Kate Shelley High Bridge
Kate Shelley High Bridge, Steel railway bridge in Boone, United States
The double-track railroad bridge stretches 2,685 feet across the Des Moines River at a height of 185 feet above the water.
Engineer George S. Morison designed this steel railway bridge for the Chicago and North Western Railway, completing construction in 1901 after two years.
The bridge bears the name of Kate Shelley, who at age 15 crossed a dangerous bridge during a storm to prevent a passenger train disaster.
Union Pacific Railroad maintains the bridge as part of its Overland Route, connecting Chicago to the western United States through regular freight service.
The structure stands among the highest and longest double-track railroad bridges in the United States, featuring distinctive steel tower supports.
Location: Iowa
Architects: George S. Morison
GPS coordinates: 42.05950,-93.96920
Latest update: May 11, 2025 17:56
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