Rainbow Bridge between Riverton and Baxter Springs, KS
N 37° 04.420 W 094° 44.444
15S E 345259 N 4104461
Only remaining Marsh Arch Bridge on Old Route 66.
Waymark Code: WM1TBZ
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2007
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Rainbow Curve Bridge was constructed in 1923 over the Brush Creek.
A few miles west of Riverton on the way to Baxter Springs, Kansas you will find this classy historic Marsh Arch "Rainbow Bridge" on the old alignment of Route 66. This is one beautiful old bridge, though much smaller than the old Spring River Bridge, that did survive the "new is better" philosophy so evidentt in our society during the 1970s and 1980s. Through the efforts of the Kansas Historic Route 66 Association this historic bridge was saved and restored in 1992. Not only does this bridge make great photo opportunities, but you can still drive over it!
It is the only remaining Marsh Rainbow Arch Bridge on Route 66.
It is also listed on the National Registry March 10,1983.
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Significant Interest: Bridge
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Baxter Springs, KS USA
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