Iroquois 1900 Bridge #1

"TR-159 Bridge"

Most Recent Visit To Bridge: August 13, 2006

This bridge is similar to the 1850 Bridge. The bridge is a seven panel Pratt through truss with riveted connections. It features v-lacing under the top chord and end post. Channel railings are present on the bridge. The portal bracing is the same as the sway bracing and is a large lattice design. This bridge is one of only a few Iroquois County truss bridges that are near a wooded area. Many of the counties rivers and creeks are dredged and so the truss bridges have no trees. There are different positive aspects to a truss bridge nestled in the trees as well as out in the open from a photography perspective. I think the bridges look more scenic in the trees, but they are harder to get nice side view photos of. Similarly, truss bridges in an open field make a more noticeable beautiful landmark for the surrounding area and are easier to photo. This bridge makes an interesting comparison to the similar 1850 bridge mentioned earlier, as it is a similarly designed bridge that sits out in the open.