Trestle advice please

fran1942

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Hello, I am constructing a trestle bridge circa 1920-1930.
Can someone please tell me if a wooden trestle with a steel plate girder central section would be feasible for 1920-30 USA ?
Does anyone have any photos of this type of combination steel girder / wooden trestle bridge ?
I found one picture of what I want. See attached. Anyone know of other similar pics ?

Thanks very much for any help.
 

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nachoman

the central span is definitely made of steel, and probably a replacement for an original wooden truss. Great looking bridge to model.

kevin
 

fran1942

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thanks guys. Please tell me would a bridge like this with a steel centre span be feasible for 1920-30 USA ?

Also, were centre spans of this design ever made of wood, or are they always metal ?

Thank you kindly.
 
From my research, most timber trestle weren't made to clear-span distances like bridges. I've seen lots of pics similar to that above, but don't know if the plate girders are original or replacements. I say go for it. Don't forget to post some pics when you're done.
Doc
 

jim currie

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here is one of the SP main line near holtvill CA was used from the 1920's till line closed in the 70' or 80's so i was told by local:)
 

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