Cairo Mississippi River Bridge, Cantilever bridge across Mississippi River between Missouri and Illinois, United States
The Cairo Mississippi River Bridge extends 5,863 feet across the water, featuring a metal structure with two traffic lanes and a main span of 700 feet.
The American Bridge Company of New York constructed this transportation link in 1929, using advanced engineering methods including pneumatic caissons for the foundation work.
The bridge connects multiple communities at the intersection of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers, marking a vital crossing point for regional trade and transportation.
Current renovation work requires complete closure of the bridge until October 2024, directing vehicles to use alternative routes for crossing between Missouri and Illinois.
The structure stands 114 feet above the water level and represents one of the southernmost crossings of the Mississippi River before its convergence with the Ohio River.
Location: Missouri
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1929
Official opening: 1929
GPS coordinates: 36.98490,-89.14980
Latest update: May 11, 2025 03:38
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