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Historic Bridges: Railroad (Kansas City Southern)

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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Total Bridges Found: 12

Cross Bayou Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Cross Bayou in Shreveport: Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected A-Frame Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 490 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown and J. A. L. Waddell

This is one of only two Waddell A-frame truss bridges in the entire country, and is also noted for its rare pin-connected Warren deck truss approach spans.

Kansas City Southern Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Kansas River (Kaw River) in Kansas City: Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States

Metal 11 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 810 ft. Main Span: 310 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1916 By: Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company of Leavenworth, Kansas and Waddell and Son of Kansas City, Missouri

This railroad bridge features impressive and graceful Parker truss spans.

KCS 63rd Street Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over 63rd Street Trafficway in Kansas City: Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 875 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 20 ft.

Built 1928 By: List Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri and Ash, Howard, Needles, and Tammen of New York, New York

One of several high level bridges on this railroad line, this bridge stands out for its use of steel instead of concrete.

KCS Blue Parkway Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Blue Parkway in Kansas City: Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel (Ribbed) Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 480 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1928 By: List Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri and Ash, Howard, Needles, and Tammen of New York, New York

This is one of several beautiful and impressive railroad bridges on this section of railroad line.

KCS Gregory Boulevard Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Gregory Boulevard in Kansas City: Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Closed Spandrel (Ribbed) Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 500 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1928 By: List Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri and Ash, Howard, Needles, and Tammen of New York, New York

This is one of several beautiful and impressive railroad bridges on this section of railroad line.

KCS Wildcat Hollow Drive Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Wildcat Hollow Drive (67th Street) in Kansas City: Jackson County, Missouri, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 227 ft. Main Span: 112 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1928 By: List Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri and Ash, Howard, Needles, and Tammen of New York, New York

This is one of several beautiful and impressive railroad bridges on this section of railroad line.

Louisiana Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Mississippi River in Louisiana: Pike County, Missouri and Pike County, Illinois, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,053 ft. Main Span: 444 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1898 By: Lassig Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois

This long series of truss spans remains an intact and functioning railroad bridge over the Mississippi River.

Monroe Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Ouachita River in Monroe: Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 915 ft. Main Span: 295 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1907 By: A. M. Blodgett of Kansas City, Missouri and C. Shaler Smith (1882 Substructure)

This large truss bridge has a variety of span types and ages, and has a complex history.

Piasa Creek Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Piasa Creek in Rural: Jersey County, Illinois, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 260 ft. Main Span: 37 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1881 By: Unknown

This is an 1881 stone arch bridge that by 1918 was completely encased in concrete.

Shreveport Railroad Bridge North
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Red River in Bossier City and Shreveport: Bossier Parish, Louisiana and Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,364 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1916 By: Unknown

Located in the heart of the city is this large truss bridge that continues to carry heavy freight trains.

Simmesport Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Atchafalaya River in Simmesport: Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana and Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, United States

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2,170 ft. Main Span: 300 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Harrington and Cortelyou

This large railroad truss swing bridge once carried highway traffic on a shared deck.

Tuscaloosa Railroad Bridge
HSR