Hannibal Bridge

The First Hannibal Bridge was the first permanent rail crossing of the Missouri River and helped establish the City of Kansas (renamed Kansas City, Missouri in 1889) as a major city and rail center. In its early days it was called the Kansas City Bridge. It increased area train traffic, which contributed to the building of Union Depot, the predecessor to the Kansas City Union Station. It was severely damaged by a tornado and replaced in virtually the same location by the Second Hannibal Bridge.

For the rail bridge crossing the Mississippi River at Hannibal, Missouri, see Wabash Bridge.
Hannibal Bridge
Hannibal Bridge in 1869
Coordinates39.112672°N 94.58864°W / 39.112672; -94.58864
CarriesRailroad and pedestrians
CrossesMissouri River
LocaleKansas City, Missouri to North Kansas City, Missouri
Other name(s)Missouri River Bridge
History
Opened1869 (1869)
Closed1917 (1917)
Location
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