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Recently 167.132.86.19 removed my references to the bridge being the highest double-track in the U.S. I could certainly be wrong; if anyone knows of a verifiably taller bridge, please let me know! 167.132.86.19 did not provide any references, and I haven't come across any other contenders in my searching. Google searches for "highest double track bridge" and "tallest double track bridge" both return multiple pages discussing the Kate Shelley bridge but no others in the U.S. The posp ( talk) 21:00, 5 January 2009 (UTC) reply

Today, a year later, the reference is still there. Tunkhannock Viaduct is 240 feet. When I walked across it, it was double track. That was nearly 30 years ago, but I think the two tracks are still there. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tunkhannock_Viaduct 155.103.6.254 ( talk) 16:04, 19 January 2010 (UTC) reply

The Des Moines Register has a nice article explaining the story behind the name Kate Shelley. Also the new Boone High Bridge, which is taller, is now in operation. I'll let someone else edit the article. http://www.desmoinesregister.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090914/NEWS/909140318 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Feral Duck ( talk • contribs) 18:27, 5 October 2009 (UTC) reply

There has been some debate concerning the older bridge's fate since the new was built. I see at several sites this is being discussed. I give 2 examples here:

http://openbuildings.com/buildings/kate-shelley-high-bridge-profile-17754

"Differing reports claim that the bridge will be used as a rails-to-trails project, pedestrian bridge, service bridge, or simply that the rails will be removed. Some even claim the bridge will be destroyed--a dangerous, unused structure such as this would pose a liability to Union Pacific as a "beautiful nuisance," despite its landmark status."

http://thebridgehunter.areavoices.com/2010/10/25/wagon-wheel-bridge-in-boone-iowa/

"Contrary to the belief that the bridge would fall into the river as the county board of commissioners have claimed, upon visiting the bridge this past summer, from what I could see with the structure, the truss superstructure appeared to be in decent shape with the exception of some minor repairs done to it. The only recommendations that would have to be made would be to reconstruct the trestle approaches, as two of the spans have been misaligned as the result of the flooding. Furthermore new flooring may be needed in order for it to be a functioning unit again- be it for vehicles or for recreation, the latter of which is being pursued by many people. - See more at: http://thebridgehunter.areavoices.com/2010/10/25/wagon-wheel-bridge-in-boone-iowa/#sthash.WPZ3WP1W.dpuf"

I hope there will be (positive) updates concerning this soon. Jopower ( talk) 04:49, 11 March 2015 (UTC) reply