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May 12, 2024 · August 13, 1868 – The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy (CB&Q) Railroad completes its bridge spanning the Mississippi River at Burlington, Iowa.
- John Plumbe, Jr
John Plumbe, Jr. – American engineer, author, photographer,...
- James Grant
The Rock Island Bridge Company was formed in 1853, beginning...
- John Plumbe, Jr
4 days ago · There are three river channels to cross at Clinton. The main channel on the Iowa side features a swing bridge. The backwater channel on the Illinois side is known as Sunfish Slough. In the middle, we have the Illinois Channel, which is crossed by this truss bridge.
1 day ago · Fred Schwengel Memorial Bridge – A 4-lane steel girder bridge that carries Interstate 80 and connects LeClaire, Iowa, and Rapids City, Illinois. Completed in 1966. Clinton Railroad Bridge – A swing bridge that connects Clinton, Iowa and Fulton , Illinois. Known as the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Bridge.
- United States
- Gulf of Mexico
- 2,340 mi (3,766 km)
- Lake Itasca (traditional)
May 6, 2024 · April 22, 1856 – The very first railroad bridge over the Mississippi River opens, and now, the people of eastern Iowa could travel non-stop – reaching New York City by rail in no more than forty-two hours!
Apr 30, 2024 · Formerly the Rock Island Railroad Bridge, like the Junction Bridge upstream, this former lift bridge is now permanently lifted and converted into a pedestrian bridge (although here the built ramps instead of the split-level design of the Junction Bridge)
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1 day ago · This week, the contractor will continue work to repair the bridge decks on the structures carrying Route 220 southbound over the railroad in Piatt Township and Pine Creek in Pine Creek Township, Clinton County. Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions where work is being performed.
5 days ago · Black Hawk Bridge, Lansing; Clinton Railroad Bridge, connects Clinton, Iowa and Fulton , Illinois; Crescent Rail Bridge, connects Davenport, Iowa to Rock Island, Illinois; Davenport Skybridge, Davenport; Dubuque-Wisconsin Bridge, connects Dubuque, Iowa to Grant County, Wisconsin; Fort Madison Toll Bridge, connects Fort Madison, Iowa to Niota ...
