Hernando de Soto Through-Arch Truss Bridge
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member brwhiz
N 35° 09.212 W 090° 03.457
15S E 768034 N 3894034
This double-arch Truss Bridge carries Interstate Highway 40 across the Mississippi River between Memphis on the Tennessee side and West Memphis on the Arkansas side.
Waymark Code: WMHFKX
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2013
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The Hernando de Soto Bridge was named for the Spaniard that explored this part of the New World and is reputed to be buried somewhere in the region. Many people refer to it as the "M" (for Memphis) Bridge and the arches are lit at night. There are many places along the Memphis Riverfront and Mud Island where great photos of the bridge can be obtained in complete safety.
Date Built: 08/02/1973

Length of Span:
19,535 feet with two 900 foot arch-truss spans

www:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hernando_de_Soto_Bridge

Parking Coordinates:: Not Listed
Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.
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