Clinton Railroad Bridge, Railroad bridge in Clinton, Illinois
The Clinton Railroad Bridge extends 2,805 feet across the Mississippi River with a 460-foot swing span connecting Illinois and Iowa.
The initial structure, completed in 1865, marked the second railroad bridge to traverse this section of the Mississippi River after the Chicago Rock Island bridge.
The bridge stands as a testament to railroad engineering progress, representing the transition from early wooden structures to modern steel transportation infrastructure.
The double-tracked bridge accommodates approximately 75 trains daily, maintaining vertical clearance of 18.7 feet for river navigation beneath its span.
The bridge features extra-wide abutments designed to support a third track, demonstrating forward-thinking engineering from the early 1900s construction period.
Location: Illinois
Location: Iowa
Official opening: 1907
GPS coordinates: 41.83640,-90.18470
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:18
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