Louisiana Railroad Bridge

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Louisiana Railroad Bridge

(Chicago & Alton Railroad Bridge #274.4)

This large through truss swing bridge crosses the Mississippi River at Louisiana

Louisiana, Pike County, Missouri to East Louisiana, Pike County, Illinois

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1897, 1898, 1905 and 1945

by

Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, American Bridge Company of New York and Unknown

for

Chicago & Alton Railroad

Design:
442' through truss swing span, Pratt through truss and Warren through truss

Description:
Pratt through truss swing bridge over Mississippi River

Significance:

High