James C. Nance Memorial Bridge
James C. Nance Memorial Bridge, Historic truss bridge in Purcell, United States
The James C. Nance Memorial Bridge stretches for 3,642 feet across the Canadian River, connecting the communities of Purcell and Lexington in Oklahoma.
The structure, built in 1938 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2003, underwent a complete reconstruction in 2019 to become a four-lane concrete bridge.
The bridge received its name from James C. Nance, a newspaper publisher who served as Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives and President of the State Senate.
The bridge carries U.S. Route 77 and State Highway 39, reducing the travel time between Purcell and Lexington from 43 minutes to just 3 minutes.
The reconstruction project utilized 20,000 cubic yards of concrete and 6 million pounds of rebar, incorporating elements from the original 1938 design.
Location: Oklahoma
Official opening: 1938
GPS coordinates: 35.01500,-97.34389
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:15
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