Rock Island Arsenal Government Bridge

Repair/ Replace Missing Deck and Curb Bolts

Rock Island Arsenal Government Bridge, Structure 320
Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Illinois

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Department of the Army
US Army Garrison-Rock Island Arsenal
1 Rock Island Arsenal
Rock Island, IL 61299-5000

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The Government Bridge, or Arsenal Bridge, spans the Mississippi River connecting Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. It is located near upper Mississippi mile 483, adjacent to Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 15. The current structure, the fourth in a succession at this location, includes a swing section to accommodate traffic navigating the locks.

Made various repairs to the deck panel connections to the bridge structure. Work included extensive welding operations and was performed at night. Included inspecting and documenting all of the connections.