Arch stone bridge, Woodstock, IL
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member nneuman
N 42° 18.772 W 088° 26.625
16T E 381018 N 4685523
Single lane arch bridge supporting the Metra rail line
Waymark Code: WMCN0T
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/23/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member OshnDoc
Views: 4

This is a single lane bridge, there's a wide spot on the west side to wait your turn to go thru the bridge. The day I visited the bridge, the traffic was quite heavy, a line of about 6 cars in each direction. Everyone seems to know to take their turn, and everyone was quite considerate and cautious. No caution lites or signals, just people using common sense!! Great stone work.
Length of bridge: approx 40 feet

Height of bridge: Not sure, but by the picture I'd guess about 10 feet at the center

What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Metra railroad line

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
crosses a street


Date constructed: 1897

Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: Metra commuter line

Location:
Woodstock, IL intersection E. South St and E. Lake Street


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