Railroad Bridges in St. Clair County, Illinois


St. Clair County is located across the Mississippi River from St. Louis. The seat and largest city are both Belleville.

MacArthur Bridge Approach Viaduct (East)

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MacArthur Bridge Approach Viaduct (East)

This lengthy viaduct serves as the eastern approach to the MacArthur Bridge, and utilizes several unusual trusses

East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois

Owner: Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis

Status: In Use

Built 1918

by

American Bridge Company of New York

for

Municipal Bridge and Terminals Commission of St. Louis

Design:
Through truss and deck plate girder viaduct

Description:
Through truss and deck plate girder viaduct over railroads and city streets

Significance:

High