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Union Pacific Bridge (Two Rivers Bridge)

Coordinates: 39°06′51″N 94°36′51″W / 39.1141°N 94.6141°W / 39.1141; -94.6141
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Union Pacific Bridge (Two Rivers Bridge)
Coordinates39°06′51″N 94°36′51″W / 39.1141°N 94.6141°W / 39.1141; -94.6141
Carries1 track of Union Pacific Railroad
CrossesKansas River
LocaleKansas City, Kansas
Official nameUPRR Kansas River Bridge 1
Characteristics
Design4 span Thru-Truss
History
Opened1904
Location
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The Union Pacific Bridge (Two Rivers Bridge) is the first bridge on the Kansas River at Kansas City. It was built in 1904, and is a four span, through-truss structure carrying a single railroad track. It is located immediately north from the Intercity Viaduct. It replaces the first bridge at this location, which was destroyed by a flood in 1903.