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West View From South Bank Of The Illinois River.

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Southwest View Looking Northeast.

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South View Of Bridge Looking Northwest.

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Wide View From South Bank Of The Illinois River.

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Center Span Facing Northwest.

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View Of West Side Of Span From South Bank Of The Illinois River.

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South Span Looking Northeast.

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Wide View From Railroad Bed Of Portal With Builder'S Plate.

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Detail Of South Pier And Pilings.

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Facts

Overview: Through truss bridge over Illinois River on Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad in Ottawa
Location: Ottawa, La Salle County, Illinois
History: 4 span through truss Vertical lift bridge
Design: Through truss
Also called: CB&Q Railroad Bridge
Inventory number: BH 36831 (Bridgehunter.com ID)

Update Log

July 23, 2008: New photos from Kim Harvey
July 8, 2008: Updated by Kim Harvey: added category
July 7, 2008: Added by Kim Harvey

Sources

HAER IL-71 - Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, Illinois River Bridge, Ottawa, La Salle County, IL

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