One of the more modern trusses in Eastern Kansas is this massive structure over the Marais des Cygnes River, near the town of Lacygne.
This location was originally known as Boicourt, a ghost town.
The bridge here features a massive 7-panel riveted Warren Through Truss with an A-Frame portal bracing. The structure is approached by a long series of concrete stringers on either side.
When originally constructed in 1926, the bridge likely replaced a very similar structure. It contained a trestle approach.
That trestle approach would be replaced in 1989 by the modular concrete beams. The author notes that this design is common for modern bridges, yet this is the oldest concrete modular beams seen on active railroads.
The bridge rests on a combination of stone and concrete substructures. The stone substructures likely date to the previous bridge.
The author has ranked this bridge as being moderately significant due to the truss design and newer age of the bridge.
The south plaque on the bridge was found on the ground at the time of documentation, and the author currently has possession of it to ensure preservation.
If a historical society or someone with close ties to the bridge is interested, the author would be interested in transferring the plaque
The above photo is an overview of the bridge. This structure can be accessed from Queens Road, which goes under the bridge.
| Upstream | BNSF Marais des Cygnes River Bridge #2 |
| Downstream | Amoret Rail Bridge |