Louisiana Railroad Bridge

The Louisiana Railroad Bridge carries a single track rail line across the Mississippi River between Louisiana, Missouri and Pike County, Illinois, United States.

[2] The current structure opened to traffic in 1898, having been fully reconstructed on the original piers from the 1873 bridge.

[2] The bridge's distinctive appearance is derived from the variety of truss types installed as different spans were replaced over time.

In its closed position, the bridge provides a vertical clearance of 15.8 feet above the normal pool for this section of the Mississippi River.

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