Railroad Bridges in St. Louis CityMissouri

St. Louis City is an independent city located along the banks of the Mississippi River in east central Missouri. Numerous railroads crossed through the city, and the city was vital to the development of the railroad network west of the Mississippi River.
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MacArthur Bridge Approach Viaduct (Southwest)
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MacArthur Bridge Approach Viaduct (Southwest)

This deck truss and girder viaduct serves as the southwestern approach to the MacArthur Bridge

St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri

Owner: Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis

Status: In Use

Built 1929

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American Bridge Company of New York and Dunham Construction Company of St. Louis

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Railroad/Original Owner: Municipal Bridge and Terminals Commission of St. Louis

Design: 117' Pratt deck truss, through plate girder and deck plate girder viaduct

Pratt deck truss and deck plate girder viaduct over Terminal Railroad Association and city streets

Significance:

Regional

MacArthur Bridge Approach Viaduct (West)
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MacArthur Bridge Approach Viaduct (West)

This combined railroad and highway viaduct serves as the western approach to the MacArthur Bridge, and has been heavily altered since it was constructed

St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri

Owner: Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis

Status: In Use, Roadway Approach Demolished

Built 1913

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American Bridge Company of New York, Missouri Valley Bridge & Iron Company of Leavenworth, Kansas and Fruin-Colnon Contracting Company of St. Louis, Missouri

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Railroad/Original Owner: Municipal Bridge and Terminals Commission of St. Louis

Design: 125' Pratt through truss and deck plate girder viaduct

Through truss and deck girder viaduct over Terminal Railroad Association, Interstates 44/55 and city streets

Significance:

Regional