View an article regarding the construction of this bridge.
This structure is the easternmost crossing of the Mississippi River at Clinton.
Located entirely in Illinois, the bridge features 11 deck girder spans, resting on steel caissons and stone abutments.
Built in 1909, the bridge is in a deteriorated condition from how heavily used it is. As a result, it is scheduled for replacement. As of January 2018, the project is in early stages of construction, including surveying and soil tests.
The double track bridge currently carries approximately 100 trains a day. Since its original construction, it has been carrying this level of traffic nearly every day.
Overall, the bridge remains in a deteriorated condition. Preventative maintenance appears to have ceased due to the planned construction of the new crossing, which will be located nearby to the south.
Upon completion of the new bridge, the old bridges will be removed, ending their 110+ year history. It is expected that the old bridges will be removed in 2025.
Blueprints of the bridge, from Railroad Gazette: Volume 48 Issue 2
The author has ranked this bridge as being moderately significant, due to the large scale version of the deck girder design.
The photo above is an overview. It can be accessed from the island on the west end of the bridge.
| Upstream | Sabula Rail Bridge |
| Middle Channel | Willow Island Rail Bridge |
| Main Channel | Clinton Rail Bridge |
| Downstream | Government (Arsenal) Bridge |