History of Keokuk

Keokuk-Hamilton Bridge Construction (1984-1985)

The Keokuk-Hamilton Bridge is a four-lane steel girder extension of Highway 136 over the Mississippi River.

Pictures. Thanks to Prism Ism Productions for these photos

The old bridge with traffic. Two narrow lanes with walkway on the right.
The old bridge with traffic. Two narrow lanes with walkway on the right.

New bridge support structures under construction, with old bridge in background.
New bridge support structures under construction, with old bridge in background.

Almost done, summer 1985. Note barge entering Lock 19, traffic on old bridge, construction barge and equipment on new bridge.
Almost done, summer 1985. Note barge entering Lock 19, traffic on old bridge, construction barge and equipment on new bridge.



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