This massive double intersection Warren Through Truss bridge crosses over the Arkansas River.
Built in 1944 to replace a washed out trestle, this span is nothing short of massive.
The center span features heavily built up members, riveted connections and an A-Frame portal.
When first built in 1944, the bridge featured trestle approach spans, and was set onto wooden substructures.
However, in the 1990s the trestles were upgraded and replaced with a mix of new and secondhand I-Beam spans that came from all over the system.
One of these spans has an American Bridge Company plaque stating the span was built in 1909. These spans could have come from virtually anywhere in the Western United States, and would likely be very difficult to find information on.
In addition, it appears not all the spans are historic either. Some appear to have been fabricated in the 1990s.
Currently, the bridge consists of 6 spans of I-Beam approach to the south, as well as 8 spans of I-Beam to the north. The entire bridge sits on steel pile substructures.
Overall, the bridge remains in good condition.
The author has ranked this bridge as being moderately significant, due to the truss design and relocated I-Beams.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from local biking trails.
| Upstream | K&O Arkansas River Bridge |
| Downstream | Coffeyville Rail Bridge (North) |