Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Quincy Railroad Bridge

Photos

< Previous (1 of 3) Next >

Overview

< Previous (2 of 3) Next >

Main span

< Previous (3 of 3) Next >

Approach span

Vicinity map

Map links:

Overview: Through truss bridge over the Mississippi River on the BNSF Railroad (formerly CB&Q) at Quincy
Status: Open to railroad traffic
History: Originally opened Nov. 9, 1868; later rebuilt
Design: From west to east:
Seven 10-panel Warren deck trusses
One 12-panel polygonal Warren through truss
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.94214, -91.43024 (decimal degrees)
39°56'32" N, 91°25'49" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 14997 (Bridgehunter.com ID)