Louisiana Railroad Bridge
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: