Rainbow Bridge

Rainbow Bridge is a reinforced concrete road bridge that crosses Brush Creek with a distinctive arch structure rising above the roadway. The structure displays the construction methods used in Kansas during the early 1920s.

Architect James Barney Marsh designed this concrete bridge in 1923 using innovative construction techniques. The design represented an important advancement in early twentieth century bridge building methods.

The bridge marks a key location along historic Route 66, where travelers once passed through on their journeys across the country. It shows how this famous road connected the region to the wider United States.

The bridge is accessible via South East Beasley Road in Riverton and can be explored on foot or by car. The location is easy to reach when following the historic roads through the region.

This is the last Marsh Arch Bridge still standing on Route 66, representing a rare example of this architectural style. The bridge is listed on two major historic registers, highlighting its importance to the nation's infrastructure history.

Location: Cherokee County

Inception: 1923

Architects: James Barney Marsh

Made from material: reinforced concrete

GPS coordinates: 37.07340,-94.74057

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:06