Railroad Bridges in Osage County, Kansas
Osage County is located in east central Kansas. The seat is Lyndon, while the largest city is Osage City.
Random Bridges
Pine Street Overpass (Melvern)
Pine Street Overpass (Melvern)
(Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Bridge #79.7)
This Pratt through truss bridge was constructed using a secondhand railroad span to carry Pine Street
Owner: City of Melvern
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1909 using a span fabricated c. 1890
by
Unknown
for
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Design:
140' Pratt through truss
Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over BNSF Railway
Significance:
Future Landon Nature Trail - 110 Mile Creek Bridge
Future Landon Nature Trail - 110 Mile Creek Bridge
This abandoned Pratt through truss bridge crosses 110 Mile Creek north of Quenemo
Owner: Osage County
Status: Abandoned, Awaiting Future Trail Development
Built c. 1920 using a span fabricated c. 1890
by
Unknown
for
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Design:
110' Pratt through truss and timber pile trestle
Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over 110 Mile Creek
Significance:
BNSF Marais des Cygnes River Bridge (Quenemo)
BNSF Marais des Cygnes River Bridge (Quenemo)
(Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Bridge #71.8)
This Pratt through truss bridge once crossed the Marais des Cygnes River east of Quenemo
Owner: BNSF Railway
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Built 1905
by
American Bridge Company of New York
for
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway
Design:
150' Pratt through truss, concrete slab and steel stringer
Description:
Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Marais des Cygnes River
Significance: