Chain of Rocks Bridge
Chain of Rocks Bridge, Footbridge across Mississippi River in Illinois
The Chain of Rocks Bridge extends 5,353 feet across the Mississippi River, connecting Madison, Illinois to St. Louis, Missouri with a 22-degree bend.
Built in 1929 for automobiles as part of Route 66, this steel truss bridge served as a crucial crossing point until its transformation into a pedestrian path.
The bridge derives its name from a dangerous series of rocky rapids that stretched 17 miles along the Mississippi River, affecting river navigation.
Visitors can access parking areas at both ends of the bridge, which now accommodates cyclists and pedestrians crossing between Illinois and Missouri.
The bridge structure incorporates a distinct 30-degree turn at its center, making it an engineering solution to avoid interference with nearby water intake towers.
Location: Illinois
Location: St. Louis
Official opening: 1929
Length: 1,632 m
GPS coordinates: 38.76060,-90.17640
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:50
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