Murray Baker Bridge, Peoria

Name: Murray Baker Bridge
Address: Peoria, United States

#20 among attractions in Peoria

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The Murray Baker Bridge is a landmark cantilever bridge that carries Interstate 74 and Illinois Route 29 over the Illinois River from downtown Peoria to East Peoria in central Illinois. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Murray Baker Bridge was built in 1958, and had an original length of 3,216 feet. ()

Opened: 1958 (66 years ago)Coordinates: 40°41'16"N, 89°34'60"W

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Peoria United States

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Murray Baker Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dozer Park, Par-A-Dice Casino, Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria City Hall.

0.8 miW
Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums, Sport
Dozer Park, Peoria
20 min walk • Dozer Park, originally O'Brien Field and formerly Chiefs Stadium, is a baseball field located in downtown Peoria, Illinois. It is the home of the Peoria Chiefs, the High-A Central affiliate of the St.
1.1 miSE
Casino, Nightlife, Gambling
Par-A-Dice Casino, East Peoria
29 min walk • Par-A-Dice Hotel and Casino is a casino located on the Illinois River off Illinois Route 116/U.S. Route 150 in East Peoria, Illinois, United States.
~1890 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum, Observatories and planetariums
Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria
10 min walk • The Peoria Riverfront Museum is a public museum of art, science, history, and technology located on the riverfront in downtown Peoria, Illinois.
0.6 miNW
City hall, Neo-renaissance architecture
Peoria City Hall, Peoria
16 min walk • Peoria City Hall, located in the United States city of Peoria, Illinois, was designed and built by Reeves and Baillee in 1897 for US$271,500. The city hall was dedicated January 5 to January 7, 1899. The building is still Peoria's city hall and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
~1000 ftNW
Boat tours, Outdoor activities, Tours
Spirit of Peoria, Peoria
5 min walk • Spirit of Peoria is a riverboat that normally runs in the Peoria, Illinois area on the Illinois River watershed. The boat participated in the 2004 Grand Excursion.
0.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Madison Theatre, Peoria
16 min walk • Madison Theatre is a historic theater in Peoria, Illinois, United States that opened on October 16, 1920, as a silent picture theatre.
0.5 miNW
Monuments and statues
Peace and Harvest, Peoria
14 min walk • Peace and Harvest are two 8-foot tall limestone statues in downtown Peoria, Illinois, United States. The male and female figures represent peace and harvest respectively.
1.1 miSW
Bridge
Cedar Street Bridge, Peoria
30 min walk • The Cedar Street Bridge carries Illinois Route 8 and Illinois Route 116 over the Illinois River. The bridge is a steel arch design that rises approximately 70 to 80 feet above the surface of the river.
0.7 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Peoria
19 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception is a cathedral of the Catholic Church located in Peoria, Illinois, United States.
~1700 ftNW
40°41'24"N • 89°35'19"W
Caterpillar, Peoria
9 min walk • Museum, Visitor center, Entertainment
0.5 miSW
Bridge
Bob Michel Bridge, Peoria
13 min walk • The Bob Michel Bridge carries Illinois Route 40 over the Illinois River 0.75 miles up-river from the Cedar Street Bridge. Illinois 40 terminates at an interchange with Interstate 74 just east of the bridge.

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Which popular attractions are close to Murray Baker Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Spirit of Peoria, Peoria (5 min walk), Caterpillar, Peoria (9 min walk), Peoria Riverfront Museum, Peoria (10 min walk), Central National Bank Building, Peoria (12 min walk).