Boone, Iowa -
Tallest Double-Track Railroad Bridge in America
The Kate Shelley High Bridge is the tallest double-track railroad bridge in America.
- Address:
- Juneberry Rd, Boone, IA
- Directions:
- Go west from Boone on US Hwy 30 until you reach J Ave. (a gravel road). Go north on J Ave. until you reach 208th St. Go east on 208th St. until you reach Juneberry Rd. Go north on Juneberry Rd and it will take you to the bridge.
Visitor Tips and News About Tallest Double-Track Railroad Bridge in America
Tallest Double-Track Railroad Bridge in America reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.
Tallest Double-Track Railroad Bridge in America Opened in 1901, the Kate Shelley High Bridge is the tallest double-track railroad bridge in America. 2,685 feet in length and 185 feet tall, this is where the Union Pacific railroad crosses the Des Moines River.
As of late August 2009, a new concrete bridge has been built adjacent to the old bridge, and the old bridge is no longer being used by train traffic. However, the old bridge is still there, and reportedly shall not be torn down...at least not for a while. But, even if the old bridge does get torn down, the new bridge will still be the tallest double-track railroad bridge in America. [Cristopher Sturtz, 01/24/2010]
Nearby Offbeat Places
- Boxholm Museum, Boxholm, IA - 11 mi.
- World's Largest Concrete Gnome, Ames, IA - 17 mi.
- Metal Woman's Head, Ames, IA - 18 mi.
- In the region: Cardiff Giant at Frontier Village, Fort Dodge, IA - 32 mi.
Latest Tips Across Roadside America
Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.
Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!
Unique destinations in the US and Canada are our special obsession. Start here.
Use RoadsideAmerica.com's Attraction Maps to plan your next road trip.
