James P Kirkwood Bridge - Kirkwood, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 34.837 W 090° 24.522
15S E 725721 N 4273423
Bridge now has issues with the retaining walls.
Waymark Code: WM15T8R
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 02/22/2022
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County of bridge: St. Louis County
Location of bridge: S. Clay Ave., between W. Madison Ave and W. Argonne Ave, over train tracks, Kirkwood
Erected: 1999, replacing an earlier bridge
Contractor: The Harlan Co.
Condition: Excellent

"This decorative iron bridge spans a railroad line that runs through the City of Kirkwood – an historic suburban St. Louis neighborhood.

"Work included decorative masonry retaining walls and seating areas.

"This project earned a National Award from the American Public Works Association." ~ The Harlan Company

National Bridge Alliance

"Awards:2001 National Award Winner American Public Works Association

"This decorative iron bridge spans a railroad line that runs through the City of Kirkwood – an historic suburban St. Louis neighborhood. Work included decorative masonry retaining walls and seating areas." ~ Blue Book

Parking Coordinates:: N 38° 34.802 W 090° 24.504

Date Built: 01/01/1999

Length of Span:
Length of largest span: 89.9 ft.
Total length: 94.2 ft.
Deck width: 24.0 ft.

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