I-670 Viaduct

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Coordinates39°05′56″N 94°36′46″W / 39.0989°N 94.6127°W / 39.0989; -94.6127
Carries6 lanes of I-670 in Kansas City
CrossesKansas River, West Bottoms, railroad tracks
LocaleKansas City, Kansas to Kansas City, Missouri
Interstate 670 Viaduct
The I-670 Viaduct is in the lower right corner
Coordinates39°05′56″N 94°36′46″W / 39.0989°N 94.6127°W / 39.0989; -94.6127
Carries6 lanes of I-670 in Kansas City
CrossesKansas River, West Bottoms, railroad tracks
LocaleKansas City, Kansas to Kansas City, Missouri
Official nameJay B. Dillingham Freeway Bridge
Characteristics
DesignMulti-Beam Girder
History
Opened1990
Location

Named after Jay B. Dillingham, a prominent figure in the history of the Kansas City Stockyards, the viaduct serves as a critical link within the regional transportation network, easing the flow of intercity and interstate traffic. Its strategic location—nestled between the Missouri Pacific Bridge to the north and the Central Avenue Bridge (Kansas City) to the south—underscores its importance in connecting key urban areas across the Kansas River.

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