This large pony truss crosses Rock Creek in Kimmswick, Missouri.
The bridge features a pony truss, which is quite heavy for the time it was built. This span was constructed by Detroit Bridge & Iron Works in 1902.
This truss features six panels of riveted Warren Pony Truss design. It is set onto concrete substructures.
It is likely the bridge originally contained trestle approaches on the north side. These have been replaced with deck girder spans, set onto concrete and steel pile piers. The south approach is similar in design, but contains concrete piers.
A single jump span of concrete slab approaches from the south. The bridge here is a rather unique structure full of curious build dates and a unique contrast in design.
The main pony truss span is unique, because of the heavily built riveted connections. Most spans like this at the time would be using pinned connections. It is very unique to see such an early example of this.
The author has ranked the bridge as being moderately significant due to the unique details of the bridge. The photo above is an overview.