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East Approach

Photo taken by Nathan Morton in Aug 07

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Overview: Through truss bridge over the Mississippi River on the BNSF Railroad (formerly CB&Q) at Quincy
Status: Open to railroad traffic
History: Originally opened Nov. 9, 1868; later rebuilt
Design: From west to east:
Seven 10-panel Warren deck trusses
One 12-panel polygonal Warren through truss
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.94214, -91.43024 (decimal degrees)
39°56'32" N, 91°25'49" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/634109/4422514 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Quincy West
Inventory number: BH 14997 (Bridgehunter.com ID)