BRIDGE BIRTHDAY PARTY, AUGUST 28, 2004
The bridge over Lick Creek on Wagon Ford Road, near Chatham, will be 120 years old on this date. According to the Highway Commissioner’s Record 1884-1891, the bridge was built by P.E. Cane of Chicago for a bid totally $993.00. The bridge is 65’ long, with a 14’ driveway. The bridge has been determined eligible for National Register of Historic Places by IDOT and IHPA. The bridge was completed and accepted by Curran Township on August 28, 1884. Come and help celebrate its birthday! For directions call 483-2376
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Sangamon County Historical Society
Over the last couple of years, no trespassing signs and chained gates have been put up within a couple yards from the bridge. I went through one side last year to check the status of this bridge and one part was pushed up like their was something pushing on the bottom of it. I need to go through my pictures again but when I find pictures of it, I will post them asap.
Some pics from Summer 2011 (not mine). I hate to think what it's like it's now.
http://advrider.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16319754&postcount...
Shame, as this was one of my favorite spots that time forgot. Now it really will be forgotten.
I've gone out of my way a number of times just to go over this bridge; the last time with my mother, who was terrified! I'm curious to know when it was built. It feels solid (not like a "rickety old bridge", but I looked up the rating on the state's website - I see them here too - and it's apparently one of the worst in the state.
I've gone out of my way a number of times just to go over this bridge; the last time with my mother, who was terrified! I'm curious to know when it was built. It feels solid (not like a "rickety old bridge", but I looked up the rating on the state's website - I see them here too - and it's apparently one of the worst in the state.
Ricardo: Did you approach this bridge from the north or the south? Which is the best way to visit this bridge and not anger local landowners?