Railroad Bridges in Marion CountyMissouri

Marion County is located in east central Missouri. The seat is Palmyra, while the largest city is Hannibal.
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BNSF North River Bridge (Palmyra)
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BNSF North River Bridge (Palmyra)

(Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Bridge #9.46)

This Pratt through truss bridge crosses the North River east of Palmyra

Palmyra, Marion County, Missouri

Owner: BNSF Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1904

by

Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Railroad/Original Owner: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

Design: 152' Pratt through truss

Pratt through truss bridge over North River

Significance:

Moderate

Quincy Railroad Bridge
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Quincy Railroad Bridge

(Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Bridge #262.44)

This large truss bridge carries the BNSF mainline across the Mississippi River at Quincy

Quincy, Adams County, Illinois to West Quincy, Marion County, Missouri

Owner: BNSF Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1960

by

Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Kansas City Bridge Company of Kansas City, Missouri

for

Railroad/Original Owner: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

Design: 336' polygonal Warren through truss, 7-228' Warren deck trusses, 2-90' and 4-84' deck plate girders

Polygonal Warren through truss bridge over Mississippi River

Significance:

Regional