Pony Express Bridge, Highway bridge between Elwood and St. Joseph, United States
The Pony Express Bridge consists of two parallel structures spanning the Missouri River, connecting Kansas and Missouri through U.S. Route 36.
The current bridge, constructed in 1983, replaced an earlier truss bridge from 1929 that served as a crossing point near the original Pony Express route.
This steel and concrete structure stands near the eastern terminus of the Pony Express mail service, where Johnny Fry began the first westward journey.
The bridge provides direct access to St. Joseph's historical district and serves as a primary crossing point for vehicles traveling between Missouri and Kansas.
The bridge passes over former property belonging to Johnny Fry's family, marking a physical connection to the first Pony Express rider.
Location: Missouri
Location: Kansas
Inception: 1983
Official opening: 1983
GPS coordinates: 39.74880,-94.85970
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:46
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