Title:
An unidentified man stands on a bridge built over a river near Turlock, California, circa 1920.
Creator:
Unknown
Subject:
Bridges -- California -- Turlock
Floodplains -- California
Howe, William
Description:
A photograph of a bridge that is a variation of the Howe truss design. It was one of the most popular early designs, patented
by William Howe in 1840. Truss design became more standardized and steel replace iron for structural work. With the introduction
of automobiles bridges had to be designed for heavier loads, but except for the use of larger and stronger members, only minor
refinements occured until about 1940. Stanislaus County is part of a large floodplain and any bridges built over the rivers
had to withstand the force of high and fast flowing waters. Some of the bridges prior to this style were washed away.
Publisher:
California State University, Stanislaus. University Library. Special Collections
Date:
circa 1910
Type:
image
Format:
1 photographic print; 21 x 26 cm.
Identifier:
cturs_111
Language:
eng
Coverage:
Stanislaus County (Calif.); Turlock (Calif.)
Rights:
public domain
Material in the public domain. No restrictions on use.