Thebes R. R. Cairo, Ill Thebes, Ill. Cairo Bridge Commission. (Southern Illinois & Missouri Bridge Co. 1930 1905 Cape Girardeau High- Cape Girardeau, Mo.- Cape Girardeau Co., Mo.. 1928 MIDDLE AND UPPER 1 F=fixed span; SW-swing span; VL-vertical lift span. ? Based on full pool at dam and discharges which are equaled or exceeded 90 percent of the time. 1912 adjustment. 4 Superstructure of bridge fell into river during wind storm on July 29, 1944; main span on Illinois side has been removed from channel; main span on Missouri side remains submerged. Bridge was reconstructed and opened to traffic Aug. 25, 1946. • Toll bridge. Above low water of 1904 in lieu of level pool. 7 1929 adjustment. For 62.7 foot clearance above 1844 high water. For left 460 feet of channel span. 10 For mid 300 feet. 11 Lock No. 26 just above this bridge reduces the available clearance to 110 feet. 12 Below low point of wires or cable. 13 For clearances and elevation applicable at centers of channel spans add 2.8 feet. 14 Reconstruction. 1 F= fixed span; SW=swing span; VL-vertical lift span. Based on full pool at dam and discharges which are equaled or exceeded 90 percent of the time. 3 1912 adjustment. Below low point of wires or cable. |