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National and State Registers of Historic Places

West Sappa Creek Lattice Bridge

Picture of property 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.



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