I-74 Mississippi River Bridge Wins 1st Place in Infrastructure Category of Global American Concrete Institute Excellence in Concrete Awards

October 31, 2023

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI--(PRNEWSWIRE)-- The stunning I-74 Mississippi River Bridge project took first place in the Infrastructure category of the ninth annual ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards, which showcased dozens of innovative concrete projects from around the world.

A vital link in the nation's transportation infrastructure, the I-74 Mississippi River Bridge is an example of building for the future. With a 100-year service life, supported by state-of-the-art maintenance technology and a health-monitoring system, the bridge satisfies both the current needs, and the long term planning objectives, of the Iowa and Illinois DOTs.

Featuring a shared-use path for pedestrians and bicycles, scenic overlooks, public art, a striking oculus, and changeable lighting to reflect holidays and enhance local events, the iconic I-74 Mississippi River Bridge is more than a technological marvel, it's also a treasured member of the Quad Cities communities it serves.