Marion Memorial Bridge

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Marion Memorial Bridge
Marion Memorial Bridge
Carries U.S. Route 41 and U.S. Route 72
Crosses Tennessee River and Nickajack Lake
Design Truss bridge
Longest span 369 feet
Total length 1,870 feet
Opening date 1929

The Marion Memorial Bridge is a 4-span metal truss bridge in Marion County, Tennessee. It was built in 1929. The main span is 369 feet, and the bridge has a total length of 1870 feet. The bridge is currently slated for replacement. This bridge crosses the Tennessee River and Nickajack Lake.

This bridge was built before Nickajack Dam, a few miles downriver. The higher mean pool of the new reservoir was reason for the bridge to be raised from its original height.

Crossings of the Tennessee River
Upstream
P.R. Olgiati Bridge
/ TN 29		 Marion Memorial Bridge
 Downstream
Interstate 24 Bridge


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