The Memphis & Arkansas Bridge, also known as the Memphis–Arkansas Bridge or inaccurately as the Memphis–Arkansas Memorial Bridge, is a cantilevered through truss bridge [2] carrying Interstate 55 across the Mississippi River between West …

It replaced narrow traffic lanes on the Harahan Bridge, constructed in 1916. The Memphis-Arkansas Bridge carries I-55 across the Mississippi River and is the southernmost of the bridges in the Memphis area. In 2001, the bridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Dec 11, 2023 · The Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge on Interstate Highway 55 connects Arkansas with Tennessee at Memphis. Since its opening on the morning of December 17, 1949, the span has served as a vital link for automotive traffic to cross the Mississippi River .

Nov 6, 2016 · Three historic cantilever truss bridges over the Mississippi River side by side, two of those bridges being nationally significant: there is no other historic bridge trio like this in North America. This bridge, the Memphis and Arkansas Bridge was built to provide a new crossing for vehicular traffic, replacing the two cantilevered vehicular ...

Mar 22, 2024 · While the Memphis & Arkansas Bridge was invaluable in serving the region’s cross-river traffic demands in recent decades, the future lies with the construction of a new bridge that can better accommodate the demands of the busy Interstate 55 corridor and southwestern Tennessee for decades to come.

Feb 12, 2024 · The Memphis-Arkansas Bridge (better known as the “The Old Bridge”) crosses over the mighty Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee, into Arkansas. The route you drive is Interstate 55 and it was built in 1949.

The Memphis & Arkansas Bridge, also known as the Memphis–Arkansas Bridge is a cantilevered truss bridge [2] carrying Interstate 55 over the Mississippi River between West Memphis, Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee.

Feb 3, 2025 · The Memphis-Arkansas Memorial Bridge was built in 1949 as part of US-40. It replaced the narrow traffic lanes that were attached to each side of the Harahan Bridge. The bridge later became part of the Interstate Highway system when I-55 was extended into Memphis.

Firm Engaged for Design of the Memphis & Arkansas Bridge. Modjeski and Masters was engaged to design a new highway bridge across the Mississippi River at Memphis, Tennessee. The project was a joint effort by the Tennessee and Arkansas Department of …

Apr 4, 2018 · Location: Interstate 55: West Memphis, Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee. Built: 1949. Architectural Style: Continuous truss, Warren truss with verticals, and through truss bridge. Original Function/Purpose: Transportation. The Memphis and Arkansas Bridge was placed on the National Register on Feb. 16, 2001.