Mississippi River Bridge, La Crosse

Name: Mississippi River Bridge
Address: La Crosse, United States

#11 among attractions in La Crosse

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Facts and practical information

The Mississippi River Bridge is a combination of two individual bridges which are also known as the Cass Street Bridge and the Cameron Avenue Bridge, as well as the Big Blue Bridges. They connect downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin to Barron Island, crossing the east channel of the Mississippi River. Another bridge, the La Crosse West Channel Bridge connects Barron Island to La Crescent, Minnesota. The Mississippi River Bridge carries U.S. Routes 14 and 61 with WI 16. There is another bridge about four miles upstream, the I-90 Mississippi River Bridge that connects North La Crosse, French Island, and Dresbach, Minnesota. ()

Opened: 2004 (20 years ago)Length: 2532 ftWidth: 30 ftCoordinates: 43°48'33"N, 91°15'32"W

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La Crosse United States

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Day trips

Mississippi River Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Crosse Center, Riverside Park, Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman, Gideon C. Hixon House.

~1280 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Sport venue
La Crosse Center, La Crosse
7 min walk • The La Crosse Center is a multi-purpose arena in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin, built in 1980. The arena can seat between 5,000 and 7,500, depending on the type of event. The Center is also a convention center.
0.5 miN
Park, Historical place
Riverside Park, La Crosse
12 min walk • Riverside Park is a public park located on the riverfront of downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin. It hosts events such as Riverfest, Fourth of July fireworks, Oktoberfest, Moon Tunes, and the Rotary Lights. The steamboats American Queen, La Crosse Queen, and Julia Belle Swain make stops along the river in the park.
0.5 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Joseph the Workman, La Crosse
14 min walk • The Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman is the mother church of the Diocese of La Crosse. The cathedral, designed by architect Edward J. Schulte, was completed in 1962. Built of limestone, it has a tall clock tower which rises above the surrounding buildings in downtown La Crosse, Wisconsin.
0.7 miNE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Gideon C. Hixon House, La Crosse
19 min walk • The Gideon C. Hixon House is a historic residence built in 1859 and located in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The house was built for Gideon Hixon, a partner in a lumber business. Hixon would later become a founder and president of the La Cross National Bank and would serve in the state legislature.
0.4 miNW
Park
Pettibone Park, La Crosse
11 min walk • Pettibone Park is a public park on Barron Island in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The park is located across the Mississippi River from the city's downtown riverfront. Its facilities include walking trails, fishing docks, a beach, and a disc golf course.
0.4 miE
Gothic Revival architecture
Mons Anderson House, La Crosse
10 min walk • The Mons Anderson House is a historic house located at 410 Cass Street in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
0.4 miSE
43°48'21"N • 91°15'10"W
Dahl Auto Museum, La Crosse
10 min walk • Specialty museum, Museum
0.7 miE
Library
La Crosse Public Library, La Crosse
19 min walk • La Crosse Public Library is the public library system in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The library serves as the resource library for the Winding Rivers Library System and the administrative offices for WRLS are at the public library.
0.8 miSE
Church
St. Rose of Viterbo Convent, La Crosse
22 min walk • St. Rose of Viterbo Convent is the motherhouse of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, an American religious congregation, which is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
~820 ftNE
43°48'37"N • 91°15'22"W
Pump House Regional Arts Center, La Crosse
4 min walk • Museum
1 miNW
Bridge
La Crosse West Channel Bridge, La Crosse
25 min walk • The La Crosse West Channel Bridge is a plate girder bridge that spans the west channel of the Mississippi River between Barron Island in Wisconsin, and La Crescent, MN.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mississippi River Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Weber Center for the Performing Arts, La Crosse (3 min walk), Pump House Regional Arts Center, La Crosse (4 min walk), Dahl Auto Museum, La Crosse (10 min walk), Mons Anderson House, La Crosse (10 min walk).

How to get to Mississippi River Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mississippi River Bridge:

Bus

Downtown La Crosse Transit Center (8 min walk)