Status: Still standing, but rails removed
Location: 37.092927,-89.256666
Carries Illinois Central Gulf Railroad over Cache River Diversion Channel
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 276.0 Feet
Span Length: 99.0 Feet
Overview: Pony plate-girder bridge over the Cache River Diversion Channel on abandoned Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
History: Built 1948 to span the newly created Cache River Diversion Channel
Built: 1948
Location: Alexander County
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102028
East side
Photo taken by James Baughn
102029
North approach
Photo taken by James Baughn
102030
Deck view
Photo taken by James Baughn
102031
Photo taken by James Baughn
375595
Underside
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
375594
South end
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
375593
South deck girder span
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
375592
Side view
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
375591
Shoe
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
375590
Overview
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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Main span
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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Deck view
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
Status: Several concrete piers remain
Location: 37.091820,-89.257833
Carries Missouri Pacific Railroad over Cache River Diversion Channel
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony plate-girder bridge over the Cache River Diversion Channel on the Missouri Pacific Thebes-Cairo railroad line
History: Built ca. 1950 to span the newly created Cache River Diversion Channel
Built: ca. 1950
Location: Alexander County
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Photo taken by James Baughn
102033
Photo taken by James Baughn
102034
Photo taken by James Baughn
Status: Open to four lanes of traffic
Location: 37.024167,-89.210833
Carries Interstate 57 over Mississippi River
Design: arch/through/steel
Design Details: Steel through arch
Total Length: 4088.8 Feet
Span Length: 820.7 Feet
Overview: Steel through arch bridge carrying I-57 over the Mississippi River at Cairo
History: Dedicated June 23, 1978
Built: 1978
Location: Alexander County
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102035
Driving across
Photo taken by Bill Burmaster
102036
Construction of main span
Photo submitted by Mark Frazier
102037
Construction of deck
Photo submitted by Mark Frazier
114539
Riding across Cairo I-57 bridge
Riding across Cairo I-57 bridge about to reach portal.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114540
Riding across Cairo I-57 with repair ahead
Riding across Cairo I-57 with repair work ahead on Missouri side
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114541
Riding across Cairo I-57 lane closed
Riding across Cairo I-57 with lane closed beginning.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114542
Riding across Cairo I-57 lane closed behind portal
Riding across Cairo I-57 one lane closed, behind portal, and construction ahead.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
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East approach
Photo taken by James Baughn in September 2006
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Side view from south
Photo taken by James Baughn in September 2006
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Underneath
Photo taken by James Baughn
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View from below
Photo taken by James Baughn
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West approach
Photo taken by James Baughn in September 2006
209840
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209843
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209845
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209849
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209850
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
Status: Unknown status
Location: 37.021667,-89.185278
Carries Illinois Central Railroad over US 51
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 76.1 Feet
Span Length: 58.1 Feet
Overview: Arched viaduct on the Illionois Central Railroad over US 51 on the north end of Cairo in Cairo
History: Built 1903
Built: 1903
Location: Alexander County
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102038
View from north
Photo taken by James Baughn
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 36.978209,-89.147405
Carries US 60/62 over Mississippi River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Cantilevered Warren through truss
Total Length: 5175.5 Feet
Span Length: 700.9 Feet
Overview: Cantilevered through truss bridge over the Mississippi River on U. S. Highway 60 / 62 between Birds Point, MO, and Cairo, IL
History: Built 1929; tolls removed 1954; rehabilitated 1983, 2005, 2011, and 2015
Built: 1929
Location: Alexander County
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102039
View from southeast
Photo taken by James Baughn
102040
View from southwest
Photo taken by James Baughn
102041
West side
Photo taken by James Baughn
102042
Close-up of a tower
Photo taken by James Baughn
102043
Close-up of towers during sunset
Photo taken by James Baughn
102044
View of tower on Missouri side
Photo taken by James Baughn
102045
View from south end
Photo taken by James Baughn
102046
Below the south curve
Photo taken by James Baughn
102047
South abutment
Photo taken by James Baughn
102048
Close-up of south portal
Photo taken by James Baughn
102049
Top of a pier
Photo taken by James Baughn
102050
Underneath looking south
Photo taken by James Baughn
102051
Close-up of underside
Photo taken by James Baughn
102052
North portal
Photo taken by James Baughn
102053
Passing below a tower
Photo taken by James Baughn
102054
Leaving the south portal
Photo taken by James Baughn
102055
On the bridge
Photo taken by James Baughn
102056
Passing below a tower
Photo taken by James Baughn
102057
Leaving the north portal
Photo taken by James Baughn
114584
Riding Eastbound US 60 US 62 bridge approach Missouri
Riding eastbound on the Cairo US 60 US 62 bridge to Illinois.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114585
Riding Eastbound US 60 US 62 bridge portal
Riding eastbound on the Cairo US 60 US 62 bridge to Illinois approaching portal.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
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Riding Eastbound US 60 US 62 truss portion.
Riding Eastbound on the Cairo US 60 US 62 bridge to Illinois through the trusses.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114587
Riding Eastbound US 60 US 62 contining truss
Riding Eastbound on the Cairo US 60 US 62 bridge to Illinois through the trusses. Some rivets visible hi res version.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114588
Riding Eastbound US 60 US 62 on end in sight yet
Riding Eastbound on the Cairo US 60 US 62 bridge to Illinois through the trusses.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114589
Riding Eastbound US 60 US 62 truss end in sight
Riding Eastbound on The US 60 US 62 bridge to Illinois end of trusses barely in sight.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114590
Riding Eastbound US 60 US 62 behind the portal
Riding Eastbound on the US 60 US 62 bridge Behind the portal.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114591
Riding Eastbound US 60 US 62 approach Illinois
Riding Eastbound on the Cairo US 60 US 62 bridge Illinois about to arrive.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
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Missssippi River Bridge at Cairo Ill
Taken from Fort Defiance looking northwest 10/19/08
Photo copyright Ken Steinhoff
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Overhead plaque
Photo taken by James Baughn in June 2009
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View from Wickliffe Kentucky
Photo taken by James Baughn in June 2009
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Looking Northeast
Photo taken by John Christeson in June 2009
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On The Bridge
Photo taken by John Christeson in June 2009
209854
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209855
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209856
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209857
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209858
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209859
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209860
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209861
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209862
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209863
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209864
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209865
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209866
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209867
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209868
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209869
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209870
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209871
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209872
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
251593
Photo taken by John Christeson
251594
Photo taken by John Christeson
287899
Photo taken by Andrew Raker in September 2008
287900
Photo taken by Andrew Raker in September 2008
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Cairo, IL & Bird's Point, MO Mississippi River Bridge
TEDD LiGGETT's phOTOGRAPH_oF_tHE_dAY #2997 - Reconstructed in 1983 & rising 114 feet above the Mississippi River spans the U.S. Hwy. 60 / U.S. Hwy. 62 'Cantilevered Through Truss Bridge‘ linking Bird's Point, Missouri and Cairo, Illinois, with a drive-length of 5,175 feet.
Photo taken by Tedd Liggett on November 4, 2014
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Cairo Mississippi River Bridge
view c1929
Photo from old postcard
506192
Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
Status: Open to two-lane traffic
Slated for demolition and replacement. As of April 2013, currently in Environmental planning stage. Public meeting to be held in 2022.
Location: 36.994028,-89.145773
Carries US 51/60/62 over Ohio River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Cantilevered Warren through truss
Total Length: 5863.7 Feet
Span Length: 800.0 Feet
Overview: Cantilevered through truss over the Ohio River on US 51/60/62 between Cairo, Illinois and Wickliffe, Kentucky
History: Built 1937; rehabilitated 1979
Built: 1937
Location: Alexander County
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102058
View at ground level
Photo taken by James Baughn
102059
View from observation deck
Photo taken by James Baughn
102060
Close-up of Kentucky side
Photo taken by James Baughn
102061
Oblique view from southwest
Photo taken by James Baughn
102062
View from northwest
Photo taken by James Baughn
102063
Underneath
Photo taken by James Baughn
102064
Close-up of underside
Photo taken by James Baughn
102065
Deck truss span
Photo taken by James Baughn
102066
Close-up of deck truss girders
Photo taken by James Baughn
102067
Under the deck truss
Photo taken by James Baughn
102068
West end
Photo taken by James Baughn
102069
Western portal
Photo taken by James Baughn
102070
Heading into Kentucky
Photo taken by James Baughn
114592
View of Cairo Ohio River Bridge
View of Cairo Ohio River Bridge from Cairo Illinois.
Photo taken by David B. Haun in May 2008
114593
View of Illinois end of the bridge
View of Illinois end of the Cairo Ohio River bridge.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114594
View of Cairo Ohio River bridge tower
A view of the Cairo Ohio River Bridge Tower.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114595
View signs for Cairo Ohio River Bridge
View of signs for the Cairo Ohio River bridge at the North end.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114596
Riding across Cairo Ohio River Bridge to Kentucky.
Riding across Cairo Ohio River Bridge into Kentucky good view signs and view of portal.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114597
Riding across Cairo Ohio River Bridge deck truss spans.
Riding across Cairo Ohio River Bridge into Kentucky deck truss spans Illinois side.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114598
Riding across Cairo Ohio River Bridge Portal view
Good view Illinois side portal Riding across into Kentucky.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114599
Riding across toward Kentucky meeting traffic
Riding across Cairo Ohio River bridge into Kentucky meeting Illinois bound traffic.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114600
Riding across in Kentucky
Riding across Cairo Ohio River Bridge into Kentucky. Look at the bridge lattice work.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
114601
Riding across into Kentucky passing a tower
Riding across into Kentucky passing a tower of the Cairo Ohio River Bridge.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
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Riding across Cairo Ohio River Bridge
Riding across Cairo Ohio River Bridge into Kentucky view of the trusses.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
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Riding across Cairo Ohio River Bridge behind Portal
Riding across Cairo Ohio River Bridge into Kentucky behind the South Portal.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
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Riding across Cairo Ohio River Bridge Kentuky approach.
Riding across Cairo Ohio River Bridge Kentucky Approach.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
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Continuing Cairo Ohio River Bridge Kentucky approach.
Continuing Riding across Cairo Ohio River Bridge Kentucky approach.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
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About to Finish Cairo Ohio River Bridge approach.
About to Finish Riding across Cairo Ohio River Bridge Kentucky approach.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
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Rounding the bend to Finish Cairo Ohio River Bridge
Rounding the bend in the Cairo Ohio River Bridge riding across into Kentucky.
Photo taken by David B. Haun
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Bridge plaque
Photo taken by James Baughn in June 2009
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Toll freeing plaque
Photo taken by James Baughn in June 2009
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209885
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209886
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209889
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209892
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209893
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209894
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209895
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209896
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209897
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209903
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209904
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209905
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209908
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209909
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
239609
Photo taken by J.P.
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Photo taken by J.P.
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Photo taken by J.P.
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Photo taken by J.P.
239613
Photo taken by J.P.
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Cairo Ohio River Bridge
Photo taken by Jack Schmidt July 2008
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Photo taken by Andrew Raker in September 2008
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Photo taken by Andrew Raker in September 2008
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Barrel shot at state line
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Barrel shot
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Behind east portal
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Bootprint
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Converging girders
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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East portal
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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East tower
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Expansion joint
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Looking down at lower chord
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Looking downriver
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Looking straight up
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
419104
Looking west
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Maintenance ladder
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Maze of girders
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Mile marker
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Oblique view from west
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Pigeons sitting on west portal
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Pinned joint
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Pinned upper joint
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Plaque on endpost
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Recycled sign
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Sign assembly
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Signs at west end
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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State line
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Truss members
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Upper chord joint
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Weight limit signs
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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West portal
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2018
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Cairo Ohio River Bridge
Journal Gazette: July 7 1938
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
Status: Open to railroad traffic
Location: 37.023025,-89.175321
Carries Canadian National Railway over Ohio River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Warren through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over the Ohio River carrying the Canadian National Railway (former Illinois Central Railroad) in Cairo
History: Built 1949-52, replacing the original bridge
Built: 1952
Location: Alexander County
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102071
View from Fort Defiance
Photo taken by James Baughn
102072
View from highway bridge
Photo taken by James Baughn
102073
View from southeast
Photo taken by James Baughn
102074
East portal
Photo taken by James Baughn
102075
Approach trestle
Photo taken by James Baughn
102076
Deck truss span
Photo taken by James Baughn
102077
Stone pier
Photo taken by James Baughn
102078
Piers from first bridge
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Cairo Railroad Bridge
Cairo Railroad Bridge in the distance.
Photo taken byMother of David B. Haun in May 2008
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Cairo Railroad Bridge
Illinois approach to the bridge
Photo taken by Nathan Morton in February 2007
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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CN - Cairo Bridge
Southern Illinoisan: October 20 1950
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CN - Cairo Bridge
Southern Illinoisan: October 20 1950
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CN - Cairo Bridge
Southern Illinoisan: October 20 1950
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CN - Cairo Bridge
Chicago Tribune: December: July 29 1950
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CN - Cairo Bridge
Southern Illinoisan: July 3 1951
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CN - Cairo Bridge
Southern Illinoisan: February 15 1952
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CN - Cairo Bridge
Photo taken by cmh2351fl in November 2010
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.131667,-89.283889
Carries IL 3 over Drainage Ditch
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 122.0 Feet
Span Length: 45.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete bridge over a drainage Ditch on IL 3 just west of IL 127
History: Built 1948
Built: 1948
Location: Alexander County
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250112
Overview
Photo taken by James Baughn in December 2011
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South side
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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Deck view
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
375571
Closeup
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
Status: No longer standing, but north abutment remains underneath the replacement bridge
Location: 37.198756,-89.451415
Carries Fayville Road over Orchard Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details: Unknown
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost bridge over Orchard Creek on Fayville Road just north of the intersection with Rock Spring Hollow Road in Thebes
History:
Built:
Location: Alexander County
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102079
Current scene
Photo taken by James Baughn
102080
North abutment from above
Photo taken by James Baughn
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North abutment from behind
Photo taken by James Baughn
Status: Replaced by the current bridge, reusing many of the piers in the process
Location: 37.023025,-89.175321
Carries Illinois Central Railroad over Ohio River
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: From Illinois to Kentucky:
One Pratt deck truss span, 106 ft.
Seventeen Pratt deck truss spans, each 150 ft.
Two pin-connected, 17-panel Whipple through truss spans, each 518.5 ft.
Seven Whipple through truss spans, each 400 ft.
Three Pratt deck truss spans, each 249 ft.
Twenty-one Pratt deck truss spans, each 150 ft.
One Pratt deck truss span, 106 ft.
Also had 9,901 ft of timber approach trestle.
Total Length: 20461.0 Feet
Span Length: 518.5 Feet
Overview: Lost through and deck truss bridge over the Ohio River carrying the Illinois Central Railroad in Cairo
History: Built 1889 under engineer George S. Morison; replaced 1949-52
Built: 1889
Location: Alexander County
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Book photo: Overview
This photo comes from George S. Morison's 1892 book, "The Cairo Bridge"
Photo archived by the Historic American Engineering Record
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Postcard: West portal
102084
Postcard: View from southwest
102085
Postcard: Kentucky approach
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Postcard: Illinois approach
102087
Remaining piers
The Kentucky approach was rebuilt along a new alignment, but the old concrete tubular piers remain
102088
Stone pier
The original stone piers remain in place as part of the new bridge
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PC IL Cairo Ohio River Wharf Boat
Photo taken by Mark Frazier in April 2007
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The Marlan tied up at Cairo, Bridge in Background
Photo taken by Mark Frazier in February 2014
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Image
Published prior to 1923
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1942 postmark
Photo uploaded by Art S.
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Illinois Cenral Bridge Mississippi River4
Neat shot
Photo uploaded by Art S.
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Birds eye Cairo IL
Photo uploaded by Art S.
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Uploaded by Melissa Brand-Welch
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Uploaded by Melissa Brand-Welch
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Uploaded by Melissa Brand-Welch
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First Cairo Railroad Bridge
Alton Evening Telegraph: November 10 1950
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First Cairo Railroad Bridge
1950 view looking south
Photo from Cliff Downey Collection
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.247862,-89.448345
Carries Old IL 3 over Sexton Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: From north to south:
One riveted, 5-panel Pratt pony truss
One riveted, 9-panel Pratt through truss
One riveted, 6-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 336.9 Feet
Span Length: 172.2 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Sexton Creek on Old Illinois Route 3 just off New Route 3 near Gale
History: Built 1933; bypassed by new bridge in 1990; rehabilitated 2011
Built: 1933
Location: Alexander County
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102089
Side view
Photo taken by James Baughn
102090
Oblique view
Photo taken by James Baughn
102091
View from a distance
Photo taken by James Baughn
102092
South portal
Photo taken by James Baughn
102093
Deck view
Photo taken by James Baughn
102094
North portal
Photo taken by James Baughn
102095
Behind north portal
Photo taken by James Baughn
102096
Barrel shot of main span
Photo taken by James Baughn
102097
Deck curvature
Photo taken by James Baughn
102098
South approach
Photo taken by James Baughn
102099
North approach
Photo taken by James Baughn
102100
North abutment
Photo taken by James Baughn
102101
Lower joints from above
Photo taken by James Baughn
102102
Lower end joint
Photo taken by James Baughn
102103
Lower middle joint
Photo taken by James Baughn
102104
Upper joint
Photo taken by James Baughn
102105
Pier
Photo taken by James Baughn
102106
Underneath
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Plaque
Plaque on north end;
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Submerged during 2011 flood
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Rehabilitation
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Rehabilitation
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209740
Rehabilitation
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209741
Rehabilitation
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
209742
Rehabilitation
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Looking South
Photo taken by John Christeson in March 2017
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This site's fearless leader
Feb 6, 2020 James Baughn by Jacob Wiegand
Photo uploaded by Art S.
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Photo taken by James McCray in March 2021
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Photo taken by James McCray in March 2021
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Photo taken by James McCray in March 2021
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Photo taken by James McCray in March 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
Status: Open to two-lane traffic
Location: 37.240050,-89.443557
Carries Old IL 3 over Miller Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 5-panel Pratt pony truss with concrete tee beam approaches
Total Length: 147.9 Feet
Span Length: 81.7 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Miller Creek on Old Illinois Route 3 northeast of Thebes, 1 mi. north of Thebes
History: Built 1933
Built: 1933
Location: Alexander County
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Overview
Photo taken by James Baughn
102109
Looking south
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Looking north
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Truss
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Truss panel
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Upper joint
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Outriggers
Photo taken by James Baughn
102115
Balustrade
Photo taken by James Baughn
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North abutment
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Plaque
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Weight limit sign
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Fall color
Photo taken by James Baughn in November 2013
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Looking South
Photo taken by John Christeson in March 2017
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
506039
Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
Status: Several concrete footings remain
Location: 37.198756,-89.450175
Carries Missouri Pacific Railroad over Orchard Creek/Rock Spring Hollow
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost railroad trestle over Orchard Creek and Rock Spring Hollow south of Thebes in Thebes
History:
Built:
Location: Alexander County
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Footings in creek
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Footing next to road
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Looking south toward abutment
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Footings
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2006
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Close up of footing
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2006
Status: Open to railroad traffic on two tracks
Location: 37.216486,-89.466819
Carries Thebes Bridge Terminal Railroad over Mississippi River
Design: truss/through/other
Design Details: From west to east:
Six 65-ft closed-spandrel concrete arches
One 100-ft closed-spandrel concrete arches
Two 521-ft through truss spans
One 671-ft cantilevered through truss span
Two 521-ft through truss spans
Five 65-ft closed-spandrel concrete arches
Total Length: 3817.0 Feet
Span Length: 671.0 Feet
Overview: Cantilevered through truss railroad bridge over the Mississippi River at Thebes
History: Built 1905 by a consortium of five railroad companies (CEI, IC, MP, StLIM&S, SSW)
Built: 1905
Location: Alexander County
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Overview
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Side view of one span
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Pier in river
Photo taken by James Baughn
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View of Missouri side
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Train crosses the bridge
Photo taken by James Baughn
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View from Route 3 roadside park
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Easternmost concrete arch
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Westbound train crosses arch
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Close-up of underside of arch
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Heading west
The world's largest operating steam locomotive crosses Thebes Bridge on Jan. 22, 2004, on its way to the Super Bowl in Houston as part of a Union Pacific promotional tour
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Approaching the main span
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Steam cloud on Missouri side
Photo taken by James Baughn
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East portal
Photo taken Mar. 2004 by Brian Frierdich
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Train Crossing Thebes Bridge
Train crossing Westbound over Thebes Bridge into Missouri.
Photo taken by David B. Haun in May 2008
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Train crossing Thebes Bridge
Train crossing Thebes bridge Westbound into Missouri.
Photo taken by David B. Haun in May 2008
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Train crossing west approach
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2010
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HAARGIS photo
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HAARGIS photo
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HAARGIS photo
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HAARGIS photo
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HAARGIS photo
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HAARGIS photo
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HAARGIS photo
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HAARGIS photo
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Aerial view from northwest
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Aerial view from south
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Aerial view from southwest
Photo taken by James Baughn
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During 2011 flood
Photo taken by James Baughn
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Missouri approach from the air
Photo taken by James Baughn
209688
Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in August 2011
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Thebes Bridge
1911 view
Photo from old postcard
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
Status: Open to rail traffic above and highway traffic below
Location: 37.021353,-89.185539
Carries Canadian National (former Illinois Central) Railway over US 51
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Tunnel completed in 1903, while the gate was finished in 1914. The gate itself weighs 80 tons, is 60 ft. wide, 24 ft. high and 5 ft. thick. The counterweights used to raise and lower the gate weigh almost as much as the gate itself, so that it will only require the effort of 2 men at each windless, one windless on each side of the gate, to raise the gate when it has been lowered. The cables used in the "crabs" in raising and lowering the gate are about 2 inches in thickness.
Source: http://www.michaelminn.net/america/Cairo_Gate/
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Flood gate and tunnel on US 51 under CN RR
History: Arch built 1903; Floodgate added 1914
Built: 1903
Location: Alexander County
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South portal of the gate
Photo taken by Nathan Morton in February 2007
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
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GoPro Shot of Structure
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Structure
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Structure
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Structure
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Structure
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Structure
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Structure
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Structure
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Structure
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Structure
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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IC Cairo Flood Gate Tunnel
looking north
Photo from old postcard
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Photo taken by James McCray in March 2021
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Photo taken by James McCray in March 2021
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Photo taken by James McCray in March 2021
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Photo taken by James McCray in March 2021
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Photo taken by James McCray in March 2021
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Photo taken by James McCray in March 2021
506175
Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 37.197654,-89.449616
Carries Rock Spring Hollow Road (TR 16) over Orchard Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 3-panel Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Orchard Creek on Rock Spring Hollow Road (TR 16)
History: Replaced 1971
Built:
Location: Alexander County
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Status: Abandoned, but still in good condition
Location: 37.122431,-89.275370
Carries Shawnee Terminal Railway over Lake Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 97.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned wooden trestle over Lake Creek on the former Mobile & Ohio Railroad, next to IL 3
History:
Built:
Location: Alexander County
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Looking west from Route 3
Photo taken by Nathan Morton in February 2007
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View from Highway 3
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2013
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View from southwest
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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View from southeast
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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Stringers
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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Single bent
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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Shadow
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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Deck view
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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Abutment
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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Overview
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
Status: Open to rail traffic above and highway traffic below
Location: 37.021389,-89.185556
Carries IC Railroad over US 51
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony/through plate girder
Total Length: 69.9 Feet
Span Length: 65.9 Feet
Overview: Plate girder bridge over US 51 on IC Railroad in Cairo
History: Built 1903
Built: 1903
Location: Alexander County
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
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GoPro Shot of Bridge
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Bridge
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Bridge
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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IC - Cairo Overpass
Via Pinterest
Status:
Location: 37.041111,-89.191944
Carries Icg Rr over Us 51
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 130.9 Feet
Span Length: 63.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Us 51 on Icg Rr
History: Built 1974
Built: 1974
Location: Alexander County
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.019167,-89.184722
Carries Shawnee Terminal Railway over US 51
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 66.9 Feet
Span Length: 43.0 Feet
Overview: Girder bridge over US 51 on Penn Central Railroad
History: Built 1917
Built: 1917
Location: Alexander County
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
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Photo taken by Ben Tate in October 2011
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Photo taken by J.P.
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Photo taken by J.P.
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Photo taken by J.P.
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Photo taken by J.P.
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Photo taken by J.P.
239646
Photo taken by J.P.
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GoPro Shot of Bridge
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Bridge
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Bridge
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Bridge
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Bridge
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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GoPro Shot of Bridge
Photo taken by Nathan Holth. Courtesy, HistoricBridges.org. All Rights Reserved.
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
Status: Abandoned
Location: 37.327748,-89.436797
Carries Devils Island Road over Picayune Chute (Mississippi River side channel)
Design: slab
Design Details: Low-water concrete slab
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned slab bridge over Picayune Chute (Mississippi River side channel) on Devils Island Road
History:
Built:
Location: Alexander County
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Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2012
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Close-up of collapsed south approach
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2012
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 37.246667,-89.446111
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Old IL 3
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 144.0 Feet
Span Length: 47.9 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Old IL 3 on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Alexander County
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Overview
Photo taken by James Baughn in August 2012
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Underneath
Photo taken by James Baughn in August 2012
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Overview
Photo taken by John Christeson in March 2017
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
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Photo taken by Patrick Gurwell in August 2021
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 37.220735,-89.453491
Carries Poplar Street over Union Pacific Railroad
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony/through plate girder bridge over Union Pacific Railroad on Poplar Street
History: Replaced 1988
Built:
Location: Alexander County
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Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 37.123041,-89.294123
Carries Old IL 150 (predecessor to IL 3) over Lake Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber trestle (probably)
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Timber stringer bridge over Lake Creek on Old IL 150 (predecessor to IL 3) within Horseshoe Lake State Natural Area
History:
Built:
Location: Alexander County
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Remains of timber bent
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2013
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Scattered timber pilings
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2013
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Southeast abutment
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2013
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View from southeast abutment
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2013
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Concrete highway
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2013
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End of the pavement southeast of the bridge
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2013
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Old sign along southeast approach
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2013
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 37.119418,-89.291103
Carries Illinois Central Railroad over Lake Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber trestle
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Timber stringer bridge over Lake Creek on Illinois Central Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Alexander County
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Pilings
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2013
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Trail along old rail grade
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2013
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 37.301008,-89.265561
Carries TR 150 (Elco Main Street) over Branch of Hartline Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Concrete slab with brick railings
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Slab bridge over Branch of Hartline Creek on TR 150 (Elco Main Street)
History: Built c.a 1910; replaced 1994
Built:
Location: Alexander County
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Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 37.246194,-89.447824
Carries Former IL 150 over Miller Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost bridge over Miller Creek on former IL 150 (later IL 3)
History: Bypassed by a new highway alignment to the east ca. 1933
Built:
Location: Alexander County
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Wing wall
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2017
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West abutment
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2017
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East abutment
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2017
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Creek view
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2017
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 37.102124,-89.252881
Carries Illinois Central Railroad over Cache River
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost bridge over Cache River on Illinois Central Railroad
History: Built 1918 (year on foundation)
Built: 1918
Location: Alexander County
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Remnants of timber piles
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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Inscription in east abutment
COMPANY FORCES 1918 (?)
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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View from top of east abutment
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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East abutment
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
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Concrete pier
Photo taken by James Baughn in January 2015
Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 37.110338,-89.321080
Carries Old road over Lake Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer with timber deck
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned steel stringer bridge over Lake Creek on Old road
History:
Built:
Location: Alexander County
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Deck view
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2020
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Side view
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2020
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Barricade
Photo taken by James Baughn in March 2020
Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.
