The Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

This bridge was built in 1927. The fifth bridge to cross the Mississippi River connecting Illinois and Missouri, it shortened the distance between North St Louis and Edwardsville, Illinois by 15 miles.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free
Hours
Sat-Sun: 8AM to 5PM. Closed major holidays
Address
314-416-9930
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