Alton Bridge, Railway bridge in West Alton, US
The Alton Bridge spans 631 meters across the Mississippi River, connecting West Alton in Missouri with Illinois through eight truss segments.
Built between 1892 and 1894, the bridge served the Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad until its decommissioning and removal in 1988.
The bridge represents a significant part of Missouri's transportation infrastructure, marking the growth of railroad networks across the Mississippi River.
The bridge design incorporated six Pratt trusses, one Pennsylvania truss, and one pivot-swinging truss to accommodate river traffic and train passage.
Located 100 yards upstream from the Old Clark Bridge, this structure utilized engineering methods that demonstrated advanced bridge construction techniques of the 1890s.
Length: 631 m
GPS coordinates: 38.88410,-90.18460
Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:16
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