Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Ramsey Creek Bridge

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north approach

weeds cover the approach

Photo taken by Kim Harvey in July 2008

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north approach span

Photo taken by Kim Harvey in July 2008

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approach span

use of bricks

Photo taken by Kim Harvey in July 2008

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more bricks

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north portal

Photo taken by Kim Harvey in July 2008

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on the span itself

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view of creek from the approach span

Photo taken by Kim Harvey in July 2008

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bridge

view from new bridge

Photo taken by Kim Harvey in July 2008

Overview: Abandoned through truss bridge over Ramsey Creek on US 51, 6 miles north of Vandalia
Location: Fayette County, Illinois
Status: Abandoned, but intact and in good condition
History: Abandoned 1954 after new bridge built to the east
Design: Riveted, 5-panel Pratt through truss
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.10222, -89.08778 (decimal degrees)
39°06'08" N, 89°05'16" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 16/319467/4330195 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Vera
Inventory number: BH 36753 (Bridgehunter.com ID)