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Big Slough Ditch Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 41.512500,-90.086944

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Carries TR 69 over Big Slough Ditch
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 43.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Big Slough Ditch on TR 69, 5.5 mi. northeast of Geneseo
History: Built ca. 1930; replaced 2004
Built: ca. 1930

Location: Henry County

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Big Slough Ditch Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.497222,-90.109167

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Carries E 1680th St over Big Slough Ditch
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 63.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Big Slough Ditch on E 1680th St 3 mi NE of Geneseo
History: Built 1909, replaced 2014
Built: 1909

Location: Henry County

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Old Wooden Decking

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Looked like remains of old US highway markers on all 4 corners of the bridge.

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Wooden Decking Under Tar and Chip

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Branch Spring Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic with restrictions

Location: 41.368861,-90.082244

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Carries E 1820th St over Branch of Spring Creek
Design: girder/pony/concrete
Design Details: Concrete through girder
Total Length: 43.0 Feet
Span Length: 42.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete through girder bridge over a branch of Spring Creek on E1820th St, 6.0 mi. SW of Atkinson
History: Built ca. 1890
Built: ca. 1890

Location: Henry County

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227701

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Drainage Ditch Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.460664,-90.034549

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Carries N 2150th Ave over Drainage ditch
Design: truss/pony/queenpost
Design Details: Queenpost pony truss
Total Length: 42.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over a drainage ditch on N 2150th Ave 3 mi NNW of Atkinson
History: Built ca. 1920
Built: ca. 1920

Location: Henry County

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227589

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227590

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Green River Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.475556,-89.972500

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Carries TR 384 over Green River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 144.0 Feet
Span Length: 140.0 Feet

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Green River on TR 384, 3.5 mi. southwest of Hooppole
History: Built 1890
Built: 1890

Location: Henry County

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Green River Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.486667,-89.900556

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Carries TR 456A over Green River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 124.0 Feet
Span Length: 120.0 Feet

Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Green River on TR 456A, 2.5 mi. southeast of Hooppole
History: Built ca. 1910
Built: ca. 1910

Location: Henry County

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Mosquito Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.410028,-90.375771

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Carries Warner Castle Rd over Mosquito Creek
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 47.8 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Mosquito Creek on Warner Castle Rd 4 mi N of Orion
History: Built 1938
Built: 1938

Location: Henry County

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Here's a sign you don't see every day

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Oat Creek Branch Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 41.374722,-90.086389

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Carries TR 205 over Branch of Oat Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 83.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over a branch of Oat Creek on TR 205, 6.0 mi. southwest of Atkinson
History: Built ca. 1910; replaced 2007
Built: ca. 1910

Location: Henry County

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Rainbow Bridge

Status: Closed to all traffic

Location: 41.150045,-90.080130

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Carries E 1850th St/Hayes Road over BNSF Railroad
Design: truss/pony/queenpost
Design Details: Queenpost truss with timber stringer approaches
Total Length: 171.8 Feet
Span Length: 34.1 Feet

Overview: Queenpost pony truss bridge over BNSF RR on E 1850 St/Hayes Road 2 mi. SW of Galva
History: Built 1916
Built: 1916

Location: Henry County

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Close up view of truss section

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Close up or piers made from railroad rails

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The pier look like they were made from pieces of railroad rail attached back to back.

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Road Closed

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East Approach

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West Approach

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Ulah Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.277451,-90.145962

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Carries Ulah Road over Edwards River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 105.3 Feet
Span Length: 100.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Edwards River on Ulah Road
History: Built 1933; rehabilitated 2000
Built: 1933

Location: Henry County

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RI - Colona Bridge (1883)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.489880,-90.371091

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Carries Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad over Rock River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 1280.0 Feet
Span Length: 160.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Rock River on Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1883, Replaced 1902 and some spans reused
Built: 1883

Location: Henry County

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7th Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.342222,-90.376944

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Carries 7th Street over BNSF RR
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 205.1 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over BNSF RR 7th Street just S of Orion
History: Built 1930, deck and guard rails replaced in 2011
Built: 1930

Location: Henry County

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13th Ave Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 41.351658,-90.384146

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Carries 13th Avenue over BNSF RR
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 121.1 Feet
Span Length: 34.8 Feet

Overview: Bridge over BNSF RR on 13th Avenue in Orion
History: Built 1930, removed in 2011 no plans for replacement
Built: 1930

Location: Henry County

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1550th Ave Wood Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.376171,-90.371318

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Carries N 1550th Ave over BNSF RR
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 108.9 Feet
Span Length: 22.0 Feet

Overview: Timber stringer bridge over BNSF RR on 1550th Ave 1.5 mi N of Orion
History: Built 1945
Built: 1945

Location: Henry County

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227789

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Sub Standard Rail

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Hennepin Canal Bridge 24

Status: Abandoned

Location: 41.418828,-89.939091

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Carries E 2600th St over Hennepin Canal
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Riveted Pratt through truss.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned through truss bridge over Hennepin Canal on E 2600th St 2 mi NW of Annawana
History:
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Location: Henry County

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Road leading up to bridge remains open

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Unusual concrete fence posts.

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Hennepin Canal Lock 26 Lift Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians

Location: 41.473360,-90.262496

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Carries Hennepin Canal Trail/Hennepin Canal Parkway Trail over Hennepin Canal
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Through girder vertical lift
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Vertical lift bridge over Hennepin Canal on Hennepin Canal Trail 3 mi E of Colona
History: Built in 1904
Built: 1904

Location: Henry County

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Gear and Track

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Pulley and Counter Balance Assembly

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Closer Look

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Drive Shaft

Shaft from main gear to final gear

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Closer View

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Main Crank Connection

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Hennepin Canal Aqueduct #6

Status: Open to canoe & pedestrian traffic

Location: 41.454198,-90.062447

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Carries Hennepin Canal over Spring Creek
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Concrete trough on concrete piers
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Aqueduct over Spring Creek on Hennepin Canal 3 mi NW of Atkinson
History: Built between 1892 - 1907
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Location: Henry County

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North Side Looking West

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Walk way was added later for trail use.

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South Side Looking West

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Hennepin Canal Aqueduct #7

Status: Open to canoe & pedestrian traffic

Location: 41.481235,-90.181591

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Carries Hennepin Canal over Geneseo Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details: Conctrete trough on concrete piers
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Aqueduct over Geneseo Creek on Hennepin Canal
History: Built between 1892 - 1907
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Location: Henry County

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Hennepin Canal Aqueduct #8

Status: Removed. Replaced with pedestrian bridge to carry trail over river

Location: 41.478695,-90.304747

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Carries Hennepin Canal over Green River
Design: unknown
Design Details: Concrete trough on concrete piers
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Aqueduct over Green River on Hennepin Canal
History: Built between 1892-1907
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Location: Henry County

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Hennepin Canal Aqueduct #5

Status: Open to canoe and pedestrian traffic

Location: 41.411267,-89.916641

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Carries Hennepin Canal over Mud Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details: Concrete trough on concrete piers
Total Length: 240.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Aqueduct over Mud Creek on Hennepin Canal NW of Annawan
History: Built between 1892-1907
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Location: Henry County

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Green River Trib Bridge

Status: Open to traffic weight restricted to 9 tons

Location: 41.469971,-90.225267

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Carries N 2200th Ave over Green River Trib
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer with wood deck. West abutment looks original
Total Length: 26.9 Feet
Span Length: 25.9 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Green River Trib on N 2200th Ave
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920

Location: Henry County

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West Abutment

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Smetler Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.265438,-90.233238

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Carries E 1050th St over Edwards River
Design: girder/pony/concrete
Design Details: Concrete through girder
Total Length: 63.0 Feet
Span Length: 62.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete through girder bridge over Edwards River on E 1050th St 3.4 Mi SW of Cambridge
History: Built 1924
Built: 1924

Location: Henry County

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SMETLER BRIDGE

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Turner Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.456520,-90.365117

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Carries US 6 over Turner Creek
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 68.9 Feet
Span Length: 61.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Turner Creek on US 6
History: Built 1938
Built: 1938

Location: Henry County

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IAIS - Hennepin Canal Bridge (Calona)

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.480927,-90.348746

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Carries Iowa Interstate Railroad over Hennepin Canal
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 70.0 Feet
Span Length: 70.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Hennepin Canal on Iowa Interstate Railroad
History: Built 1900
Built: 1900

Location: Henry County

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Looking East

BH51707 IAIS Green River Bridge in the distance

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Abandoned Second Track

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American Bridge Co ?

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IAIS Hennepin Canal Bridge (Colona)

Looking West

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IAIS Hennepin Canal Bridge (Colona)

East Abutment

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IAIS Hennepin Canal Bridge (Colona)

West Abutment

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IAIS Hennepin Canal Bridge (Colona)

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BNSF - Hennepin Canal Bridge (Calona)

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.478880,-90.351879

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Carries BNSF (former CB&Q) over Hennepin Canal
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 80.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Hennepin Canal on BNSF (former CB&Q)
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Location: Henry County

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RR Bridge west side

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Gene Smania 6-10-12

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BNSF Hennepin Canal Bridge (Colona)

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BNSF Hennepin Canal Bridge (Colona)

South Abutment

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BNSF Hennepin Canal Bridge (Colona)

North Abutment

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IAIS - Green River Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.479924,-90.344857

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Carries Iowa Interstate RR (former Rock Island RR) over Green River
Design: truss/through/lattice/quadrangular
Design Details: Lattice through truss main with 5 span deck plate west approach
Total Length: 340.0 Feet
Span Length: 150.0 Feet

Overview: Lattice through truss bridge over Green River on Iowa Interstate RR (former Rock Island RR)
History: Built 1900
Built: 1900

Location: Henry County

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Long West Approach

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Abandoned Second Track

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IAIS Green River Bridge

Between Spans

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IAIS Green River Bridge

West End

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IAIS Green River Bridge

Overview

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IAIS Green River Bridge

East Abutment

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IAIS Green River Bridge

Overview

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IAIS Green River Bridge

Transition Between Spans

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IAIS Green River Bridge

Long West Approach

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IAIS Green River Bridge

Truss

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IAIS Green River Bridge

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IAIS Green River Bridge

West Abutment

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IAIS Green River Bridge

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IAIS Green River Bridge

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IAIS Green River Bridge

Looking West

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IAIS Green River Bridge

Portal Bracing

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IAIS Green River Bridge

Overview of Truss

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IAIS Green River Bridge

Overview

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IAIS Green River Bridge

Upper Angle Connection

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Upper Connection

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IAIS Green River Bridge

Lower Connection

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IAIS Green River Bridge

Looking West

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IAIS Green River Bridge

Removed Deck

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Wells Andrews Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.469955,-90.204465

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Carries N 2200th Ave over Green River Trib
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 26.9 Feet
Span Length: 25.9 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Green River Trib on N 2200th Ave
History: Built 1935
Built: 1935

Location: Henry County

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Hennepin Canal Bridge 36

Status: Open to pedestrians

Location: 41.475303,-90.142205

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Carries Pedestrian Trail (old Grange Rd alignment) over Hennnepin Canal Lock 24
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 65.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Hennnepin Canal Lock 24 on old Grange Rd alignment just N or Geneseo
History: Crossing is shown on a 1911 township map.
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Location: Henry County

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Main Span

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Pedestrian Underpass

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With restored lock gates

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Approach Rail

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Spring Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.359026,-90.105999

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Carries E 1700th St over Spring Creek
Design: girder/pony/concrete
Design Details: Concrete through girder
Total Length: 63.0 Feet
Span Length: 62.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete pony/through girder bridge over Spring Creek on E 1700th St 6 Mi NE of Cambridge
History: Built 1948
Built: 1948

Location: Henry County

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Looking North

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Drain Hole

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Exposed Rebar

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BNSF - Green River Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.464152,-90.358821

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Carries BNSF RR (former CB&Q) over Green River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 285.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Green River on BNSF RR (former CB&Q)
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Location: Henry County

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Heavier Main Spans

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Looks like shape of American Bridge Co plaque

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Spring Creek Trib Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.367425,-90.105963

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Carries E 1700th St over Intermittent Trib. to Spring Creek
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: concrete bridge over Intermittent Trib. to Spring Creek on E 1700th St
History:
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Location: Henry County

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Spring Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.396135,-90.080063

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Carries N 1700th Ave over Spring Creek
Design: girder/pony/concrete
Design Details: Concrete through girder
Total Length: 63.0 Feet
Span Length: 62.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete pony/through girder bridge over Spring Creek on N 1700th Ave 3.5 Mi SW of Atkinson
History: Built 1937
Built: 1937

Location: Henry County

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Oat Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.417922,-90.105611

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Carries E 1700th St over Oat Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 25.9 Feet
Span Length: 25.9 Feet

Overview: Slab bridge over Oat Creek on E 1700th St 2.5 Mi ESE of Geneseo
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910

Location: Henry County

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Build plaque inset on top of rail

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Branch Spring Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.401391,-90.086520

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Carries E 1800th St over Branch of Spring Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 24.9 Feet
Span Length: 23.0 Feet

Overview: Slab bridge over Branch of Spring Creek on E 1800th St 3.9 Mi WSW of Atkinson
History: Built 1928
Built: 1928

Location: Henry County

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Skewed

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Looking back across field at BH51717 Spring Creek Bridge

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BNSF - Mosquito Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.408324,-90.377210

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Carries BNSF RR over Mosquito Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Mosquito Creek on BNSF RR 3.9 Mi N of Orin
History:
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Location: Henry County

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1550th Ave Mosquito Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.376128,-90.370129

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Carries N 1550th Ave over Mosquito Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer w/concrete deck panels.
Total Length: 30.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Mosquito Creek on N 1550th Ave 1.5 Mi N or Orin
History:
Built:

Location: Henry County

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Box Car Door Track?

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Looking East

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Mud Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.293262,-89.909974

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Carries E 2720 St over Mud Creek
Design: girder/pony/concrete
Design Details: Concrete through girder
Total Length: 33.1 Feet
Span Length: 32.2 Feet

Overview: Concrete pony/through girder bridge over Mud Creek on E 2720 St
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920

Location: Henry County

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BNSF - Route 34 Overpass

Status: Open

Location: 41.256796,-89.899637

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Carries BNSF (former CB&Q) Railroad over US 34
Design: frame/concrete
Design Details: Concrete rigid frame
Total Length: 24.0 Feet
Span Length: 22.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete rigid frame bridge over US 34 on BNSF (former CB&Q) Railroad
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920

Location: Henry County

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Green Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.175693,-89.964845

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Carries E 2480th St over West Branch Indian Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Concrete Slab
Total Length: 27.9 Feet
Span Length: 26.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete slab bridge over West Branch Indian Creek on E 2480th St
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930

Location: Henry County

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RI - Colona Covered Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.489549,-90.371218

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Carries Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad over Rock River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Rock River on Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1853; Destroyed by a tornado 1859
Built: 1853

Location: Henry County

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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923

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BNSF - Edwards River Bridge

Status: Open

Location: 41.272691,-90.369378

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Carries BNSF (former BN) Rwy over Edwards River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 200.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Edwards River on BNSF (former BN) Rwy
History:
Built:

Location: Henry County

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E 1300th Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.440631,-90.182300

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Carries E 1300th Street (TR 172) over I-80
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 228.0 Feet
Span Length: 67.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over I-80 on E 1300th Street (TR 172)
History: Built 1961
Built: 1961

Location: Henry County

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E 1300th Street

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E 1050th Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.440469,-90.231100

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Carries E 1050th Street/Cambridge Rd/Fas23 over I-80
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete tee beam
Total Length: 224.1 Feet
Span Length: 67.6 Feet

Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over I-80 on E 1050th Street/Cambridge Rd/Fas23
History: Built 1961
Built: 1961

Location: Henry County

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E 1050th Street Bridge

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S. Edwards River Bridge

Status: Derelict/abandoned

Location: 41.202491,-90.141825

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Carries TR 371 over S. Edwards River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 55.1 Feet
Span Length: 55.1 Feet

Overview: Abandoned pony truss bridge over S. Edwards River on TR 371
History: Built 1901
Built: 1901

Location: Henry County

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Mud Creek Bridge

Status: Derelict/abandoned

Location: 41.433181,-89.920338

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Carries Engels Rd over Mud Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 70.9 Feet
Span Length: 68.9 Feet

Overview: Abandoned pony truss bridge over Coal Creek on TR 426
History: Built 1901
Built: 1901

Location: Henry County

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Field Bridge

Status: Derelict/abandoned?

Location: 41.419934,-89.925644

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Carries Farm crossing over Mud Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Abandoned pony truss bridge over Mud Creek on Farm crossing
History:
Built:

Location: Henry County

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Klattenhoff Bridge (1909)

Status: No longer exists

Location: 0.000000,0.000000

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Carries over
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 150.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Through truss bridge
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909

Location: Henry County

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Klattenhoff Bridge

Illinois Highway Commission Report

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Klattenhoff Bridge (Pre 1909)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 0.000000,0.000000

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Carries over
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge
History:
Built:

Location: Henry County

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Klattenhoff Bridge - Older

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Henry Bridge

Status: No longer exists

Location: 0.000000,0.000000

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Carries over
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909

Location: Henry County

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Henry Bridge

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Geneseo Creek Bridge

Status: Destroyed by collision

Location: 41.454720,-90.170000

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Carries over Geneseo Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Geneseo Creek
History:
Built:

Location: Henry County

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Geneseo Creek Bridge

The Dispatch: July 8 1963

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Hennepin Canal Bridge

Status: No longer exists. Replaced by new bridge.

Location: 41.482500,-90.158050

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Carries IL 82 over Hennepin Canal
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Hennepin Canal on IL 82
History: Built 1903
Built: 1903

Location: Henry County

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Hennepin Canal Bridge

The Dispatch: May 5 1973

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Hennepin Canal Bridge

The Dispatch: May 5 1973

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Coal Creek Tributary Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 41.395156,-90.432889

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Carries TR 6-A over Coal Creek Tributary
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 27.9 Feet
Span Length: 26.9 Feet

Overview: Slab bridge over Coal Creek Tributary on TR 6-A
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910

Location: Henry County

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CBQ - Barstow Bridge (Old)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 41.508470,-90.352695

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Carries Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad over Rock River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Rock River on Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
History:
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Location: Henry 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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