This large bridge crosses the Republican River near its mouth at the Smoky Hill River.
Set at the very east end of public property, the bridge lies next to Fort Riley, a major army installation.
The bridge features a pair of riveted Quadrangular Through Trusses. This design of truss is relatively rare in Kansas and Missouri.
Reportedly built in 1901, the bridge has had little alteration since construction. The one alteration is the replacement of the original portal bracings to be able to accommodate larger trains.
The bridge rests on stone substructures, and is easy to access from a boat launch.
In addition, it appears some portions of the bridge were rebuilt in 1946. The west abutment features an encased design, with a 1946 stamp. A missing Lassig Bridge & Iron Works plaque confirms the builder.
The bridge remains in great condition and is well maintained, although is not part of the busiest mainline across Kansas.
Historic photo of the bridge
The author has ranked this bridge as being regionally significant, due to the low number of Quadrangular Trusses in the region.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from a parallel road.
| Upstream | KYLE Republican River Bridge (Clyde) |
| Downstream | Mouth At Smoky Hill River |