Eads Bridge

Eads Bridge

The Eads Bridge is a combined road and railway bridge over the Mississippi River at St. Louis, connecting St. Louis, Missouri and East St. Louis, Illinois. The bridge was completed in 1874 and was named for its designer and builder, James B. Eads.

When completed, the Eads Bridge was the longest arch bridge in the world, stretching 6,442 feet. A “test elephant” was taken for a stroll across the bridge when it was completed to prove the bridge was safe. Today the road deck on the bridge was been restored, which now allows vehicle and pedestrian traffic to cross the river. Also the St. Louis MetroLink system has used the bridge since 1993.

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