A Shocking Number of Bridges in Illinois are "Unacceptable"
We drive across bridges every day and barges drive under those same bridges, how safe are the bridges in the Land of Lincoln, the numbers may surprise you...
Bridges
Barge Reportedly Slammed into the Fort Madison, Iowa Bridge
There is a report that a barge has slammed into the Fort Madison Bridge in Iowa and is now sinking. The bridge is reportedly closed as of this writing.
Don’t Drive or Visit the Terrifying Swinging Bridge in Missouri
Missouri is a state full of great things you can do. This is definitely on the list of things you shouldn't even think about attempting. As a matter of fact, don't even bother trying to visit the terrifying swinging bridge in Missouri. I'll explain the multitude of reasons why.
Once Deemed ‘Impossible’ Cross Missouri’s Oldest Bridge
Built in an era when the impossible seemed just that, this historic structure has defied expectations and stood the test of time.
Missouri’s Tallest Bridge Soars More than 300 Feet into the Sky
I will admit that I am deathly afraid of heights, so if I get a little vertigo sharing this with you, that's why. It's Missouri's tallest bridge and at its zenith it soars more than 300 feet into the sky. Excuse me, but I need to sit down now.
In 1855, a Missouri Bridge Collapsed & Took a Train Down With It
It sounds like something you'd see at the end of a movie, but it was a real event that happened in Missouri nearly two centuries ago. In 1855, a Missouri bridge collapsed and took a train and many lives down to the river below.
What’s Missouri’s Longest Bridge? Don’t Even Try to Drive Over It
It's one of the most historic structures in Missouri dating back more than 100 years and you shouldn't go there. Yes, it is the longest bridge in Missouri history, but don't even think of trying to drive over it.
Oh Look, Illinois is About to Get a Mammoth 650-Foot Arch Bridge
It won't be long before a brand new span is drivable in Illinois. It's a mammoth 650-foot arch bridge that is nearing completion and you can see the progress now in multiple ways thanks to the state of Illinois.
Missouri’s Highest Bridge Soars More than 300 Feet into the Sky
When I first saw this, it didn't look right to me. Then I realized that I was measuring (with my eyes) the wrong way. The highest bridge in Missouri does soar more than 300 feet into the sky although it doesn't look like it does at first glance.
Why was This Illinois Bridge Named One of the Most Terrifying?
If not for the graffiti, it would look like any other bridge you might cross in Illinois. So why is it considered one of the most terrifying expanses anywhere in the Land of Lincoln? The reason is connected to the history of what's taken place in this part of Illinois.