Rock Island Bridge, Railway bridge in Kansas City, US
The Rock Island Bridge spans the Kansas River, connecting the Armourdale neighborhood with West Bottoms through two main spans and one smaller eastern span.
The American Bridge Company constructed the current structure in 1905 after the original bridge was destroyed by the flood of 1901.
The bridge supported the Kansas City Stockyards District operations along the Kansas River, which ranked as the second-largest beef processing center worldwide.
The structure features a screw-jack lifting system designed to adjust the bridge position during flood conditions, protecting the infrastructure from water damage.
The bridge transformation includes event spaces for 300 people, recreational areas for markets, and multiple viewing platforms integrated into the existing steel framework.
Official opening: 1905
GPS coordinates: 39.09110,-94.60870
Latest update: March 14, 2025 07:03
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