Waltmire Bridge
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member NoLemon
N 40° 26.956 W 089° 29.524
16T E 288667 N 4480606
Waltmire Bridge was built in 1910.
Waymark Code: WMRDN
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 09/25/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 18

The Waltmire Bridge, an iron truss construction, was built in 1910. Before being closed to vehicular traffic, it carried Locust Street (also known as CR2300) over the Mackinaw River. It is approximately 4.9 miles south of the town of Tremont, IL.
County / Borough / Parish: Tazewell

Year listed: 1999

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Transportation

Current function: Transportation

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Street address: Not listed

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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