National and State Registers of Historic Places
West Sappa Creek Lattice Bridge
11 miles northwest of Reager
Reager (Norton County)
Listed in National Register
Jan 4, 1990
Architect: Not listed
Category: road-related
Thematic Nomination: Metal Truss Bridges in Kansas
The West Sappa Creek Bridge was constructed in 1900 by the Canton Bridge Company and is an example of a Town Lattice truss bridge with its lattice girder and riveted construction. Its concrete deck is about three feet above the bottom of the stream channel and cast iron sunflowers add a decorative element. It was nominated for its association with local transportation.