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Historic Bridges: Pike County, Illinois

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.

Total Bridges Found: 4

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Champ Clark Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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US-54 (Mansion Street) Over Mississippi River and Railroad in Louisiana: Pike County, Missouri and Pike County, Illinois, United States
Metal 18 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 2,279 ft. Main Span: 419 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1928 By: Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company of Leavenworth, Kansas and Harrington, Howard, and Ash of Kansas City, Missouri
The beautiful design of this bridge with its large Pennsylvania truss spans was not enough to save it from the scrapyard.
Florence Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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IL-100 and IL-106 (Old US-36) Over Illinois River in Florence: Pike County, Illinois and Scott County, Illinois, United States
Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 3,177 ft. Main Span: 215 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Illinois Steel Bridge Company of Jacksonville, Illinois
This vertical lift bridge is also noted for its long, impressive series of fixed through truss spans.
Louisiana Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Kansas City Southern) Over Mississippi River in Louisiana: Pike County, Missouri and Pike County, Illinois, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,053 ft. Main Span: 444 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1898 By: Lassig Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois
This long series of truss spans remains an intact and functioning railroad bridge over the Mississippi River.
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Meredosia Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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IL-104 (Mill Street, Main Street) Over Illinois River in Meredosia: Morgan County, Illinois and Pike County, Illinois, United States
Metal Continuous Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 2,232 ft. Main Span: 567 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1936 By: Illinois Steel Bridge Company of Jacksonville, Illinois
This graceful continuous truss that is shaped like a cantilever truss is a beautiful landmark that does not deserve demolition.

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