Union Pacific Bridge (Two Rivers Bridge)
Bridge in Kansas City, Kansas, United States
The Union Pacific Bridge (Two Rivers Bridge) is the first bridge on the Kansas River at Kansas City. It was built in 1904, and is a four span, through-truss structure carrying a single railroad track. It is located immediately north from the Intercity Viaduct. It replaces the first bridge at this location, which was destroyed by a flood in 1903.
Union Pacific Bridge (Two Rivers Bridge) | |
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Coordinates | 39°06′51″N 94°36′51″W / 39.1141°N 94.6141°W |
Carries | 1 track of Union Pacific Railroad |
Crosses | Kansas River |
Locale | Kansas City, Kansas |
Official name | UPRR Kansas River Bridge 1 |
Characteristics | |
Design | 4 span Thru-Truss |
History | |
Opened | 1904 |
Location | |
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