Intercity Viaduct

The Intercity Viaduct in 1908, streetcar tracks in view at right. Lewis and Clark Viaduct not yet built

Designed by the engineering firm Waddell and Hedrick in 1903, the viaduct followed a flood that same year that wiped out all but one of the 17 bridges that spanned the Kaw River.[2] Ground broke to mark the building of the bridge in 1905.[2] In 1907, Bridge opens to two lanes of toll traffic, with streetcar tracks. In 1908, Bridge survives 1908 flood. In 1911, Bank forecloses the bridge because the toll did not cover the bridge's cost. In 1917, Bridge purchased by Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri. In 1918, Ribbon cutting ceremony held to open bridge to free traffic under city control and ownership. In 1930: Steel deck truss beams converted to a lower level, two lane automobile deck. In 1936, Streetcar rails removed, and bridge opened to four lanes of traffic on upper level. In 1951, Bridge survives 1951 Kansas City flood, the only bridge to remain open to traffic during the flood.1962, The Lewis and Clark Viaduct is built to the north, old steel piers tubed off, and coated with concrete. In 1969, Bridge renamed the Lewis and Clark Viaduct after its sister bridge. In 1993, Bridge survives 1993 Kansas City flood.In 1999-2000, Lower level of original (eastbound) bridge rehabilitated for pedestrian and bicycle access. In 2007, Bridge turns 100 years of age, and several people gather from West Bottoms on the same day it opened in 1907, holding lights to the bridge in honor of its 100 years of service. In 2018, Westbound side of bridge demolished and reconstructed over the Kansas River. In 2021, Westbound side reopened. It was delayed due the flooding in 2019.[3] Eastbound side closed for demolition and reconstruction.[4]

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