Rock Island Centennial Bridge
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| Carries | 4 lanes of US 67 |
|---|---|
| Crosses | Mississippi River |
| Locale | Davenport, Iowa and Rock Island, Illinois |
| Design | Steel arch bridge |
| Opening date | July 12, 1940 |
| Coordinates |
The Centennial Bridge, or Rock Island Centennial Bridge, connects Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa.
It opened on July 12, 1940 as a toll bridge. The original toll was $0.05, and eventually rose to $0.50. The tolls were removed from the bridge on May 2, 2003.
It was originally going to be named the "Galbraith Bridge", after Rock Island's mayor at the time, Robert Galbraith. He suggested it be named the Centennial Bridge, in commemoration of the city of Rock Island's centennial.
The five arches of the bridge are a symbol often used to represent the Quad Cities. John O'Donnell Stadium in Davenport is located just upriver from the bridge.
[edit] See also
| Bridges of the Mississippi River | |||
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| Upstream Government Bridge (Arsenal Bridge) |
Rock Island Centennial Bridge |
Downstream Crescent Rail Bridge |
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