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Historic Bridges: Christian County, Illinois

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 11

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Bolivia Road Bridge
Lanesville Bridge
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Bolivia Road (CR-1000 East, TR-518) Over Sangamon River in Rural: Sangamon County, Illinois and Christian County, Illinois, United States
Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 622 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1901 By: J. T. Garrett of St. Louis, Missouri
This bridge is noted for its use of ornamentation, which was unusual for bridges in rural locations.
CR-150 South Fork Bridge #1
TR-343 South Fork Bridge #1
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CR-150 North (TR-343) Over South Fork Sangamon River in Rural: Christian County, Illinois, United States
Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 51 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Despite legs being encased in concrete, this is an excellent and rare example of a rivet-connected and Warren truss bedstead.
CR-1800 North Bridge
TR-121 Big George Branch Bridge
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CR-1800 North (TR-121) Over Big George Branch in Rural: Christian County, Illinois, United States
Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 39 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This is a small but rare example of a riveted Warren bedstead truss bridge.
CR-2200 East Bridge
TR-258 Bridge
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CR-2200 East (TR-258) Over Lake Fork in Rural: Christian County, Illinois, United States
Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 35 ft. Main Span: 34 ft. Roadway: 15.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1898 By: Unknown
This small bedstead pony truss has had its legs encased in a concrete abutment.
CR-2200 East Bridge
TR-264 Flat Branch Bridge
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CR-2200 East (TR-264) Over Flat Branch in Rural: Christian County, Illinois, United States
Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This rivet-connected bedstead pony truss has been abandoned.
CR-2475 North Bridge
TR-53 Buckhart Creek Bridge
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CR-2475 North (TR-53) Over Buckhart Creek in Rural: Christian County, Illinois, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 61 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Lafayette Bridge Company of Lafayette, Indiana
Although abandoned, this remains an excellent and unaltered example of a bedstead pony truss bridge.
CR-450 North Bridge
TR-297 Prairie Fork Bridge
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CR-450 North (TR-297) Over Prairie Fork in Rural: Christian County, Illinois, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 61 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bedstead pony truss remains in decent condition despite flooding, with one huge exception being one of the endposts has broken.
Meyers Road Bridge
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Meyers Road Over Sangamon River (Old Channel) in Rural: Christian County, Illinois and Sangamon County, Illinois, United States
Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 170 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This rare pin-connected Camelback truss bridge sits in an abandoned state.
North Street Footbridge
North Street Sidewalk Bridge
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North Street (Sidewalk) Over Tributary to Bear Creek in Morrisonville: Christian County, Illinois, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built By: Illinois Steel Bridge Company of Jacksonville, Illinois
This simple footbridge appears to have railings and perhaps other parts salvaged from another bridge.
TR-138 South Fork Bridge
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CR-1100 East (TR-138) Over South Fork Sangamon River in Rural: Christian County, Illinois, United States
Metal 4 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 91 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This impressive bedstead truss bridge stands abandoned with its approach washed away.
TR-343 South Fork Bridge #2
CR-150 South Fork Bridge #2
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CR-150 North (TR-343) Over South Fork Sangamon River in Rural: Christian County, Illinois, United States
Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Bedstead Pony Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 49 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
Despite legs being partially encased in concrete, this is an excellent and rare example of a rivet-connected and Warren truss bedstead.

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