Frisco Bridge, Railway bridge in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
The Frisco Bridge spans 4,887 feet across the Mississippi River with steel trusses and a cantilever design connecting Tennessee to Arkansas.
The bridge opened in 1892 as an engineering advancement, featuring open-hearth steel construction and the longest truss span in the United States at that time.
The structure represents a crucial connection point between eastern and western United States, facilitating trade and transportation development across the Mississippi River.
The bridge continues to serve as an active railway crossing operated by BNSF Railway, maintaining its original purpose after more than 130 years.
Three main cantilever bridges, including the Frisco Bridge, cross the Mississippi River at this location, creating a distinct transportation corridor.
Location: Tennessee
Official opening: May 12, 1892
Length: 1,528 m
GPS coordinates: 35.12860,-90.07640
Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:00
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