Thebes Bridge, Railway bridge in Illinois, United States
The Thebes Bridge features five cantilever truss spans stretching 3,959 feet across the Mississippi River, connecting Illinois and Missouri with steel construction.
The bridge opened on April 18, 1905, following construction by the American Bridge Company under the design leadership of engineer Ralph Modjeski.
The structure stands as an example of early 20th-century American engineering, representing the advancement of transportation infrastructure in the Midwest region.
The bridge accommodates approximately 45 trains daily, serving as a vital connection for Union Pacific Railroad operations between Illinois and Missouri.
The bridge incorporates concrete closed spandrel deck arch approach spans and piers faced with Indiana Oolitic Limestone treated for natural rock appearance.
Location: Illinois
Official opening: April 18, 1905
Part of: railway bridge
GPS coordinates: 37.21670,-89.46690
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:24
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