St. Louis was at one time the third largest rail hub in the United States. Many railroads ran through the town, capitalizing on the nearby Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy, Missouri Pacific, Frisco, Wabash, Chicago & Alton and Missouri-Kansas-Texas were the main lines that ran into the city. Today, a vast majority are still in existence; despite the diminished importance of Saint Louis as a rail hub.
Presently, the BNSF and Union Pacific are the major freight haulers in St. Louis, with the Metrolink providing a lightrail service.
Bridges
Iconic Steel Arch Bridge over Mississippi River
MacArthur Bridge
Iconic Pennyslvania Through Truss Bridge over Mississippi River
MacArthur Bridge Approach Viaduct #1
Long Approach Viaduct over City Streets and Railroads
MacArthur Bridge Approach Viaduct #3
Long Approach Viaduct over City Streets and Railroads
McKinley Bridge
Pennsylvania Through Truss Bridge over Mississippi River
Merchants Bridge
Pennsylvania Through Truss Bridge over Mississippi River
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