MKT elevating bridge over the Missouri River, Boonville, MO
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member pbbelly
N 38° 58.679 W 092° 45.220
15S E 521336 N 4314361
Awesome old vertical lift bridge over the Missouri River.
Waymark Code: WM14CJ
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 01/10/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member tiki-4
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Old MKT RR bridge. It has been sitting in the elevated position for as long as I have known about it. I hear there are plans to demolish it that are being opposed by the Katy Trail Assoc. folks. The best vantage points for photography are the park under the new highway bridge (also worthy of a visit-very neat!) and the waypoint listed which is near the southern approach in the Isle of Capri casino parking lot. The south end is gated, and the approach breached to prevent foot traffic.
Bridge Type: Drawbridge (Bascule Bridge)

Built: 01/01/1932

Span: 1,615 feet

Pedestrian Traffic: yes

Bicycle Traffic: no

Vehicular Traffic: no

Railway Traffic: no
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