description Mark Twain Memorial Bridge Overview
The Mark Twain Memorial Bridge is a highway bridge over the Mississippi River connecting Hannibal, Missouri, with Illinois. The original bridge opened in 1936, carried U.S. Route 36, and used a cantilevered through-truss design; it was replaced by a newer bridge that opened in 2000 for the Interstate 72 connection and was later demolished. The name refers to Samuel Clemens, known as Mark Twain, who spent his childhood in Hannibal.
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Where is the Mark Twain Memorial Bridge located?
The bridge crosses the Mississippi River between Hannibal, Missouri, and Illinois. It is named for Mark Twain, who grew up in Hannibal.
When did the original Mark Twain Memorial Bridge open?
The original bridge opened in 1936. It carried U.S. Route 36 and used a cantilevered through-truss design.
What happened to the original Mark Twain Memorial Bridge?
The original bridge was replaced and later demolished. A newer Mark Twain Memorial Bridge opened in 2000 as part of the Interstate 72 extension.
What type of bridge was the original Mark Twain Memorial Bridge?
The original structure was a cantilevered through-truss highway bridge. Its U.S. Route 36 crossing connected Hannibal with Illinois across the Mississippi River.
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