Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Lawrence County, Illinois

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B&O Railroad Bridge
Three-span pony truss bridge over the B&O railroad tracks on TR 92, 0.5 mi. west of Bridgeport
Open to traffic
Built ca. 1920

Bridgeport Bridge
Concrete bridge over Indian creek on FAS 806 in Bridgeport
Open to traffic
Built 1922

Drainage Ditch Bridge
Pony truss bridge over a drainage ditch on TR 97
Closed to all traffic

Fifteenth Street Bridge
Lost three-span through truss bridge over Embarras River on IL 1 (Fifteenth Street) in Lawrenceville
Destroyed in traffic accident and replaced by new bridge
Built 1922; replaced 1971

Fitch Bridge
Concrete tee beam bridge over Brushy Fork on TR 5
Open to traffic
Built 1916

Paul Creek Bridge
Pony truss bridge over Paul Creek on TR 18
Closed to all traffic
Built 1909

St. Francisville Bridge
Through truss swing bridge over the Wabash River near St. Francisville
Open to one-lane traffic, with a tollbooth in St. Francisville

Tenth Street Bridge
Lost through truss bridge over Embarras River on 10th Street (FAU 8455) in Lawrenceville
Collapsed after an accident involving an alleged drunk driver
Built 1885 by the Massillon Bridge Co.; collapsed March 27, 2005

Vincennes Bridge
Arch bridge over Wabash River on Business US 50 at Vincennes
Open to traffic
Built 1931; rehabilitated 1992