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5,353 feet (1,632 m) Width. 24 feet (7 m) Longest span. 700 feet (213 m) History. Opened. 1929 ; 95 years ago. Closed. 1970 ; 54 years ago (vehicle traffic) Chain of Rocks Bridge. U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Location. West Chain of Rocks Rd., Madison, Illinois. Area. 12.6 acres (5.10 ha) Built.
May 28, 2024 · Chain of Rocks Bridge parallels U.S. 270 along West Chain of Rocks Rd. between Riverview Dr. in St. Louis, MO and Illinois 3 in Madison County, IL. Connections are present to the MCT Confluence Trail, Mississippi River Trail, and St. Louis Riverfront Trail, and free parking is available in Illinois at the bridge entrance and at North Riverfront ...
The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge is the northern anchor for the Mississippi Greenway: Riverfront Trail that extends south to the Arch. The focus of this new vision for the site includes security, natural features, and amenities for daily use and special events.
This bridge is a must for those who love to visit Route 66 attractions. While it is about a couple of miles across it and back it is quiet and peaceful with great views of the St. Louis skyline. There is also old signs to admire and makes for some good photo opportunities.
Explore the Chain of Rocks Bridge, a unique Route 66 landmark with a twist. Enjoy biking, hiking and river views at this historic site.
Nov 3, 2013 · Forming the highway's crossing over America's largest river, the Mississippi, the Chain of Rocks Bridge has played a pivotal role in the highway's history. The bridge is technologically important as an outstanding example of large-scale highway bridge construction in the 1920s.
Things to Do | Old Chain of Rocks Bridge. Once part of Route 66—the Mother Road—this bridge across the Mississippi River was reopened in 1999 as one of the world’s longest pedestrian/bicycle-only bridges.On the Missouri side, access is by way of the St. Louis Riverfront Trail, a walking/biking trail beside the Mississippi River between ...
Oct 1, 2020 · The old Chain of Rocks Bridge was completed in 1929 and spans the Mississippi River between Missouri and Illinois. The main feature that sets this bridge apart is that there is 22-degree bend midway across the mile long span.
The Chain of Rocks Bridge is easily the most well-known of the five bridges that carried Route 66 across the Mississippi River at various times.
This is a particularly scenic stretch of the Mississippi River, overlooking the natural chain of rocks, from which it derives its name. Please note, there is no secure automobile parking on the Missouri side of this bridge. The parking lot on the Missouri side is closed, except for special events.
