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Status: No longer exists
Location: 39.483889,-90.254444
Carries CH 2 (FAS 731) over Marks Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 205.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.0 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Marks Creek on CH 2 (FAS 731)
History: Built 1935; replaced 2003
Built: 1935
Location: Greene County
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Status: No longer exists (?)
Location: 39.350556,-90.536389
Carries TR 50 over Canal
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 29.8 Feet
Span Length: 28.8 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over an unnamed creek on TR 50, 1.0 mi. southwest of Haypress
History: Built 1901
Built: 1901
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.457573,-90.610519
Carries KCS (former GWWR and Chicago & Alton) Railroad over Illinois River
Design: truss/through/polygonal
Design Details: 3-117' Warren Pony Truss (1900)
2-118' Warren Pony Truss (1913)
1-Deck girder (1978)
1-425' Lift Span (1978)
1-Deck girder (1978)
Total Length: 1180.0 Feet
Span Length: 425.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Illinois River on Kansas City Southern Railway (former GWWR and Chicago & Alton) Railroad
History: Built 1902, Lift Span Added 1978
Built: 1900
Location: Greene County
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127563
East Approach
Photo taken by Nathan Morton in Sept. 07
127564
Looking west towards the east approach
Photo taken by Nathan Morton in Sept. 07
133262
West Approach
Photo taken by David Birckhead, Oct 1998
133263
Bridge with five truss spans approaching from west
Photo taken by David Birckhead, Oct 1998
151448
Pearl Railroad Bridge
Surrounded by floodwaters from the Illinois River
Photo taken by Joe Virruso in December 2009
246105
KCS Pearl Lift Bridge
Photo taken by Pete Ruesch
261941
Photo taken by Douglas Butler
261942
Photo taken by Douglas Butler
357310
Pearl Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357311
Pearl Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357312
Pearl Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357313
Pearl Rail Bridge
Pony Truss #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357314
Pearl Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357315
Pearl Rail Bridge
Span #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357316
Pearl Rail Bridge
Span #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357317
Pearl Rail Bridge
West End
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357318
Pearl Rail Bridge
Span #4
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357319
Pearl Rail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357320
Pearl Rail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357321
Pearl Rail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357322
Pearl Rail Bridge
Operator House
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357323
Pearl Rail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357324
Pearl Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357325
Pearl Rail Bridge
Lift Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357326
Pearl Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357327
Pearl Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
411132
Photo taken by David Huffman in September 2017
411133
Photo taken by David Huffman in November 2017
411134
Photo taken by David Huffman in November 2017
411135
Photo taken by David Huffman in November 2017
487121
Chicago & Alton - Illinois River Bridge
1905 view before lift bridge added
Photo taken by Detroit Publishing Co.
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Status: Derelict/abandoned
Location: 39.515349,-90.557049
Carries over Bucks Branch
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pinned,5-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned pratt through truss bridge over Bucks Branch
History: Built ca. 1890, possibly moved to this location at a later date.
Built: ca. 1890
Location: Greene County
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275399
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in February 2014
275400
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in February 2014
275401
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in February 2014
275402
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in February 2014
275403
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in February 2014
275404
Photo taken by Elliott Johnson in February 2014
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.398283,-90.202972
Carries TR 300 over Bear Creek
Design: other
Design Details: Other
Total Length: 43.0 Feet
Span Length: 41.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Bear Creek on TR 300
History: Built 1915
Built: 1915
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.469219,-90.456392
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over CR 2425N (TR 45)
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 30.0 Feet
Span Length: 30.0 Feet
Overview: Steel Stringer bridge over CR 2425N (TR 45) on Kansas City Southern Railway
History: Built 1950
Built: 1950
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.181411,-90.348466
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over 450N
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 24.0 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate Girder bridge over 450N on Kansas City Southern Railway
History: Built 1899
Built: 1899
Location: Greene County
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374689
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374688
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374687
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374686
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374685
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374684
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374683
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374682
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374681
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374680
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374679
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374678
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374677
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.480666,-90.376064
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over Rowe Street
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 34.0 Feet
Span Length: 34.0 Feet
Overview: Timber Stringer Bridge over Rowe Street on Kansas City Southern Railway
History: Built 1927
Built: 1927
Location: Greene County
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390042
Looing South
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390043
Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390041
deck
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390040
Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390039
Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390038
Pier & South abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390035
Pier & South abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390036
Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390037
North abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390034
Under the deck
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390033
Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.480621,-90.375796
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over Rowe Street
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 34.0 Feet
Span Length: 34.0 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer Bridge over Rowe Street on Kansas City Southern Railway
History: Built 1927
Built: 1927
Location: Greene County
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390057
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390056
Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390055
Roodhouse water tower
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390054
Looking North
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390053
Looking South
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390052
Looking Southwest
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390051
Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390050
Under the deck
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390049
Pier & North abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390048
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390047
Pier & North abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390046
Pier & South abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390045
Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
390044
Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in May 2017
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.334019,-90.379083
Carries TR 156 over Whitaker Creek Tribute
Design: other
Design Details: Other
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 32.2 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Whitaker Creek Tribute on TR 156
History: Built 1901
Built: 1901
Location: Greene County
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374695
missing plate?
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374694
Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374693
Looking West
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374692
West abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374691
East abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
374690
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.305590,-90.231419
Carries Ill 108 over Mid Taylor Creek Branch
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 32.2 Feet
Span Length: 30.8 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Mid Taylor Creek Branch on Ill 108
History: Built 1928
Built: 1928
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.318689,-90.264363
Carries TR 258 over Tributary of Taylor Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 25.9 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Tributary of Taylor Creek on TR 258
History: Built 1901
Built: 1901
Location: Greene County
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Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 39.316955,-90.261817
Carries over Taylor Creek Branch
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Taylor Creek Branch
History:
Built:
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.244091,-90.370408
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over Macoupin Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 230.0 Feet
Span Length: 180.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Macoupin Creek on Kansas City Southern Railway
History: Built 1889, Approach added 1901
Built: 1889
Location: Greene County
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357281
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357282
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357283
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357284
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357285
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Missing Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357286
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Lower Chord
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357287
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357288
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357289
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357290
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Old North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357291
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Odd Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357292
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Old South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357293
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357294
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357295
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357296
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357297
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Odd Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357298
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357299
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Inside Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357300
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Approach Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357301
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357302
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357303
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357304
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357305
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357306
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
South End
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357307
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357308
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357309
KCS Macoupin Creek Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.247167,-90.371322
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over Macoupin Creek Overflow
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 142.0 Feet
Span Length: 36.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Macoupin Creek Overflow on KCS RR
History: Built 1883, Approaches added 1948
Built: 1883
Location: Greene County
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357270
KCS Macoupin Creek Overflow Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357271
KCS Macoupin Creek Overflow Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357272
KCS Macoupin Creek Overflow Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357273
KCS Macoupin Creek Overflow Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357274
KCS Macoupin Creek Overflow Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357275
KCS Macoupin Creek Overflow Bridge
Pier #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357276
KCS Macoupin Creek Overflow Bridge
Pier #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357277
KCS Macoupin Creek Overflow Bridge
North End
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357278
KCS Macoupin Creek Overflow Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357279
KCS Macoupin Creek Overflow Bridge
Pier #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
357280
KCS Macoupin Creek Overflow Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2016
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.133406,-90.563371
Carries Shaw Hollow Rd (old IL16/IL100) over Shaw Hollow
Design: beam/stringer/concrete
Design Details: Concrete stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Shaw Hollow on Shaw Hollow Rd (old IL16/IL100)
History: Built 1926
Built: 1926
Location: Greene County
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358713
North Approach
Photo taken by David Backlin in July 2016
358714
Bridge Plaque
Photo taken by David Backlin in July 2016
358715
Side View
Photo taken by David Backlin in July 2016
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.181308,-90.348417
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over Tributary of De Arcy Branch
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 10.0 Feet
Span Length: 10.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete Arch bridge over Tributary of De Arcy Branch on Kansas City Southern Railway
History: Built 1899
Built: 1899
Location: Greene County
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386138
Arch3
East portal & bridge
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes
386137
Arch2
East portal
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes
386136
Arch
West portal
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.305552,-90.221223
Carries IL 108 over Unnamed branch of Taylor creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 86.9 Feet
Span Length: 86.9 Feet
Overview: Bridge over unnamed branch of Taylor creek on IL 108
History: Built 2009
Built: 2009
Location: Greene County
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376079
Railings & Deck
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
376078
Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
376077
plaque
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
376076
plaque
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
376075
Looking East
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
376074
West abutment
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
376073
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
376072
Photo taken by Daniel Barnes in December 2016
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 39.233532,-90.423298
Carries over Dry Branch
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 20.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge
History:
Built:
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.452442,-90.498402
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over Hurricane Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 155.0 Feet
Span Length: 55.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Hurricane Creek on Kansas City Southern Railway
History: Built 1900
Built: 1900
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.453933,-90.492909
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over Hurricane Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 150.0 Feet
Span Length: 75.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Hurricane Creek on Kansas City Southern Railway
History: Built 1944
Built: 1944
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.466491,-90.461066
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over Hurricane Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 172.0 Feet
Span Length: 102.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Hurricane Creek on Kansas City Southern Railway
History: Built 1900, Main span replaced 1913
Built: 1900
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.470036,-90.449779
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over 900E
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 44.0 Feet
Span Length: 22.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over 900E on Kansas City Southern Railway
History: Built 1900
Built: 1900
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.412460,-90.397083
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over Seminary Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 78.0 Feet
Span Length: 78.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Seminary Creek on Kansas City Southern Railway
History: Built 1901
Built: 1901
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.380872,-90.395538
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over Apple Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 240.0 Feet
Span Length: 48.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Apple Creek on Kansas City Southern Railway
History: Built 1900
Built: 1900
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.377630,-90.395024
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over Apple Creek Overflow
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 249.0 Feet
Span Length: 73.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Apple Creek Overflow on Kansas City Southern Railway
History: Built 1899
Built: 1899
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.372703,-90.394176
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over Tributary of Apple Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 12.0 Feet
Span Length: 12.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Tributary of Apple Creek on Kansas City Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.227390,-90.366044
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over Branch of Macoupin Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 53.0 Feet
Span Length: 34.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Branch of Macoupin Creek on Kansas City Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Greene County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 39.223800,-90.365142
Carries Kansas City Southern Railway over Branch of Macoupin Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 34.0 Feet
Span Length: 34.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Branch of Macoupin Creek on Kansas City Southern Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Greene 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.
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