Eads Bridge is a combined road and railway bridge that connects St. Louis to East St. Louis across the Mississippi. When it was constructed in 1874, it was the longest arch bridge in the world. In June of 1874, a "test elephant" was sent across the bridge to prove that it was structurally sound. On July 4, 1874, the bridge was opened for use and was celebrated with a 15 mile long parade.
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