Railroad Bridges in Jackson County , Missouri
Jackson County is located in west central Missouri, and is one of the principal counties of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. The seat and largest city are both Kansas City, and Independence shares the seat.
Random Bridges
CPKC US-24 Bridge (Independence)
CPKC US-24 Bridge (Independence)
(Chicago & Alton Railroad Bridge #480.7)
This through plate girder bridge crosses US Highway 24 on the west side of Independence
Independence, Jackson County, Missouri
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1935
by
Unknown
for
Alton Railroad
Design:
80' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over US Highway 24
Significance:
RI - Manchester Trafficway Bridge
RI - Manchester Trafficway Bridge
This through and deck plate girder bridge crosses Manchester Trafficway and the CPKC Pittsburgh Subdivision
Leeds, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Owner: Jackson County
Status: Abandoned
Built c. 1929 and 1955
by
Unknown
for
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Design:
1-80' and 1-30' through plate girders, 2-55' and 1-30' deck plate girders and timber pile trestle
Description:
Through and deck plate girder bridge over Manchester Trafficway and CPKC
Significance:
CPKC Gregory Boulevard Viaduct
CPKC Gregory Boulevard Viaduct
This large concrete arch bridge crosses Gregory Boulevard west of Interstate 435
Southwest Kansas City, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1928
by
List Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri
for
Kansas City Southern Railway
Design:
Open spandrel concrete arch viaduct
Description:
Open spandrel concrete arch bridge over Gregory Boulevard
Significance:
CPKC 18th Street Bridge (Independence)
CPKC 18th Street Bridge (Independence)
(Chicago & Alton Railroad Bridge #479.6)
This through plate girder bridge crosses 18th Street on the west side of Independence
Independence, Jackson County, Missouri
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1925
by
American Bridge Company of New York
for
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Design:
2-39' through plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over 18th Street
Significance:
CPKC Little Blue River Bridge
CPKC Little Blue River Bridge
(Chicago & Alton Railroad Bridge #471.8)
This Warren through truss bridge crosses the Little Blue River on the southeast side of Independence
Independence, Jackson County, Missouri
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1900
by
Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago
for
Chicago & Alton Railway
Design:
132' Warren through truss
Description:
Warren through truss bridge over Little Blue River
Significance:
RI - Stadium Drive Bridge
RI - Stadium Drive Bridge
This unique concrete arch and encased beam bridge crosses Stadium Drive near Raytown Road
Leeds, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Owner: Jackson County
Status: Abandoned
Built 1903 and 1904
by
Stubbs-Flick-Johnson Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri
for
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Design:
24' concrete arch set over 24' concrete encased beam
Description:
Concrete arch and encased beam bridge over Stadium Drive
Significance:
CPKC Stadium Drive Bridge
CPKC Stadium Drive Bridge
This concrete encased beam and slab bridge crosses Stadium Drive near Raytown Road
Leeds, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1928
by
List Construction Company of Kansas City, Missouri
for
Kansas City Southern Railway
Design:
32' concrete encased beam and 2-12' concrete slabs
Description:
Concrete encased beam bridge over Stadium Drive
Significance:
MP Fire Prairie Creek Bridge
MP Fire Prairie Creek Bridge
This recycled turntable crosses Fire Prairie Creek east of Independence
Independence, Jackson County, Missouri
Owner: Jackson County
Status: Abandoned
Built 1957 using a recycled turntable fabricated c. 1905
by
Unknown
for
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Design:
75' recycled turntable deck girder and trestle
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Fire Prairie Creek
Significance:
BNSF Little Blue River Bridge
BNSF Little Blue River Bridge
(Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Bridge #431B)
This Pratt through truss bridge crosses the Little Blue River west of Sibley
Sibley, Jackson County, Missouri
Owner: BNSF Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1908
by
Unknown
for
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Design:
150' Pratt through truss and timber pile trestle
Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Little Blue River
Significance:
Santa Fe Street Overpass
Santa Fe Street Overpass
(Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Bridge #427A)
This Pratt through truss bridge carries Santa Fe Street over the BNSF Railway in Sibley
Sibley, Jackson County, Missouri
Owner: BNSF Railway
Status: Open to Automobile Traffic
Built 1913 using a truss fabricated c. 1887
by
Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware
for
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Design:
164' Pratt through truss
Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over BNSF Railway
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