View an article regarding the construction of this route.
One of the most unique situations when constructing the Rock Island mainline across Missouri included this bridge.
Originally, the structure was built as a 30 foot concrete I-Beam span. Before the railroad was completed, the grade had to be raised to accommodate the nearby overpass over the Missouri Pacific.
This overlook led to the reconstruction of the bridge, including an additional segment of arch over the I-Beam span. The bridge is extremely unique and functions as both an arch and an I-Beam.
Despite the unique design, the bridge could be in danger. Because the lower beam span was never removed, the bridge poses a serious clearance issue.
The author has ranked this bridge as being moderately significant, due to the unique construction of the bridge.
The photo above is an overview.