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Information:
This Warren deck truss bridge was built in 1927 and spans Percha Creek, cutting through a formidable and beautiful gorge which lies below.
The truss bridge was constructed during a time when the Black Range Highways (now New Mexico State Highway 152) was being built, a highway whereupon the entire project proved quite difficult. Too, on this highway, there are a couple more truss bridges which are through truss structures in stead of the truss deck bridge that this one is.
This Warren deck truss bridge has been preserved by the New Mexico Department of Transportation and is listed on the national Register of historic places.
Open to pedestrians only. Posted to National Register of Historic Places on 15 July 1997
Driving Directions:
The bridge is located on state highway 152 where this highway spans Percha Creek. From IH 25 just north of Oasis, New Mexico, take IH 25 exit 63 and drive west up from the Rio Grande River about 19.3 miles to where the new Percha Creek Bridge crosses the gorge.
Location:
Coordinates:
32,91670, -107,60592
Elevation:
feet
Bridge Specification
Bridge Type:
Warren Deck Truss Bridge with Vertical members
Date Open:
1927
Year Bypassed:
1994
Replace with a concrete beam deck bridge
Total Length:
212.9 feet
Deck Width:
19 feet
Main Span Length:
160.1 feet
Crosses:
Percha Creek
Clearance Above:
(Vehicle Clearance) Open
Clearance Below:
(Vessel Clearance) about 50 feet.
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