Hernando de Soto Bridge
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brwhiz
N 35° 09.212 W 090° 03.457
15S E 768034 N 3894034
This double Arch Bridge carries Interstate Highway 40 across the Mississippi River between Memphis on the Tennessee side and West Memphis on the Arkansas side.
Waymark Code: WMHFKV
Location: Tennessee, United States
Date Posted: 07/05/2013
Views: 16
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.
Length of bridge: 19,535 feet with two 900 foot arch spans
Height of bridge: 110 feet above the water
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Mississippi River
Date constructed: August 2, 1973
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Interstate Highway 40
Location:
Memphis, Tennessee
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Visit Instructions:
Please submit a photo(s) taken by you of your visit to the location (non-copyrighted photos only). GPS photos are also accepted with the location in the background, and old vacation photos are accepted. If you are not able to provide a photo, then please describe your visit or give a story about the visit. If the bridge location prevents you from taking a safe photograph, then please do not stop to take the photo. Safety is more important.