Eads Bridge
- Original Name: Illinois and St Louis Bridge
- Address: Washington St
- Vicinity: Spans the Mississippi River
- Neighborhood of Downtown, STL in City of St Louis
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1868/00/00 | James B Eads | Engineer | During a trip to Europe, James B Eads decides to use a pneumatic caisson system of construction on the piers. | |||
| 1873/04/00 | Keystone Bridge Company | Builder | The Keystone Bridge Company begins construction of the superstructure for the Illinois and St Louis Bridge. | |||
| 1874/07/04 | The Illinois and St Louis Bridge opens with a parade and gala festivities. |
| Particulars for Eads Bridge: | |
|---|---|
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Structure type | Bridge |
| Other Description | Cantilever deck arch |
| Area of Significance | Engineering |
| Criteria | Exemplar |
| Level of Significance | National |
| Owner | Private |
| Area of Significance | Railroad |
| Sight Category | Structure |
| Area of Significance | Transportation |
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