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Main span

Photo taken by Dino Strunk

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Approach spans

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Collapsed span

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Deck view

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Missing diagonal

Photo taken by Dino Strunk

Overview: Abandoned through truss bridge over South Fork on Former IL 48, southwest of Taylorsville
Location: Christian County, Illinois
Status: Abandoned with one pony truss span collapsed
Design: One through truss, and at least 4 pony trusses
Also called: Old Rt 48 Bridge
Inventory number: BH 37168 (Bridgehunter.com ID)