Christopher S Bond Bridge In Missouri Is The State S Highest Bridge

Some of the most beautiful manmade structures in the world are its bridges. The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the Tower Bridge in London, and the Brooklyn Bridge in New York are just a few well-known and beloved bridges. Missouri has its fair share of impressive bridges, too, including the Galena Y-Bridge. However, the Bond Bridge in Missouri stands out from the rest as the tallest bridge in the state.

A beautiful six-lane bridge that opened in 2010, the Christopher S. Bond Bridge in Kansas City serves as a replacement for the old Paseo Bridge. You may even hear the Bond Bridge referred to as…

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The New Paseo Bridge. At an impressive 314 feet, the Bond Bridge earns props as the highest bridge in Missouri.

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It’s also an extremely popular bridge, shuttling more than 100,000 motorists over the Missouri River each day. If you’re driving on Interstate 29/35 or US 71, you might find yourself crossing the bridge.

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With a 75-year estimated lifespan, the Bond Bridge was first conceived in November of 2007. The old Paseo Bridge had simply become insufficent for Kansas City’s needs.

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The Christopher S. Bond Bridge, in fact, boasts more lanes than its predecessor’s two lanes in each direction. Today, three lanes travel southbound, and four lanes go northbound.

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Named for former governor and U.S. Senator Christopher S. Bond, the cable-stayed bridge measures 1,716 feet. It may be widened to four lanes in both directions in the future, which won’t…

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Require additional construction.

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For beautiful views of the bridge, day or night, visit the nearby Berkley Riverfront Park. Stroll along the walkway that also boasts views of the Missouri River.

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Have you driven across the Bond Bridge in Missouri? What’d you think? Too high? Share your experience in the comments! If you’re up for a bit of a road trip, jump in the car and visit four enchanting covered bridges in Missouri.

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