C&NW Ry 5-Section Truss Bridge, Bartonville, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member KG1960
N 40° 39.085 W 089° 38.748
16T E 276303 N 4503428
Quick Description: A 5-section truss bridge built by the Chicago and North Western Railway near the beginning of the 20th century.
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 12/11/2006 8:47:09 AM
Waymark Code: WM118C
Published By: Groundspeak Regular Member trekinldy59
Views: 21

Long Description:
This bridge is a 5-section truss bridge built by the Chicago and North Western Railway (now part of the Union Pacific Railroad) in the early part of the 20th century. At one time it was a double track bridge, but now only a single track remains. This track originates in Nelson, IL, the junction with the former C&NW's east-west main line, goes south from there, goes near Peoria, and eventually giving trains access to St. Louis.

The coordinates are for the location where a road goes under the bridge, and one can pull off the road there. Also, nearby is a McDonald's from which the bridge can be viewed.

Parking Coordinates:: Not Listed

Date Built: Not listed

Length of Span: Not listed

www: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Log your find with a picture of the bridge with yourself or your GPS in the foreground. This shot does not have to be taken "on" the bridge. The shot should show the "truss" structure of the bridge as well.
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