Rock Island Swing Bridge, Railway and toll bridge across Mississippi River in Inver Grove Heights and St. Paul Park, US
The Rock Island Swing Bridge featured a split-level design with trains operating on the upper deck and vehicles crossing on the lower level.
The Pittsburgh Bridge Company constructed this double-deck structure in 1895 to connect stockyards in South St. Paul with main rail lines.
The bridge gained notoriety when John Dillinger reportedly used it as an escape route during his encounters with law enforcement in the 1930s.
The bridge maintained a 75-cent toll fee for vehicle crossings until 1999, when structural concerns led to its permanent closure.
Horses operated the manual swing mechanism of the bridge until the 1950s, rotating the 400-foot section to allow river traffic passage.
Location: Inver Grove Heights
Location: St. Paul Park
Official opening: 1895
GPS coordinates: 44.85330,-93.00890
Latest update: March 16, 2025 02:54
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