan Countians who lost their lives in Vietnam.

Another view of the Steel Bridge
Photo Courtesy of Terri Mathis

"Single Span Bridge, Waco, Texas" 1905
Postcard courtesy
rootsweb.com/
~txgenweb// postcards/Index.html

Unused - no postmark, date or message
TE post card archives

A postcard c. 1920
Sent to Omaha, Nebraska
Message: Dear Edmond, I was glad to have such a good school report of you and I trust that your conduct at home is also an A. This is one of the fine bridges that connect the two parts of Waco. It crosses the Brazos River. - Dad
TE post card archives

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THE WACO STEEL BRIDGE AKA The Washington Street Bridge, The Iron Bridge Waco, Texas

THE WACO STEEL BRIDGE
AKA
The Washington Street Bridge,
The Iron Bridge
Waco, Texas