description Horace Wilkinson Bridge Overview
Horace Wilkinson Bridge is a cantilever truss bridge carrying Interstate 10 across the Mississippi River at Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It opened in 1968 and links the city on the east bank with communities on the west bank as part of the interstate highway system. The bridge is designed for road traffic rather than rail or pedestrians and is identified by its long steel truss spans over a major navigable river. It is of interest in studies of American highway infrastructure and bridge engineering.
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What does the Horace Wilkinson Bridge carry?
The Horace Wilkinson Bridge carries Interstate 10 across the Mississippi River. It is a major road link in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
When did the Horace Wilkinson Bridge open?
The bridge opened in 1968. It connects Baton Rouge on the east bank with communities on the west bank as part of the Interstate 10 system.
What type of bridge is the Horace Wilkinson Bridge?
It is a cantilever truss bridge. Its steel truss structure supports the Interstate 10 roadway over the Mississippi River.
Where is the Horace Wilkinson Bridge located?
It is located at Baton Rouge, Louisiana, over the Mississippi River. The crossing links the city’s east-bank side with the communities west of the river.
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