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In the market for a historic truss bridge? If so, you may be interested to
know more about TxDOT's historic bridge marketing program. Before we remove
old bridges from state highways, county roads and city streets, the state
markets these antique spans to the public for use at new locations. Limited
federal monies are available and may cover minor repair and possibly relocation.
Bridges acquired through the program can be used for almost any purpose.
During the past 10 years, recipients have moved trusses to golf courses,
recreation parks, hike and-bike trails, pedestrian walkways, and private roads.
All bridges are offered as is. Most of the marketed spans are relatively
lightweight metal trusses and can be moved in one piece, with no disassembly
required. A typical truss weighs 10 to 15 tons (without the deck), and is 50 to
150 feet long and 10 to 18 foot wide.
TxDOT markets bridges at various time throughout the year. Through newspapers
and other media, TxDOT gets the word out to the public when spans are available.
TxDOT also sends out information packets on available bridges to individuals and
entities on its bridge marketing mailing list. Each information packet contains
detailed location and structural information on the bridges, as well as
instructions and deadlines for preparing a bridge reuse proposal.
TxDOT evaluates all received proposals in consultation with the Texas
Historical Commission. Uses that keep a historic truss bridge accessible to
public and that are sensitive to its historic fabric are given preference in the
selection process.
If you want to add your name to TxDOT's historic bridge marketing list, you
can e-mail us or phone (512) 416-2628. |
