St. Joseph Swing Bridge, Railway bridge across Missouri River between St. Joseph, Missouri and Elwood, Kansas, United States.
The St. Joseph Swing Bridge features metal rivet-connected Pratt through truss construction with a main span measuring 234 feet in length and 544 feet total structure length.
Built in 1906 by the American Bridge Company of New York, this structure replaced an original bridge from 1873 that cost $716,000 and served the St. Joseph & Denver City Railroad.
The first bridge inauguration in 1873 included a six-mile procession of civic associations and trade representatives demonstrating various activities from St. Joseph.
The bridge maintains an open position to accommodate maritime traffic and closes for train passage, particularly serving Union Pacific coal transport routes between Missouri and Wyoming.
The structure contains extensive v-lacing, lattice work, and a portal bracing cutout that displays its 1904 construction date.
Location: Missouri
Location: Kansas
GPS coordinates: 39.75340,-94.85830
Latest update: March 4, 2025 04:04
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