Cairo Mississippi River Bridge
The Cairo Mississippi River Bridge is a steel truss through deck bridge carrying U.S. Route 60 and U.S. Route 62 across the Mississippi River. Located in the tri-state area of Illinois, Kentucky, and Missouri, it connects Cairo, Illinois at its northern terminus to Bird's Point, Missouri at its southern terminus. The bridge is currently closed for renovation until October 1, 2024.
Cairo Mississippi River Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 36°58′43″N 89°08′52″W |
| Carries | 2 lanes of US 60 / US 62 |
| Crosses | Mississippi River |
| Locale | Bird's Point, Missouri and Cairo, Illinois |
| Maintained by | Illinois Department of Transportation |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Cantilever bridge |
| Total length | 5,175 feet (1,577 m) |
| Width | 20 feet (6.1 m) |
| Longest span | 701 feet (214 m) |
| Clearance below | 114 feet (35 m) |
| History | |
| Opened | 1929 |
| Location | |
The bridge measures 5,175.5 feet (1,577.5 meters) in length with a main span of 700.9 feet (213.6 meters) and a width of 20 feet (6.1 meters). At its apex, the bridge stands 114 feet (35 meters) above the river with a 675-foot (206-meter) navigation channel and a river depth of 279 feet (85 meters).
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