Pecos River High Bridge, Railway bridge over Pecos River in Val Verde County, United States
The steel deck truss bridge spans across the Pecos River gorge with seven spans and two piers positioned in the water at heights reaching 275 feet.
Engineers from Modjeski and Masters designed this bridge during World War II, completing construction in 1944 despite material limitations due to wartime restrictions.
The bridge forms part of the Historic American Engineering Record, documenting the advancement of railroad infrastructure development in the southwestern United States.
The structure continues to serve both Union Pacific freight operations and Amtrak passenger services, connecting the stations of Sanderson and Del Rio.
The bridge required special approval from the War Production Board before construction could begin due to steel shortages during World War II.
Location: Val Verde County
Inception: 1943
Height: 98 m
Length: 424 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 29.70908,-101.35178
Latest update: May 14, 2025 08:46
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