Champ Clark Bridge, Steel truss bridge in Louisiana, United States.
The Champ Clark Bridge extends 2,238 feet across the Mississippi River, connecting Louisiana, Missouri with Pike County in Illinois through U.S. Route 54.
The initial steel structure opened in 1928 and served the region until 2019, when a new bridge was constructed to replace the aging infrastructure.
The bridge bears the name of James Beauchamp Clark, who represented Missouri in Congress and held the position of Speaker of the House from 1911 to 1919.
The current structure spans 44 feet in width and accommodates approximately 4,200 vehicles daily, operating under the maintenance of the Missouri Department of Transportation.
During construction of the original bridge in 1927, a section collapsed due to faulty temporary supports, resulting in one death and one injury.
Location: Illinois
Location: Missouri
Inception: June 1928
Official opening: 1928
GPS coordinates: 39.45670,-91.04780
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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