Burlington Bridge
CountryUSA
Year Built1893
Total Length660 m
Main Span102 m
TypeSwing
About Burlington Bridge
A swing bridge over the Mississippi River. One of the few remaining swing bridges on the Mississippi. The central pier rotates 90 degrees to open. Replaced the original wooden bridge.
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