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Located at the site of the oldest bridge in the city, this rare continuous through truss has been paired with a modern through arch bridge which dates to 1975-1976. Steel on the bridge bears the names Bethlehem (noted on the lower bracing) and Illinois (noted on truss members). Previous bridges at this location included a timber truss bridge dating to 1839, and an 1882 iron bridge (possibly a pin-connected Camelback through truss)
Above: Historical photo of the bridge in 1948. This photo shows the bridge prior to removal of the lowest portion of the sway bracing for the purposes of increasing vertical clearance.
Above: 1930 photo showing newly completed bridge. What is believed to be one span of the previous 1882 bridge is visible at the far left in the photo. Source: Musée McCord
Above: Historical image of the 1839 timber truss bridge.
Above: Historical image of the 1839 timber truss bridge.
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