Poplar Street Bridge, Interstate bridge across Mississippi River between St. Louis, Missouri and East St. Louis, Illinois.
The Poplar Street Bridge extends 2,164 feet with nine lanes of traffic, connecting Interstate 55 and Interstate 64 between Missouri and Illinois.
Constructed in 1967, the bridge required 25 acres of Gateway Arch property from the National Park Service, leading to discussions about land allocation.
In 2013, the bridge received a new name honoring William L. Clay Sr., the first African-American representative from Missouri in the United States Congress.
The bridge carries over 106,500 vehicles daily across the Mississippi River, serving as a primary connection for traffic between downtown St. Louis and East St. Louis.
The steel girder structure spans near the former Bloody Island, where Missouri politicians conducted duels during the early nineteenth century.
Location: Illinois
Location: Missouri
GPS coordinates: 38.61810,-90.18310
Latest update: May 13, 2025 23:10
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