Louisiana Rail Bridge - Louisiana, Missouri
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
N 39° 26.580 W 091° 02.251
15S E 668876 N 4367776
Quick Description: Swing railroad bridge across the Mississippi River in Louisiana, Missouri.
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 2/20/2010 4:42:03 PM
Waymark Code: WM8913
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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The Louisiana Rail Bridge went into service 1873. The bridge is a through truss bridge with a total length of 2053 feet. The bridge has 446 foot cantilevered swing through truss which opens to allow river traffic pass. The bridge has a 14 foot clearance when the river is at pool when the span is closed. The bridge is currently owned by the Kansas City Southern Railway.
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