James P Kirkwood Bridge - 2000 - Kirkwood, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 38° 34.837 W 090° 24.522
15S E 725721 N 4273423
Closed in 2019 dues to fractures in retaining wall supports.
Waymark Code: WM15T8Y
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 02/22/2022
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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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

Date built or dedicated as indicated on the date stone or plaque.: April 8, 2000

Date stone, plaque location.: Southern end, east column.

Road, body of water, land feature, etc. that the bridge spans.: Union Pacific Railroad Tracks

Website (if available): [Web Link]

Parking (safe parking location): N 38° 34.802 W 090° 24.504
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