The Brownville Bridge
spans the Missouri River for 1904 feet. It was constructed in
1939 by the Bethlehem Steel Company US Hwy 136. The bridge was
completed in October 1939 for a cost of over $700,000. Its
dedication on December 11, 1939 featured speakers, local band
performances and a festival-like atmosphere.
The Brownville Bridge was originally a toll-bridge but is now owned
and operated by the State of Missouri. The bridge is on the National
Register of Historic Places.
