Union Pacific Bridge (Two Rivers Bridge)
| Union Pacific Bridge (Two Rivers Bridge) | |
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| Coordinates | 39°06′51″N 94°36′51″W / 39.1141°N 94.6141°WCoordinates: 39°06′51″N 94°36′51″W / 39.1141°N 94.6141°W |
| Carries | 1 track of Union Pacific Railroad |
| Crosses | Kansas River |
| Locale | Kansas City, Kansas |
| Official name | UPRR Kansas River Bridge 1 |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | 4 span Thru-Truss |
| History | |
| Opened | 1904 |
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.
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