Sumner once had a Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad mainline and a Wabash Railroad branch line. The CB&Q is now owned by BNSF Railway, while the Wabash is out of service.
BNSF Grand River Bridge (Sumner)
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BNSF Grand River Bridge (Sumner)
(Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Bridge #119.97)
This large subdivided Warren through truss bridge crosses the Grand River near Sumner
Sumner, Chariton County, Missouri
Owner: BNSF Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1951
by
American Bridge Company of New York
for
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Design:
200' subdivided Warren through truss and 4-100' through plate girder
Description:
Subdivided Warren through truss bridge over Grand River
Significance:
