Harry S. Truman Bridge
The Harry S Truman Bridge is a vertical lift rail drawbridge over the Missouri River connecting Jackson County, Missouri with Clay County, Missouri in Kansas City, Missouri. It has a 427-foot main span, and is the tenth longest span in the United States.[citation needed]
The bridge was dedicated on May 23, 1945, for Jackson County native Harry S. Truman, who was president at the time. It was built by the Milwaukee Railroad and Rock Island Line at a cost of $3 million[1] or $2.5 million.[2] It is 6 miles (9.7 km) from the ASB Bridge.[1] It is connected to the Kansas City Terminal Railway network through Kansas City.
It is now used by the freight trains of the Canadian Pacific and Union Pacific Railroad to cross the Missouri River.
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Harry S. Truman Bridge is Dedicated as New Entry into City". The Kansas City Star. May 23, 1945.
- ^ "Harry S. Truman Bridge is Dedicated". Joplin Globe. May 24, 1945.
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- Bridges in Kansas City, Missouri
- Union Pacific Railroad bridges
- Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
- Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad
- Canadian Pacific Railway bridges in the United States
- Buildings and structures in Clay County, Missouri
- Buildings and structures in Jackson County, Missouri
- Railroad bridges in Missouri
- Vertical lift bridges in Missouri