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Historic Bridges: Embarras River

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.


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Total Bridges Found: 3

Airtight Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Airtight Road (TR-275) Over Embarras River in Rural: Coles County, Illinois, United States
Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Roadway: 15.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Decatur Bridge Company of Decatur, Illinois and C. L. James
This is an unaltered traditional Pratt through truss bridge in a tranquil rural setting.
Blakeman Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Bypass Road (CR-1770 East, TR-193, Old IL-130) Over Embarras River in Rural: Coles County, Illinois, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 259 ft. Main Span: 97 ft. Roadway: 18.4 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1907 By: Mercantile Bridge Company of Paris, Illinois
This is a very early example of a concrete arch bridge, particularly in a rural area, and it has unique railing.
Stone Quarry Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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CR-1000 (TR-135D) Over Embarras River in Rural: Coles County, Illinois, United States
Metal 12 Panel Pin-Connected Whipple (Double-Intersection Pratt) Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 2 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Bedstead Truss, Fixed
Length: 240 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Roadway: 14.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1883 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio
This abandoned bridge is an impressive example of a King Bridge Company Whipple truss.

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