Grand Tower Pipeline Bridge, Suspension bridge in Grand Tower, United States.
The Grand Tower Pipeline Bridge connects Illinois and Missouri across the Mississippi River with two steel framework towers reaching 266 feet in height.
The bridge opened in 1955 as the first pipeline suspension bridge across the Mississippi River, constructed by the American Bridge Company of New York.
The structure represents post-war industrial development in America, connecting communities while supporting energy distribution between Texas and northern states.
The bridge carries twin 30-inch pipelines that transport 500 million cubic feet of natural gas daily at 850 pounds per square inch pressure.
The bridge's abutments extend deep into the riverbed, reaching 50 feet on the Illinois side and 154 feet on the Missouri shore for structural stability.
Location: Illinois
Location: Missouri
Inception: 1955
Official opening: 1955
GPS coordinates: 37.64190,-89.51750
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:25
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