Government Bridge, Davenport

Name: Government Bridge
Address: Arsenal Bridge, Davenport, United States

#32 among attractions in Davenport

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Facts and practical information

The Government Bridge or Arsenal Bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. The Iowa Interstate Railroad uses the upper deck of the bridge for its ex-Chicago and Rock Island Railroad route between Council Bluffs, Iowa and Chicago, Illinois. The lower deck carries automobile traffic between the two cities. It is located near Upper Mississippi Mile Marker 483, adjacent to the Mississippi River Lock and Dam No. 15. The current structure is the fourth at this location. The bridges all were built with a swing section to accommodate traffic navigating the river. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1896 (128 years ago)Length: 1608 ftWidth: 27 ftCoordinates: 41°31'8"N, 90°34'1"W

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Arsenal BridgeDavenport United States

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Government Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Figge Art Museum, Putnam-Parker Block, J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Modern Woodmen Park.

0.5 miW
Museum, Art museum
Figge Art Museum, Davenport
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Davenport, Iowa, the Figge Art Museum stands as a beacon of culture and creativity. This modern museum, with its sleek glass façade, offers a window into the world of art for the curious traveler and the avid art enthusiast alike.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Department store, Chicago school architecture
Putnam-Parker Block, Davenport
13 min walk • The Putnam-Parker Block, also known as City Square, are historic structures located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. The property is three buildings that take up the south half of block 43 in what is known as LeClaire's First Addition. The main façade of the structures face south along West Second Street.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Department store, Romanesque revival architecture
J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store, Davenport
12 min walk • The J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store also known as the Petersen Harned-Von Maur Store Building and the Redstone Building, is a historic building in Davenport, Iowa, United States.
0.8 miW
Sport, Sport venue
Modern Woodmen Park, Davenport
20 min walk • Modern Woodmen Park is a minor league baseball venue located in Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is home to the Quad Cities River Bandits, the High-A Central affiliate of the Kansas City Royals. Since 1987, St.
~1830 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Performing arts
Davenport RiverCenter, Davenport
9 min walk • RiverCenter is a convention center located in downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It is made up of two associated buildings sited on the north and south sides of East Third Street. The Adler Theatre is connected to the original section of the convention center on the north side of the complex.
0.6 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Kahl Building, Davenport
16 min walk • The Kahl Building is an historic building located in Downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
0.5 miW
Memorial
Dillon Memorial, Davenport
12 min walk • The Dillon Memorial is a historic structure located in LeClaire Park, near downtown Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 and on the Davenport Register of Historic Properties in 1993.
0.4 miW
Bridge, Chicago school architecture
Davenport Skybridge, Davenport
11 min walk • The Davenport Skybridge is a pedestrian cable-stayed bridge that spans River Drive in downtown Davenport, Iowa. It connects LeClaire Park to a courtyard and parking ramp on 2nd Street, located near the River Music Experience.
0.5 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
River Music Experience, Davenport
12 min walk • The River Music Experience is a multi-use music facility and 5013 non-profit organization located on the first two floors of the historic Redstone Building in downtown Davenport, Iowa.
~1730 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Davenport Downtown Commercial Historic District, Davenport
9 min walk • The Davenport Downtown Commercial Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in the central business district of Davenport, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2020.
0.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Fort Armstrong Theatre, Rock Island
18 min walk • Circa 21 Dinner Playhouse, Formerly known as The fort Armstrong theater, is an historic building located in downtown Rock Island, Illinois, United States. It opened in 1920 and it was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

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Which popular attractions are close to Government Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Lock and Dam No. 15, Davenport (3 min walk), Fort Armstrong, Davenport (6 min walk), Henry Ebeling House, Davenport (7 min walk), Davenport Motor Row and Industrial Historic District, Davenport (7 min walk).

How to get to Government Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Government Bridge:

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Ground Transportation Center (15 min walk)