Glasgow Railroad Bridge, Railway bridge in Glasgow, Missouri
The Glasgow Railroad Bridge stretches 2,434 feet across the Missouri River with four Parker through truss spans, each measuring approximately 311 to 339 feet in length.
Originally constructed in 1878 as the world's first all-steel bridge, the current structure was rebuilt in 1900 by Lassig Bridge and Iron Works using Parker through truss design.
This historic crossing represents a significant milestone in American industrial expansion and serves as an important landmark for Missouri's transportation heritage and engineering achievement.
The bridge currently handles approximately five trains per day as part of the Kansas City Southern railway network, connecting Howard County and Saline County for regional freight movement.
The structure combines original 1878 steel supports with 1900 reconstruction elements and features pin-connected Parker trusses alongside rivet-connected Pratt deck trusses in its approach spans.
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