The Intercity Viaduct (officially the Lewis and Clark Viaduct since 1969) is an automobile and pedestrian crossing of the Kansas River in the United States. Designed by Waddell and Hedrick, this four lane, two level deck truss bridge opened to the public on January 29, 1907.[1] It rises above the West Bottoms, and several sets of railroad tracks. It was the first roadway bridge to connect Kansas City, Missouri, with Kansas City, Kansas, non-stop all the way across. It is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and carries eastbound traffic for Interstate 70 (I-70)/U.S. Route 24 (US 24)/US 40/US 169, while its sister bridge, the Lewis and Clark Viaduct, built in 1962, carries westbound traffic.
Lewis and Clark Viaduct
Intercity and Lewis and Clark Viaducts. Intercity Viaduct is left, Lewis and Clark Viaduct is right.
The eastbound lanes were built as the Intercity Viaduct, carrying both east and west lanes, but renamed the Lewis and Clark Viaduct on January 25, 1969, taking the name of its sister bridge that would now carry the westbound lanes, built in 1962 to the north.
History
The Intercity Viaduct in 1908, streetcar tracks in view at right. Lewis and Clark Viaduct not yet built
Designed by the engineering firm Waddell and Hedrick in 1903, the viaduct followed a flood that same year that wiped out all but one of the 17 bridges that spanned the Kaw River.[2] Ground broke to mark the building of the bridge in 1905.[2] In 1907, Bridge opens to two lanes of toll traffic, with streetcar tracks. In 1908, Bridge survives 1908 flood. In 1911, Bank forecloses the bridge because the toll did not cover the bridge's cost. In 1917, Bridge purchased by Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri. In 1918, Ribbon cutting ceremony held to open bridge to free traffic under city control and ownership. In 1930: Steel deck truss beams converted to a lower level, two lane automobile deck. In 1936, Streetcar rails removed, and bridge opened to four lanes of traffic on upper level. In 1951, Bridge survives 1951 Kansas City flood, the only bridge to remain open to traffic during the flood.1962, The Lewis and Clark Viaduct is built to the north, old steel piers tubed off, and coated with concrete. In 1969, Bridge renamed the Lewis and Clark Viaduct after its sister bridge. In 1993, Bridge survives 1993 Kansas City flood.In 1999-2000, Lower level of original (eastbound) bridge rehabilitated for pedestrian and bicycle access. In 2007, Bridge turns 100 years of age, and several people gather from West Bottoms on the same day it opened in 1907, holding lights to the bridge in honor of its 100 years of service. In 2018, Westbound side of bridge demolished and reconstructed over the Kansas River. In 2021, Westbound side reopened. It was delayed due the flooding in 2019.[3] Eastbound side closed for demolition and reconstruction.[4]
^"Answers". The Kansas City Star. 1907-12-20. p. 6B. Retrieved 2021-12-28.
^ ab. Kansas City Kansan. March 2, 1986. Archived from the original on August 13, 2007. Retrieved June 23, 2010 – via Kansas City Public Library.
^"Westbound Lewis & Clark Viaduct Opens to Traffic in Kansas City | ACP". www.acppubs.com. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
^"EB Lewis and Clark Viaduct Closure Begins October 23". The Downtown Shareholders. Retrieved 2022-07-29.
March 09, 2023
intercity, viaduct, officially, lewis, clark, viaduct, since, 1969, automobile, pedestrian, crossing, kansas, river, united, states, designed, waddell, hedrick, this, four, lane, level, deck, truss, bridge, opened, public, january, 1907, rises, above, west, bo. The Intercity Viaduct officially the Lewis and Clark Viaduct since 1969 is an automobile and pedestrian crossing of the Kansas River in the United States Designed by Waddell and Hedrick this four lane two level deck truss bridge opened to the public on January 29 1907 1 It rises above the West Bottoms and several sets of railroad tracks It was the first roadway bridge to connect Kansas City Missouri with Kansas City Kansas non stop all the way across It is about 1 5 miles 2 4 km long and carries eastbound traffic for Interstate 70 I 70 U S Route 24 US 24 US 40 US 169 while its sister bridge the Lewis and Clark Viaduct built in 1962 carries westbound traffic Lewis and Clark ViaductIntercity and Lewis and Clark Viaducts Intercity Viaduct is left Lewis and Clark Viaduct is right Coordinates39 06 48 N 94 36 54 W 39 1133 N 94 6149 W 39 1133 94 6149 Coordinates 39 06 48 N 94 36 54 W 39 1133 N 94 6149 W 39 1133 94 6149Carries7 lanes of I 70 US 24 US 40 US 169 3 westbound 4 eastbound bike pedestrian pathCrossesKansas RiverLocaleKansas City Kansas Kansas City MissouriOfficial nameLewis and Clark ViaductMaintained byKDOT and MoDOTCharacteristicsDesignDeck trussWidth52 ft 15 8 m Longest span3 777 ft 1 151 1 m Clearance above29 ft 8 8 m HistoryOpened1907 1907 eastbound 1962 westboundStatisticsDaily traffic23 500LocationThe eastbound lanes were built as the Intercity Viaduct carrying both east and west lanes but renamed the Lewis and Clark Viaduct on January 25 1969 taking the name of its sister bridge that would now carry the westbound lanes built in 1962 to the north History Edit The Intercity Viaduct in 1908 streetcar tracks in view at right Lewis and Clark Viaduct not yet built Designed by the engineering firm Waddell and Hedrick in 1903 the viaduct followed a flood that same year that wiped out all but one of the 17 bridges that spanned the Kaw River 2 Ground broke to mark the building of the bridge in 1905 2 In 1907 Bridge opens to two lanes of toll traffic with streetcar tracks In 1908 Bridge survives 1908 flood In 1911 Bank forecloses the bridge because the toll did not cover the bridge s cost In 1917 Bridge purchased by Kansas City Kansas and Kansas City Missouri In 1918 Ribbon cutting ceremony held to open bridge to free traffic under city control and ownership In 1930 Steel deck truss beams converted to a lower level two lane automobile deck In 1936 Streetcar rails removed and bridge opened to four lanes of traffic on upper level In 1951 Bridge survives 1951 Kansas City flood the only bridge to remain open to traffic during the flood 1962 The Lewis and Clark Viaduct is built to the north old steel piers tubed off and coated with concrete In 1969 Bridge renamed the Lewis and Clark Viaduct after its sister bridge In 1993 Bridge survives 1993 Kansas City flood In 1999 2000 Lower level of original eastbound bridge rehabilitated for pedestrian and bicycle access In 2007 Bridge turns 100 years of age and several people gather from West Bottoms on the same day it opened in 1907 holding lights to the bridge in honor of its 100 years of service In 2018 Westbound side of bridge demolished and reconstructed over the Kansas River In 2021 Westbound side reopened It was delayed due the flooding in 2019 3 Eastbound side closed for demolition and reconstruction 4 See also Edit Transport portal Engineering portal Kansas portal United States portalReferences Edit Answers The Kansas City Star 1907 12 20 p 6B Retrieved 2021 12 28 a b Intercity bridge spans two states Kansas City Kansan March 2 1986 Archived from the original on August 13 2007 Retrieved June 23 2010 via Kansas City Public Library Westbound Lewis amp Clark Viaduct Opens to Traffic in Kansas City ACP www acppubs com Retrieved 2022 07 29 EB Lewis and Clark Viaduct Closure Begins October 23 The Downtown Shareholders Retrieved 2022 07 29 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Intercity Viaduct amp oldid 1101229916, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
