Memphis & Arkansas Bridge, Cantilever bridge across Mississippi River in Memphis, United States
The Memphis & Arkansas Bridge extends 1592 meters over the Mississippi River, connecting Tennessee and Arkansas through five Warren through trusses.
The construction started in 1945 and faced multiple delays due to post-war conditions and flooding before opening to traffic on December 17, 1949.
The bridge stands as the third major crossing structure designed by engineering firm Modjeski and Masters at this location on the Mississippi River.
The structure carries Interstate 55 and multiple US routes including 61, 64, 70, 78, and 79 between Memphis and West Memphis.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation and Arkansas Department of Transportation collaborate to maintain this oldest bridge in the Interstate Highway System.
Location: Tennessee
Location: Arkansas
Inception: 1949
Official opening: December 17, 1949
Length: 1,592 m
GPS coordinates: 35.12751,-90.07567
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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