Photo 

Bridge at Meredosia, ca. 1903-1920

Photo by Page Hatch

View this photo at www.museum.state.il.us

Facts 

Overview
Lost through truss swing bridge over Illinois River on railroad
Location
Morgan County, Illinois
Status
was built just downstream of the highway bridge
History
Built 1857 (estimated), last train crossed tracks in 1955, dismantled after a new railroad bridge in Valley City opened but one pier still survives
Builder
- William John McDannald
Inventory number
BH 37292 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Update Log 

  • August 24, 2008: Added by Kim Harvey

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