U.S. 40 and 59 Bridges, Lawrence

Name: U.S. 40 and 59 Bridges
Address: Lawrence, United States

#21 among attractions in Lawrence

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The U.S. 40 and 59 Bridges are twin multi-beam girder bridges over the Kansas River at Lawrence, Kansas. The west bridge carries two lanes of southbound traffic, connecting to Vermont Street, while the east bridge carries two lanes of northbound traffic from Massachusetts Street. Both bridges converge on the north end to become North 2nd Street. The east bridge is also the third bridge to be built at this location. ()

Opened: 1864 (160 years ago)Coordinates: 38°58'34"N, 95°14'9"W

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U.S. 40 and 59 Bridges – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Memorial Stadium, Watkins Museum of History, Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas Natural History Museum.

1.1 miSW
Football, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Lawrence
28 min walk • David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium is a football stadium located in Lawrence, Kansas, on the campus of the University of Kansas.
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum
Watkins Museum of History, Lawrence
22 min walk • The Watkins Museum of History is a museum in Lawrence, Kansas that is managed by the Douglas County Historical Society. It provides programs and public events, educational resources and activities, and changing exhibits about the heritage of Douglas County.
1.2 miS
Museum, Art, Art museum
Spencer Museum of Art, Lawrence
32 min walk • The Spencer Museum of Art is an art museum located on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence, Kansas. The museum houses collection that currently numbers more than 47,000 artworks and artifacts in all media.
1.3 miS
Museum, Natural history museum
University of Kansas Natural History Museum, Lawrence
33 min walk • The University of Kansas Natural History Museum is part of the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute, a KU designated research center dedicated to the study of the life of the planet.
1.3 miSW
Library
Kenneth Spencer Research Library, Lawrence
35 min walk • The Kenneth Spencer Research Library is a library at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Completed and dedicated in 1968, the library houses special collections materials including rare books, maps, archives, and photographs. The library is open to members of the public and is not limited to students and faculty members at KU.
0.7 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church, Lawrence
18 min walk • Saint Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church at 900 New York Street in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It was built in 1910 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
0.4 miS
Library
Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence
10 min walk • The Lawrence Public Library is a public library located in Lawrence, Kansas. It serves the City of Lawrence, and, through its membership in the Northeast Kansas Library System, all of the citizens of the NEKLS multi-county regional library system.
0.7 miS
Classes and workshops, Paint and pottery studios, Art gallery
Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence
18 min walk • The Lawrence Arts Center is located in Lawrence, Kansas, United States. It is a regional hub for visual and performing arts, contemporary exhibitions, film, and lectures.
0.9 miS
Romanesque architecture
Douglas County Courthouse, Lawrence
23 min walk • The Douglas County Courthouse in Lawrence, Kansas is a three-and-a-half-story stone building built in 1903. It was designed by noted 19th-century architect John G. Haskell in association with another architect, Frederick C. Gunn. It is a Richardsonian Romanesque work.
0.7 miS
Church
Plymouth Congregational Church, Lawrence
18 min walk • Plymouth Congregational Church of Lawrence, Kansas is an affiliate of the United Church of Christ that was established in 1854, months after the Territory of Kansas was opened to settlement.
1.1 miN
Bridge
Kansas Turnpike Bridges, Lawrence
29 min walk • The Kansas Turnpike Bridges are a pair of multi-beam girder bridge that carry the Kansas Turnpike and Interstate 70 over the Kansas River at Lawrence, Kansas. The first bridges were a pair of deck trusses, each carrying two lanes of traffic. The bridges were the site of the groundbreaking of the Turnpike on December 31, 1954.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to U.S. 40 and 59 Bridges?

Nearby attractions include Lawrence armory, Lawrence (8 min walk), Lawrence blockhouses, Lawrence (9 min walk), The Eldridge Hotel, Lawrence (10 min walk), Lawrence Public Library, Lawrence (10 min walk).

How to get to U.S. 40 and 59 Bridges by public transport?

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Lawrence (12 min walk)