Old Vicksburg Bridge

The Old Vicksburg Bridge is a steel cantilever structure that spans the Mississippi River, connecting Vicksburg in Mississippi to Delta in Louisiana. The framework consists of interlocking steel beams that form a distinctive lattice pattern visible from far across the river valley.

The project emerged in the 1920s as an effort to improve regional transportation connections and was completed after several years of construction. It was a technical innovation for crossing the river and enabled continuous rail service across the waterway in that part of the region.

The bridge served as a vital link between two states and shaped how the region saw itself as a major transportation corridor. Today, its towering steel structure remains a recognizable landmark that defines the local landscape.

The bridge is easily visible from public viewpoints along the riverbank and can be photographed, with the best perspectives from the Mississippi side. Visitors should be aware of train movements and use only designated viewing areas to stay safe.

Before its conversion to rail-only use, the bridge transported vehicles and relied on special signal towers for traffic control. This dual-purpose operation made it an unusual example of a multipurpose crossing over major American rivers.

Location: Vicksburg

Location: Delta

Inception: 1920s

Official opening: May 1, 1930

GPS coordinates: 32.31500,-90.90556

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:40