Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Coal Creek IL 97 Bridge

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Side view

These photos from the Historic American Engineering Record show the bridge before it was replaced [HAER photos taken Sept. 1993 by Roger McCredie]

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Deck view

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Plaque

Vicinity map

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Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over Coal Creek on IL 97
Location: Fulton County, Illinois
Status: Replaced by modern bridge
History: Built 1936; replaced 1995
Builders: - Joyce Brothers Construction Co.
- Michelmann Steel Co.
Design: Riveted, 6-panel Warren pony truss with verticals
Dimensions: Total length: 90.0 ft.
Deck width: 24.0 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +40.67301, -90.16385 (decimal degrees)
40°40'23" N, 90°09'50" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 15/739714/4506327 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Fairview
Inventory number: BH 15245 (Bridgehunter.com ID)