Historic Bridges of the U.S.

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Historic postcard

This postcard shows the original Lewis Bridge (right) next to the Bellefontaine Railroad Bridge

Facts

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over the Missouri River on US 67 adjacent to Bellefontaine Railroad Bridge
Status: Replaced by a modern four-lane deck-girder bridge
History: The current bridge was built 1979
Design: Through truss
Land survey: T. 47 N., R. 7 E., Sec. 9
Inventory number: BH 22642 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

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Lewis Bridge

Posted September 12, 2005, by Morninggloryseed (morninggloryseed [at] hotmail [dot] com)

Beautiful postcard. I remember traveling this narrow bridge, and watched its destruction from the shore when the new one was opened. Any actual photographs of this bridge would be appreciated. My memories are fading.