US 69 Missouri River Bridge, Modern road bridge across Missouri River between Riverside and Kansas City, United States.
The US 69 Missouri River Bridge is a road bridge crossing the Missouri River between Riverside and Kansas City. It carries traffic between the two states using a combination of steel and concrete structural elements to span the waterway.
The current structure opened in 2016, replacing two earlier bridges that dated to 1933 and 1957. This replacement was undertaken as a joint effort between the transportation authorities of both states.
The bridge serves as a vital connection point between Missouri and Kansas communities, linking Interstate 635 in Riverside to the Fairfax District.
The bridge provides wide driving lanes for vehicles and separate pathways for people on foot and on bicycles. Both groups can cross the river safely without interfering with each other.
The construction proposal received the Missouri Department of Transportation's first perfect score during the selection process among all submitted designs.
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