Sergeant John F. Baker, Jr. Bridge, Tied-arch bridge across Mississippi River between Davenport, United States.
The Sergeant John F. Baker Jr. Bridge stretches 4,194 feet across the Mississippi River, featuring a four-lane highway with an 82-foot width.
The bridge opened in 1973 with a blue and yellow color scheme, and received its current name in 2010 to honor Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant Baker.
The bridge represents engineering advancement in the Quad Cities region while connecting communities between Iowa and Illinois through Interstate 280.
The structure accommodates an average of 21,200 vehicles daily, providing an essential transportation route between Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa.
The bridge underwent a complete color transformation in 2007, changing from its original blue and yellow design to an entirely blue exterior.
Location: Illinois
Location: Iowa
GPS coordinates: 41.47920,-90.63220
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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