Eads Bridge, Steel arch bridge in St. Louis, United States
The Eads Bridge stretches 1964 meters across the Mississippi River, featuring three steel arches that connect St. Louis with East St. Louis.
The bridge, completed in 1874, marked the first successful steel construction spanning the Mississippi River and introduced innovative engineering techniques in North America.
The bridge opening ceremony in 1874 drew twenty thousand people who paid tolls to cross, while elephants paraded across to demonstrate structural integrity.
The structure serves both vehicular and rail traffic, with the St. Louis Metrolink light rail system operating on the lower deck since 1993.
Engineers used compressed air caissons to construct the foundation, reaching depths that exceeded previous records in bridge construction technology.
Location: St. Louis
Location: East St. Louis
Official opening: 1874
Length: 1,964 m
Width: 14 m
Made from material: steel
GPS coordinates: 38.62806,-90.17139
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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