Composed of twin span girder bridges, the $219-million Buck O’Neil Bridge replaced a functionally obsolete structure that was first built in 1956, providing a vital pathway in and out of downtown Kansas City.
The John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Memorial Bridge has been a vital pathway in and out of downtown Kansas City, Mo., since 1956, when it opened as the Broadway Bridge.
The question of who will pay for at least $10 million to replace girders on I-55 near St. Louis is being sorted out between the contractor, subcontractor, insurance companies and attorneys.