Burlington Rail Bridge, Railway bridge across Mississippi River between Henderson County and Des Moines County, United States.
The Burlington Rail Bridge spans 2,113 feet over the Mississippi River with a central vertical-lift section measuring 380 feet in length.
The 2012 structure replaced earlier bridges at this location, including an 1890s Whipple Through Truss bridge designed by George S. Morison.
The bridge maintains transportation heritage by connecting Illinois and Iowa communities through BNSF Railway's main line from Chicago to Denver.
The vertical-lift mechanism allows the passage of river vessels while supporting approximately fifty trains daily on the two-track railway structure.
The bridge construction required specific engineering solutions to accommodate both marine traffic clearance requirements and heavy freight train loads.
Location: Henderson County
Location: Des Moines County
Official opening: 2012
GPS coordinates: 40.79860,-91.09190
Latest update: March 6, 2025 05:47
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