Rock Island is named for a large island in the Mississippi River. This island is now known as Arsenal Island.
There is an east/west mainline of the Rock Island, now Iowa Interstate. In addition, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy had a line through the town, which is now owned by BNSF.
Bridges
Through Truss Swing Bridge over Mississippi River
Government (Arsenal) Bridge
Baltimore Through Truss Swing Bridge across Mississippi River
IAIS Beck Avenue Bridge (South)
Through Plate Girder Bridge over Beck Avenue
IAIS Beck Avenue Bridge (North)
Through Plate Girder Bridge over Beck Avenue
IAIS Sylvan Slough Bridge
Through Plate Girder Bridge over Sylvan Slough
Sylvan Island Railroad Bridge
Historic Whipple Through Truss over Sylvan Island Canal
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