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Joe Page Bridge

Status: Open to two-lane traffic

Location: 39.160203,-90.614768

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Carries IL 100 over Illinois River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Vertical lift Parker through truss
Total Length: 2149.3 Feet
Span Length: 310.9 Feet

Overview: Vertical-lift bridge over the Illinois River on IL 100 at Hardin
History: Built 1930; rehabilitated 1983 & again in 2004
Built: 1930

Location: Calhoun County

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102143

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Driving across

Photo taken by Bill Burmaster

102144

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Main span

Photo taken by Bill Burmaster

102145

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West end

Photo taken by Bill Burmaster

102146

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East approach

Photo taken by Bill Burmaster

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Looking downstream at the bridge

Photo taken by Nathan Morton in May 07

131585

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Photo taken by Greg Hall

131586

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Photo taken by Greg Hall

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Photo taken by Greg Hall

151446

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Joe Page Bridge looking SE

Photo taken by Joe Virruso in December 2009

151447

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Bridge Tender's House

Photo taken by Joe Virruso

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Photo taken by Douglas Butler

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Joe Page Bridge Construction 01

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Joe Page Bridge Construction 02

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Joe Page Bridge Construction 03

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Joe Page Bridge Construction 04

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Joe Page Bridge Construction 05

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Joe Page Bridge Construction 06

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Joe Page Bridge Construction 07

271358

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Joe Page Bridge Construction 08

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Joe Page Bridge Construction 09

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Joe Page Bridge Construction 10

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Joe Page Bridge Construction 11

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Joe Page Bridge Construction 12

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Joe page

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Joe Page Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt September 2009

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Joe Page Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt September 2009

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Joe Page Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt September 2009

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Joe Page Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt September 2009

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Joe Page Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt September 2009

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Oblique View

Photo taken by John Christeson in January 2017

377002

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Lift Section in Raised Position

Oblique View (2)

Photo taken by John Christeson in January 2017

359282

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Photo taken by David Huffman in February 2016

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Photo taken by David Huffman in February 2016

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Photo taken by David Huffman in February 2016

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Uploaded by Melissa Brand-Welch

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Joe Page Bridge, Hardin, IL

Bridgetender's cabin--lift machinery

Photo taken by Art Kistler

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Joe Page Bridge, Hardin, IL

Joe Page Bridge, Hardin, IL

Photo taken by IDOT

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Indian Creek Bridge

Status: Abandoned

Location: 39.220393,-90.707836

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Carries FAS 755 over Indian Creek
Design: truss/pony/kingpost
Design Details: Kingpost pony truss
Total Length: 34.1 Feet
Span Length: 33.1 Feet

Overview: Kingpost pony truss bridge over Indian Creek on FAS 755 south of Hamburg, 2.7 mi. south of Hamburg
History: Built ca. 1930; bypassed 2001
Built: ca. 1930

Location: Calhoun County

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185077

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Elevation.

Photo taken by IDOT in November 2008

185078

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Elevation.

Photo taken by IDOT in November 2008

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Elevation.

Photo taken by IDOT in November 2008

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Photo taken by Diane Martin in January 2013

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Photo taken by Diane Martin in January 2013

313020

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Indian Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in September 2014

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Indian Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in September 2014

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Photo taken by Jeremy Ruble

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Photo taken by Jeremy Ruble in May 2020

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Silver Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 39.324167,-90.648056

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Carries TR 19B over Silver Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 36.0 Feet
Span Length: 34.1 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Silver Creek on TR 19B, 2.2 mi. northwest of Kampsville
History: Built 1957; replaced 2007
Built: 1957

Location: Calhoun County

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Turner Branch Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 39.058453,-90.666839

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Carries TR 90 over Turner Branch
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 36.0 Feet
Span Length: 34.1 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Turner Branch on TR 90, 1.4 miles North of Batchtown
History: Built 1961; replaced 2004
Built: 1961

Location: Calhoun County

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Brussels Ferry

Status: open to traffic but expect seasonal delays due to ice on the river

Location: 38.965764,-90.494621

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Carries Illinois River Road over Illinois River
Design: ferry
Design Details: Ferry
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Ferry across Illinois River
History:
Built:

Location: Calhoun County

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155382

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Looking East to Jersey County

Photo taken by John Christeson in February 2010

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Brussels Ferry on east shore

Gene Smania June 1989

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Brussels Ferry heading west across Illinois River

Gene Smania June 1989

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Photo taken by Steve Conro in June 2014

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Photo taken by Steve Conro in June 2014

285084

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Photo taken by Steve Conro in June 2014

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Photo taken by Steve Conro in June 2014

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long view

Photo taken by John Christeson in September 2016

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obscure view

Photo taken by John Christeson in September 2016

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approaching the landing

Photo taken by John Christeson in September 2016

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Photo taken by David Huffman in May 2018

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Photo taken by David Huffman in May 2018

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Photo taken by David Huffman in May 2018

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Photo taken by David Huffman in May 2018

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Liberty Belle

at west approach

Photo taken by John Christeson in November 2018

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Belle of Calhoun

at east landing

Photo taken by John Christeson in November 2018

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Gilead Creek Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 39.123333,-90.666667

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Carries TR 90 over Gilead Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 36.1 Feet
Span Length: 34.1 Feet

Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Gilead Creek on TR 90
History: Built 1955
Built: 1955

Location: Calhoun County

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Hillcrest Road Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 39.351667,-90.748333

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Carries Hillcrest Rd Tr19b over Belleview Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 71.9 Feet
Span Length: 69.9 Feet

Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Belleview Creek on Hillcrest Rd/TR19B
History: Built 1950
Built: 1950

Location: Calhoun County

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Golden Eagle Ferry

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 38.867195,-90.598347

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Carries over Mississippi River
Design: ferry
Design Details: Ferry privately operated requires a toll
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Ferry across Mississippi River
History:
Built:

Location: Calhoun County

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151449

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Sign on Missouri side

Photo taken by Joe Virruso

151450

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Ferry crossing from Illinois

Photo taken by Joe Virruso in December 2009

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Ferry deck and pilothouse

Photo taken by Joe Virruso

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Looking upriver

Photo taken by Joe Virruso

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Looking into Missouri from Illinois

Photo taken by John Christeson in February 2012

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Photo taken by David Huffman in May 2018

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Photo taken by David Huffman in May 2018

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Photo taken by David Huffman in May 2018

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Photo taken by David Huffman in May 2018

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Kampsville Ferry

Status: open to traffic but expect seasonal delays due to ice on the river

Location: 39.299650,-90.606930

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Carries Illinois Highway 108 over Illinois River
Design: ferry
Design Details: Free ferry operated by the Illinois Department of transportation
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Ferry across Illinois River
History:
Built:

Location: Calhoun County

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Kampsville Ferry crossing from Greene County

Photo taken by Joe Virruso in December 2009

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Ferry deck and pilothouse

Photo taken by Joe Virruso

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Photo taken by Steve Conro in August 2009

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Photo taken by Steve Conro in August 2009

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Stonebridge Arch Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians only

Location: 39.260230,-90.618343

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Carries Pedestrian trail over Unknown Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge over Unknown Creek on Pedestrian trail
History:
Built:

Location: Calhoun County

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313018

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Stonebridge Arch Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in September 2014

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Stonebridge Arch Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in September 2014

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Simon Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.130172,-90.669338

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Carries Mississippi River Road over Simon Creek
Design: beam/stringer/concrete
Design Details: Concrete stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete stringer bridge over Simon Creek on Mississippi River Road
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930

Location: Calhoun County

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Simon Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in September 2014

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Simon Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in September 2014

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Simon Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in September 2014

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Madison Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 39.015830,-90.659207

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Carries Mississippi River Road over Madison Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 26.9 Feet
Span Length: 24.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete stringer bridge over Madison Creek on Mississippi River Road
History: Built 1936
Built: 1936

Location: Calhoun County

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Madison Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in September 2014

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Madison Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in September 2014

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Madison Creek Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt in September 2014

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Shampain Ranch Stone Arch Bridge

Status: Open to authorized vehicles only

Location: 39.353982,-90.786982

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Carries Private drive over Unnamed creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Stone arch bridge over Unnamed creek on Private drive
History:
Built:

Location: Calhoun County

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Overview

Photo taken by James Baughn in May 2017

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Closeup of stones underneath

Photo taken by James Baughn in May 2017

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Deck view

Photo taken by James Baughn in May 2017

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East side

Photo taken by James Baughn in May 2017

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Nearby farm building

Photo taken by James Baughn in May 2017

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Oblique view

Photo taken by James Baughn in May 2017

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Southeast wing wall

Photo taken by James Baughn in May 2017

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Underneath

Photo taken by James Baughn in May 2017

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West side

Photo taken by James Baughn in May 2017

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Batchtown Ferry

Status:

Location: 39.028481,-90.695561

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Carries over Ferry across Mississippi River
Design: ferry
Design Details: Ferry crossing
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Ferry across Mississippi River
History:
Built:

Location: Calhoun County

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439389

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Batchtown Ferry

Calhoun County Historical Society


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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