Located near River Road near Parkville, this large through girder bridge crosses Rush Creek.
The bridge was built in 1908, when the CB&Q double tracked this route. However, the second track was removed in 1958 before being reinstalled in 2005.
Currently, the bridge consists of a main through girder span, which was built for two tracks and features a ballasted deck. It is approached by modular concrete spans on either side. The east approach was built prior to 1996, as it has a Burlington Northern logo on it. The west approach was added in 2004. These approaches replaced trestle spans. The substructures of the bridge consist of concrete.
This style bridge was common for crossing small creeks, as it was easy to construct and maintain. The author is currently investigating to confirm the 1908 build date.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no major deterioration.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.