Historic Bridges
of the United States

First Valley City Rail Bridge

Scott County, Illinois
and Pike County, Illinois

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Photo 

Old Wabash Bridge, Valley City, Illinois, circa 1903-1920

Photo taken by Page Hatch

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

Facts 

Overview
Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Illinois River on old Wabash Railroad in Valley City
Status
Replaced by new bridge
Design
1 pony plate girder approach span
Inventory number
BH 38215 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Categories 

Illinois (978)
Lost (1,973)
Owned by railroad (760)
Pike County, Illinois (30)
Pratt through truss (978)
Pratt truss (1,668)
 Replaced by new bridge (840)
Scott County, Illinois (7)
Swing (284)
Through truss (5,557)
Truss (16,274)
Valley City, Illinois (2)

Update Log 

  • November 23, 2008: Added by Kim Harvey

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