Mary's River Covered Bridge
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N 37° 56.948 W 089° 45.957
16S E 256966 N 4203779
The Covered Bridge was built in 1854 by Wilhelm Misselhorn from Germany and is the only bridge of its kind left in Southern Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM20F0
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2007
Views: 36
It was in continuous service from 1854 to 1930 and renovated by the State in 2005.
Current Condition of Bridge: Renovated but only open to pedestrian traffic.
Web Address: [Web Link]
Description of Covered Bridge:
It has a 90-foot span and constructed as part of a toll road between Bremen and Chester; the original timber from native white oak timbers in a Burr arch design has been preserved.
Year Built: 1854
Location (Road - City - State - Country): Illinois Route 150, Chester, IL 62233, USA
Parking (If not at the bridge):: Not listed
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