Clark Bridge, Cable-stayed road bridge in Alton, United States
The Clark Bridge extends over the Mississippi River with steel support cables radiating from two towers, connecting Alton, Illinois to West Alton, Missouri.
The construction of Clark Bridge began in the early 1990s to address the growing transportation demands between Illinois and Missouri along the Mississippi River.
The Clark Bridge functions as a meeting point for community events, connecting residents from both states through marathons and local celebrations throughout the year.
The bridge accommodates four traffic lanes and includes dedicated walkways for pedestrians and cyclists, facilitating daily commutes between Illinois and Missouri.
The steel structure features an advanced engineering design from 1994, with cables arranged in a parallel pattern that distributes weight across the entire span.
Location: Illinois
Inception: January 1994
Official opening: January 1994
Length: 1,408 m
GPS coordinates: 38.88220,-90.17890
Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45
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