Historic Bridges of the U.S.

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Overview

These first two photos were taken Oct. 1988 by John P. Herr for the Historic American Engineering Record while documenting the Alton Lock and Dam

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Historic postcard

Overview: Lost seven-span through truss bridge over the Mississippi River on US 67 at Alton
Status: Replaced by the Clark Bridge
History: Built 1928; replaced 1994
Design: Pennsylvania through truss
Also called: Clark Bridge (official name)
Inventory number: BH 15487 (Bridgehunter.com ID)