Status: No longer exists
Location: 38.987222,-88.518889
Carries TR 251 over Bishop Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 41.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Bishop Creek on TR 251, 3.5 mi. southwest of Elliotstow
History: Built 1909; replaced 2002
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.040278,-88.393056
Carries TR 195 over Dieterich Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 36.0 Feet
Span Length: 35.1 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Dieterich Creek on TR 195, 1 mi. southwest of Dieterich
History: Built 1909,replaced sometime between 09/12- 09/13
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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117059
South side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
117060
North side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
117061
West end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 38.974722,-88.729444
Carries TR 34A over Fulfer Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt-half
Design Details: Pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt half-hip pony truss
Total Length: 66.5 Feet
Span Length: 64.6 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Fulfer Creek on TR 34A, 1.25 mi. southwest of Gilmore
History: Built 1909,replaced 2013
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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123204
West side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
123205
North end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
123206
Deck
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
123207
Underneath
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
123208
East side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
123209
South end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in September 2008
Status: No longer exists
Location: 39.102778,-88.664444
Carries TR 115 over Lily Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 23.9 Feet
Span Length: 23.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Lily Creek on TR 115, 2 mi. northeast of Dexter
History: Built 1909; replaced 2003
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 38.983163,-88.506170
Carries TR 238 over Little Bishop Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 36.4 Feet
Span Length: 36.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Little Bishop Creek on TR 238, 3 mi. southwest of Elliotstown
History: Built 1909; replaced 2004
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.095292,-88.435850
Carries TR 304 over Little Salt Creek
Design: truss/bedstead/pratt
Design Details: Riveted, 3-panel Bedstead Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 49.9 Feet
Span Length: 49.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Little Salt Creek on TR 304, 3 mi. northwest of Dieterich
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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117056
South end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
117057
North End
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
117058
East side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
Status: Abandoned with portions of deck missing
Location: 39.061944,-88.606944
Carries TR 157 over Little Wabash River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 5-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 86.9 Feet
Span Length: 84.9 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Little Wabash River on TR 157, 2.5 mi. south of Funkhouser
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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117062
South end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
117063
Deck
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
117064
West side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
117065
Approach
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
279863
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
279864
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
279865
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
279866
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
279867
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
279868
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
279869
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
279870
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
279871
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
279872
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
279873
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
279874
the approach from the west
note the pole from a road sign, the only sign that a road was ever there.
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
279875
looking back at the bridge from the west
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
279876
some guy stuck in a field next to the "road" to the bridge
just because you have 4 wheel drive does not mean you are invincible.
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
Status: No longer exists
Location: 39.129722,-88.785556
Carries TR 4 over Moccasin Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 49.8 Feet
Span Length: 49.8 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Moccasin Creek on TR 4, 3.5 mi. south of Beecher Cty
History: Built 1909; replaced 2002
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 38.950978,-88.488214
Carries TR 266 over Ramsey Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt-half
Design Details: Pin-connected, 3-panel Pratt half-hip pony truss
Total Length: 41.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Ramsey Creek on TR 266, 1.7 mi. west of Eberle
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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117066
North end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
117067
West side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
117068
South end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
117069
Bridge closed
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
Status: No longer exists
Location: 38.959167,-88.469167
Carries TR 284 over Ramsey Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 36.0 Feet
Span Length: 35.4 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Ramsey Creek on TR 284, 1.2 mi. north of Eberle
History: Built 1909; replaced 2006
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 39.137778,-88.503889
Carries TR 242 over Salt Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 39.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Salt Creek on TR 242, 1 mi. west of Teutopolis
History: Built 1909; replaced 2002
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 39.162222,-88.470833
Carries TR 41 over Second Salt Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 39.0 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Second Salt Creek on TR 41, 2 mi. north of Teutopolis
History: Built 1909, Replaced 2007
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.173333,-88.735000
Carries TR 25 over Wolf Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 36.1 Feet
Span Length: 36.1 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Wolf Creek on TR 25
History: Built 1909; replaced 1993
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.118333,-88.588333
Carries TR 85B over Little Wabash River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 104.0 Feet
Span Length: 78.1 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Little Wabash River on TR 85B
History: Built 1909; replaced 1996
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.067717,-88.509539
Carries TR145A (E 1050th Ave) over Salt Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 68.9 Feet
Span Length: 67.9 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Salt Creek on Tr145a
History: Built 1909; replaced 2001
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 39.061667,-88.611667
Carries TR 157 over Lily Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 30.8 Feet
Span Length: 28.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Lily Creek on TR 157
History: Built 1909; abandoned 2001
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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345638
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
345639
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
345640
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
345641
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
345642
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 38.990000,-88.488333
Carries TR 266 over Little Bishop Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 38.1 Feet
Span Length: 36.1 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Little Bishop Creek on TR 266
History: Built 1909; replaced 2002
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 38.973333,-88.528333
Carries TR 267 over Bishop Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 46.9 Feet
Span Length: 44.9 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Bishop Creek on TR 267
History: Built 1909; replaced 1995
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 39.166667,-88.468333
Carries TR 288 over Second Salt Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 37.1 Feet
Span Length: 35.1 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Second Salt Creek on TR 288
History: Built 1909; replaced 1995
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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Status: Abandoned with deck missing
Location: 38.938233,-88.549150
Carries TR 299 over Little Wabash River
Design: truss/through/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring through truss
Total Length: 174.9 Feet
Span Length: 118.1 Feet
Overview: Bowstring through truss bridge over Little Wabash River on TR 299
History: Built 1882
Built: 1882
Location: Effingham County
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140327
South side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in April 2009
140328
North side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in April 2009
140329
Underneath
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in April 2009
140330
East end
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in April 2009
140331
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in April 2009
175881
Flensburg Bridge 1
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in April 2009
175882
Flensburg Bridge 2
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in April 2009
175883
Flensburg Bridge
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in April 2009
437240
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
437241
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
437242
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
437243
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
437244
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
437245
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
437246
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
437247
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in March 2014
451806
Flensburg Bridge
The Decatur Herald: May 8 1964
451807
Flensburg Bridge
The Decatur Herald: May 8 1964
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 38.987899,-88.543226
Carries TR 251 (County 500 N) over Salt Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 95.1 Feet
Span Length: 61.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Salt Creek on TR 251
History: Built 1909; replaced 1996
Built: 1909
Location: Effingham County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.121240,-88.523690
Carries Vandalia Railroad (Now CSX) over Salt Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Salt Creek on Vandalia Railroad (Now CSX)
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Effingham County
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134089
Effingham Railroad Bridge 1
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in June 2008
134090
Effingham Railroad Bridge 2
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in February 2009
134091
Effingham Railroad Bridge 3
From History of Southern Illinois 1912
Posted by Robert Stephenson
135018
North side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
135019
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.103740,-88.590500
Carries Pennsylvania Railroad (Now CSX Transportation) over Little Wabash River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Little Wabash River on Pennsylvania Railroad (Now CSX Transportation)
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Effingham County
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135029
North side
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
135030
Middle arch
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
135031
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in March 2009
135032
Postcard
Photo posted by Robert Stephenson
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.989995,-88.586841
Carries Canadian National Railway over Little Wabash River
Design: arch/deck/open
Design Details: Open-spandrel arch
Total Length: 125.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Open-spandrel arch bridge over Little Wabash River on Canadian National Railway
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Effingham County
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164044
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in April 2009
164045
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in April 2009
164046
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in April 2009
164047
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in April 2009
164048
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in April 2009
164049
Photo taken by Robert Stephenson in April 2009
164050
Postcard
Scanned by Robert Stephenson
164051
HAARGIS Photo
458380
CN - Little Wabash River Bridge
1978 view
Photo taken by Burrell P. Spieth from RAILROADS Illustrated magazine
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.996119,-88.583400
Carries Canadian National Railway over CR5550N
Design: slab
Design Details: "Flat Top" Concrete Arch
Total Length: 20.0 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete Slab bridge over CR5550N on Canadian National Railway
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Effingham County
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437268
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437269
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.043727,-88.805897
Carries CSX Railroad over IL 128
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 104.0 Feet
Span Length: 37.1 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over IL 128 on CSX Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Effingham County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.043995,-88.805908
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over IL 128
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 99.1 Feet
Span Length: 37.1 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over IL 128 on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Effingham County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 39.104179,-88.594320
Carries National Road over Little Wabash River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Little Wabash River on National Road
History: Built 1850; Replaced 1873
Built: 1850
Location: Effingham County
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345602
Provided by the New York Public Library
Status: Abandoned with south approach washed out
Location: 38.991070,-88.591324
Carries TR 134 over Little Wabash River
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Tee beam
Total Length: 109.9 Feet
Span Length: 51.8 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Little Wabash River on TR 134
History: Built 1918
Built: 1918
Location: Effingham County
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437248
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437249
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437250
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437251
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437252
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437253
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437254
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437255
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437256
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437257
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437258
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437259
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437260
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437261
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437262
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437263
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437264
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 38.993728,-88.585147
Carries Canadian National Railway over IL 37
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Encased Steel stringer
Total Length: 34.0 Feet
Span Length: 34.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over IL 37 on Canadian National Railway
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930
Location: Effingham County
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437270
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
Status: Open to local traffic
Location: 39.086947,-88.645772
Carries Sbi-11/Fr-918 (old National Road) over Lilly Creek
Design: girder/pony/concrete
Design Details: Concrete through girder
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 32.2 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Lilly Creek on Sbi-11/Fr-918 (old National Road)
History: Built 1919
Built: 1919
Location: Effingham County
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435810
East Approach
Photo taken by David Backlin in September 2018
435811
West Approach
Photo taken by David Backlin in September 2018
435812
Bridge Plaque
Photo taken by David Backlin in September 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.046184,-88.605693
Carries N 1050th Rd. over Tribute of Little Wabash River
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Tribute of Little Wabash River on N 1050th Rd.
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915
Location: Effingham County
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437265
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437266
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
437267
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in October 2018
Status:
Location: 0.000000,0.000000
Carries over
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge
History:
Built:
Location: Effingham County
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439241
Uploaded by Melissa Brand-Welch
Status: No longer exists. Replaced by new bridge.
Location: 38.997120,-88.544750
Carries over Salt Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Salt Creek
History:
Built:
Location: Effingham County
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442080
Salt Creek Bridge
The Decatur Harold: January 12 1967
Status: Collapsed
Location: 39.116468,-88.597720
Carries over Blue Point Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Blue Point Creek
History:
Built:
Location: Effingham County
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442171
Blue Point Bridge
The Decatur Herald: July 27 1966
Status: Collapsed
Location: 39.147476,-88.576948
Carries Old Shumway Road over Little Wabash River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Little Wabash River on Old Shumway Road
History:
Built:
Location: Effingham County
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442177
Little Wabash River Bridge
The Decatur Herald: December 13 1961
Status: Open
Location: 39.182814,-88.750047
Carries Union Pacific Rwy over Wollf Creek & CR300
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Wolf Creek & CR300 on Union Pacific Rwy
History:
Built:
Location: Effingham County
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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.
