Cairo I-57 Bridge

The Cairo I-57 Bridge features a through arch design that carries Interstate 57 traffic across the Mississippi River, connecting Missouri and Illinois with its steel structure and prominent arch supports.

Construction of the Cairo I-57 Bridge was completed and officially opened in 1978 as part of the Interstate Highway System expansion to improve cross-state connectivity and modernize regional transportation networks.

The bridge serves as a symbol of interstate cooperation and regional unity, facilitating daily commerce and travel that strengthens economic ties between Missouri and Illinois communities along the Mississippi River corridor.

Located at coordinates 37.0231° latitude and -89.2117° longitude, the bridge accommodates heavy freight traffic and passenger vehicles traveling along the Interstate 57 route between Memphis and Chicago metropolitan areas.

This through arch bridge represents one of the key Mississippi River crossings on Interstate 57, supporting thousands of vehicles daily while maintaining structural integrity under constant heavy freight loads.

Location: Missouri

Location: Illinois

Inception: 1978

Official opening: 1978

GPS coordinates: 37.02310,-89.21170

Latest update: September 23, 2025 16:45