Tied Arch Bridge across the Mississippi River
N 41° 28.880 W 090° 38.102
15T E 697450 N 4594891
I-280 goes around the Quad Cities and across the Mississippi River.
Waymark Code: WM2B8Z
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2007
Views: 76
This tied Arch Bridge has been carrying traffic for 34 years. It has received regular inspections and occasionally a new coat of paint. Photo shows a paint job just being completed.
For a safe view of the bridge go to these coordinates on the Iowa bank of the Mississippi River. Try a little fishing while your there.
N41 29.084 W090 37.878
Length of bridge: 4,194 feet
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor Vehicle
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Crosses the Mississippi River
Date constructed: 10/25/1973
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Interstate 280
Location:
City of Rock Island, Illinois
County of Rock Island, IL
City of Davenport, IA
County of Scott, IA
Height of bridge: Not listed
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