18th Street Expressway Bridge

February 2026 April 2025 January 2025 18th Street Expressway Bridge 4 lanes of KS US 69 (18th Street Expressway) 1959 2026 KDOT Kansas River, BNSF Railway Kansas City, Kansas Deck Truss 39 4 38 N 94 38 59 W type:landmark_scale:5000_region:US title, inline The 18th Street Expressway Bridge was a one level deck truss, four lane crossing of the Kansas River in Kansas City, Kansas. It was built in 1959, to replace the Argentine Bridge to the west. It carried the 18th Street Expressway, signed as U.S. 69. It also crossed the BNSF railroad tracks. It was damaged in 2000, after a BNSF train derailed and destroyed one of the piers, which caused the south approach span to buckle, and disabled it for several months while it was being repaired. The bridge had no significant shoulder (breakdown lane) and no pedestrian walkway. The bridge was closed for about 7 months in 2018 for repair. A 2019 study found more repairs would be needed, and the bridge closed in March 2025 to prepare for demolition and eventual replacement by a new bridge to be constructed by KDOT. On February 16, the main span was demolished using a controlled dynamite blast. Construction of the replacement bridge is estimated to last 24 months. During construction, traffic will be detoured via the 7th Street Trafficway BridgeTaylor Alecia 2025-03-02 Heads up KCK drivers: The 18th Street bridge is closing for 2 years for major repairs https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article301206679.html 2025-02-17 The Kansas City StarZeman Sofi 2026-02-16 Timber! Down goes KCK’s 18th St. bridge as officials prep for 2027 replacement https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/wyandotte-county/article314690445.html 2026-02-17 The Kansas City Star References Crossings Kansas River 18th Street Expressway Bridge 20px Argentine Bridge demolished 12th Street Bridge Category:Bridges over the Kansas River Category:Bridges in Kansas City, Kansas Category:Bridges completed in 1959 Category:Road bridges in Kansas Category:U.S. Route 69 Category:Bridges of the United States Numbered Highway System Category:1959 establishments in Kansas Category:Truss bridges in the United States