Red Covered Bridge: Fixing an antique - Illinois Department of ...
WEBFeb 9, 2024 · Completed in 1864 for $3,148.47, the Red Covered Bridge is a one-lane timber truss structure spanning Bureau Creek a half-mile west of Illinois 26 and a mile north of Princeton in Bureau County. The bridge replaced a pontoon bridge that would flood during high water and force travelers to traverse the river.
Red Covered Bridge | EnjoyIllinois Dottie
WEBA Princeton landmark dating back to 1863. This covered bridge is located 1 1/2 miles north of Princeton on Rt. 26. One of five remaining covered bridges in Illinois, this bridge was built in 1863 and is still open to traffic. It crosses Big Bureau Creek and was once part of the Peoria-Galena Trail.
Illinois: Chain of Rocks Bridge - U.S. National Park Service
WEBMay 28, 2024 · For more than three decades, the bridge was a significant landmark for travelers driving Route 66. The bridge’s colorful name came from a 17-mile shoal, or series of rocky rapids, called the Chain of Rocks beginning just north of St. Louis.
Route 66 bridges across all eight states of the Mother Road, …
WEBRoute 66 bridges across all eight states of the Mother Road, history, locations and photographs. U.S. Route 66 was one of the United State's first paved stretches of continuous highway, and served as a major path for those migrating west. Beginning in Chicago, Route 66 headed southwest through Illinois and Missouri, and a small section of ...
Hop In The Car And Visit 7 Of Illinois’ Covered Bridges In One Day
WEBAug 30, 2023 · Constructed around 1848, this lovely covered bridge spans across the Spoon River. The original was just a deck until 1873 when a covering was built over it after a flood. In 1994, a fire destroyed the original and in 1999, this replica was built in its place.
Category:Bridges on U.S. Route 66 - Wikipedia
WEBCategories: Bridges of the United States Numbered Highway System. Buildings and structures on U.S. Route 66. Hidden category: Commons category link is on Wikidata.
Great bridges on Route 66 - Down the Road
WEBApr 22, 2013 · This 1924 bridge carries an old alignment of Route 66 just west of Oklahoma City. A restoration was completed in 2011. Every old bridge on Route 66 probably gets an extra chance to live just because it’s associated with the Mother Road.
Visiting Collinsville: Cahokia Mounds on Route 66 - ROAD TRIP USA
WEBDrive this stretch of old Route 66 for the enigmatic Cahokia Mounds and quiet Collinsville, home of the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle.
Sugar Creek Covered Bridge - Historic66
WEBThe Sugar Creek Covered Bridge, is the only surviving covered bridge in Sangamon County. It was built to span Sugar Creek near the site where Robert Pulliam built a cabin in about 1817. The 60-foot bridge built in 1880 is the center piece of Pioneer Park, a small park owned by the Chatham Park District. The bridge is listed on the National ...
Route 66 road trip guide with interactive maps - Roadtrippers
WEBOct 11, 2021 · From flashy neon to roadside kitsch, here’s everything you need to know about the Mother Road, complete with interactive maps. Learn everything you need to know about Route 66 from the most popular road trip site, including state-by-state stops and interactive maps.
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