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Eads Bridge

Eads Bridge is a historic place in St. Louis (Independent City), St. Louis County, Missouri, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000946.

St. Louis (Independent City), St. Louis County, MissouriListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000946★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Eads Bridge?

The Eads Bridge is a combined road and rail bridge over the Mississippi River connecting the cities of St. Louis, Missouri, and East St. Louis, Illinois. It is located on the St. Louis riverfront between Laclede's Landing to the north, and the grounds of the Gateway Arch to the south. The bridge is named for its designer and builder, James Buchanan Eads. Work on the bridge began in 1867, and it was completed in 1874. The Eads Bridge was the first bridge across the Mississippi south of the Missouri River. Earlier bridges were located north of the Missouri, where the Mississippi is narrower. None of the earlier bridges survived, which means that the Eads Bridge is also the oldest bridge on the river.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Eads Bridge
City
St. Louis (Independent City)
County
St. Louis County
State
Missouri
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000946
Resource type
structure
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
38.62827, -90.17149
When was Eads Bridge listed on the National Register?

Eads Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is Eads Bridge located?

Eads Bridge is located in St. Louis (Independent City), St. Louis County, Missouri at approximately 38.62827, -90.17149. See the map above.

Is Eads Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Eads Bridge is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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