Robert Stephenson

About Me 

Email: seinfeld99 [at] yahoo [dot] com
Website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/seinfeld99/

Recent Photos 


Branch Busseron Creek Bridge
Red Bridge
Little Vermilion River Bridge
Steffey Bridge

Butler Ford Bridge
Ninth Street Seven Arch Stone Bridge
Embarras River Bridge
County Line Bridge

Chesterville Bridge
South Fork Bridge
Mill Creek Bridge
Beaucoup Road Bridge

Crybaby Bridge
US40/US51 Overpass
CSX - Fourth Street Overpass
GM&O - Salt Creek Bridge

Old IL121 Mackinaw River Bridge
New Athens Bridge
Mansfield Cemetery Bridge
CN - Little Wabash River Bridge

Recent Updates 

Browns Bridge (Wabash County, Illinois)
Lost through truss bridge over Bonpas Creek on CR 1100N (Old IL 1) near Browns
November 13, 2020: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Adjusted GPS, added county
Crooked Creek Bridge (Clay County, Illinois)
Pony truss bridge over Crooked Creek on TR 147
April 20, 2019: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Updated GPS
Old Mill Bridge (Jasper County, Illinois)
Pratt through truss bridge over Embarras River on TR 164
May 17, 2015: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Bridge is being rehabbed in place as part of the State of Illinois Eagle Trail multi-use path
Brush Creek Bridge (Jasper County, Illinois)
Lost Arch bridge over Brush Creek on TR 186A, 0.75 mi. east of Newton
May 17, 2015: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Bridge was replaced in 2010
Jefferson Street Bridge (Crawford County, Illinois)
Arch bridge over Branch of Sugar creek on Jefferson Street in Robinson
April 18, 2014: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Bridge has been replaced
Reynolds Drive Bridge (Coles County, Illinois)
Timber stringer bridge over EI RR on Reynolds Drive in Charleston
April 18, 2014: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Bridge name and status
Houchins Ditch Bridge (Gibson County, Indiana)
Warren through truss bridge over Houchins Ditch on CR 350 East
December 29, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Changed common name and added builder
Red Bridge (Vermilion County, Illinois)
Lost Through truss bridge over Vermilion River on Backbone Road
November 25, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Changed name to historical name
Harrison Road Bridge (Coles County, Illinois)
Lost Camelback through truss bridge over Embarras River on E. Harrison Road in Charleston
October 23, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Future prospects
Branch Richland Creek Bridge (Greene County, Indiana)
Lost pony truss bridge over a branch of Richland Creek on CR 25 E
October 2, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Lost date
Big Muddy Creek Bridge (Clay County, Illinois)
Through truss bridge over Big Muddy Creek on Fr-2114 (Old US 50)
September 8, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Future prospects
Little Muddy Creek Bridge (Clay County, Illinois)
Through truss bridge over Little Muddy Creek on Fr-2114 (Old US 50)
September 8, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Future prospects
Little Wabash River Bridge (Clay County, Illinois)
Parker through truss bridge over Little Wabash River on Old US 50
September 8, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Future prospects
Little Wabash River Overflow Bridge (Clay County, Illinois)
Steel stringer bridge over Little Wabash River Overflow on Fr-2114 (Old US 50)
September 8, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Future prospects
Butler Ford Bridge (Vermilion County, Illinois)
Lost concrete arch bridge over Salt Fork Vermilion River on County Highway 36
September 6, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Changed common name and build date
Severn's Bridge (Gibson County, Indiana)
Through truss bridge over Patoka River on Old IN 65
September 5, 2010: New photos
Arkansas Road Bridge (Gibson County, Indiana)
Through truss bridge over Robb Creek on Arkansas Road in Hazleton
September 5, 2010: New photos
Houchins Ditch Bridge (Gibson County, Indiana)
Warren through truss bridge over Houchins Ditch on CR 350 East
September 5, 2010: New photos
Flensburg Bridge (Effingham County, Illinois)
Bowstring through truss bridge over Little Wabash River on TR 299
September 4, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Changed name
Cumberland Road Bridge (Cumberland County, Illinois)
Concrete girder bridge over Embarras River Overflow on Cumberland Road
September 3, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Status
Houchins Ditch Bridge (Gibson County, Indiana)
Warren through truss bridge over Houchins Ditch on CR 350 East
September 1, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Status and year lost
West Milton Bridge (Chittenden County, Vermont)
Relocated Pennsylvania through truss bridge over Lamoille River on C3040
June 8, 2010: Added
StJ&LC - Missisquoi River Covered Bridge (Franklin County, Vermont)
Lost Covered bridge over Missisquoi River on former St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad
June 6, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Added NRHP data
StJ&LC - Missisquoi River Covered Bridge (Franklin County, Vermont)
Lost Covered bridge over Missisquoi River on former St. Johnsbury and Lamoille County Railroad
May 31, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Added GPS coordinates and Design
Skillet Fork Bridge (Wayne County, Illinois)
Lost Pony truss bridge over Skillet Fork on TR 262 (CR 900E)
May 29, 2010: Added
Rafetown Bridge (Jasper County, Illinois)
Lost through truss bridge over Dead River on Ch-10
May 29, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Lost date
Maucks Pond IN 64 Bridge (Gibson County, Indiana)
Through truss bridge over Maucks Pond on IN 64
May 20, 2010: New photos
Branch Busseron Creek Bridge (Sullivan County, Indiana)
Lost Bedstead Pratt pony truss bridge over Branch Busseron Creek on CR 250 W
May 20, 2010: Added
Busseron Creek Bridge (Sullivan County, Indiana)
Lost through truss bridge over Busseron Creek on CR 250 West
May 20, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Added build date and adjusted GPS
Busseron Creek Bridge (Sullivan County, Indiana)
Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Busseron Creek on CR 500S
May 20, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Design
Cheney Ford Bridge (Vermilion County, Illinois)
Lost Through truss bridge over Salt Fork Vermilion River on TR 106
May 17, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Design
Hungry Hollow Bridge (Vermilion County, Illinois)
Lost Through truss bridge over North Fork Vermilion River on County Highway 1
May 16, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Changed common name
Red Bridge (Vermilion County, Illinois)
Lost Through truss bridge over Vermilion River on Backbone Road
May 16, 2010: Added
Little Vermilion River Bridge (Vermilion County, Illinois)
Lost Through truss bridge over Little Vermilion River on TR 443
May 16, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Added builder
Steffey Bridge (Vermilion County, Illinois)
Lost Through truss bridge over Salt Fork Vermilion River on TR 10
May 16, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Changed name and added builder
Butler Ford Bridge (Vermilion County, Illinois)
Lost concrete arch bridge over Salt Fork Vermilion River on County Highway 36
May 16, 2010: Added
BNSF - I&M Canal Bridge (Will County, Illinois)
Baltimore through truss bridge over I&M Canal on BNSF Railway in Joliet
May 16, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Status
Ninth Street Seven Arch Stone Bridge (Will County, Illinois)
Lost stone arch bridge over Deep Run Creek on Old 9th Street in Lockport
May 16, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Changed name, added year built, builder and NRHP data
Mill Street Bridge (Vermilion County, Illinois)
Abandoned concrete arch bridge over North Fork Vermilion River on Bridge Street in Danville
May 15, 2010: New photos
Illinois Terminal - Danville Bridge (Vermilion County, Illinois)
Lost Deck truss bridge over Vermilion River on former Illinois Traction System in Danville
May 15, 2010: New photos
Embarras River Bridge (Douglas County, Illinois)
Lost Through truss bridge over Embarras River on TR 220
May 15, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Added builder and design
County Line Bridge (Coles County, Illinois)
Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Embarras River on TR 1 (CR 2000N)
May 15, 2010: Added
Flat Creek Bridge (Coles County, Illinois)
Pony truss bridge over Flat Creek on TR 53, .5 mi. west of Humboldt
May 15, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Added built date
Kickapoo Creek Bridge (Coles County, Illinois)
Arch bridge over Kickapoo creek on TR 197, 1 mi. south of Coles Airport
May 15, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Changed name and added built date
Fourth Street Bridge (Coles County, Illinois)
Lost arch bridge over Town Branch Creek on Fourth Street in Charleston
May 15, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Added built date
Charleston Ave Bridge (Coles County, Illinois)
Lost Concrete tee beam bridge over ICRR on Charleston Ave (IL 16) in Mattoon
May 15, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Added lost date
Dewitt Ave Bridge (Coles County, Illinois)
Lost concrete tee beam bridge over ICRR on Dewitt Av (Fau 766) in Mattoon
May 15, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Added lost date
Broadway Ave Bridge (Coles County, Illinois)
Lost concrete tee beam bridge over Illinois Central RR on Broadway Ave (Fau76) in Mattoon
May 15, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Added lost date
Kaskaskia River Bridge (Douglas County, Illinois)
Lost pony truss bridge over Kaskaskia River on TR 11, 3.6 Mi N of Ficklin
May 15, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Status
Kaskaskia River Bridge (Douglas County, Illinois)
Lost Through truss bridge over Kaskaskia River on TR 11 A
May 15, 2010: Updated by Robert Stephenson: Adjusted GPS

Recent Comments 

[Respond]
Bonpas Creek Bridge (Illinois)
Posted November 13, 2020

Looks like this bridge is the same as the Browns bridge.

The postcard shows a view of the bridge looking north from the Railroad trestle bridge.

[Respond]
Old Mill Bridge (Illinois)
Posted May 17, 2015

http://www3.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?...

[Respond]
Old Mill Bridge (Illinois)
Posted May 17, 2015

http://www.pressmentor.com/article/20140818/News/140819467

[Respond]
Back Bone Road Bridge (Illinois)
Posted December 4, 2010

I think there was another bridge, just west of this one over the Big Vermilion river.

[Respond]
Red Bridge (Illinois)
Posted November 22, 2010

Mike, this looks like the same bridge I listed as the Backbone road bridge. I have it alternately called the "Red Bridge"

[Respond]
Harrison Road Bridge (Illinois)
Posted October 23, 2010

The county has rehabilitated 3 Historical bridges in the past 2 years(with some help from government grants). It's a shame that this bridge couldn't be rehabilitated or moved to another area.

[Respond]
Skillet Fork Bridge (Illinois)
Posted September 8, 2010

Bridge Repairs Completed; Route 161 Extension Reopens to Traffic

http://www.wjbdradio.com/index.php?f=news_single&id=23341

[Respond]
Cumberland Road Bridge (Illinois)
Posted September 3, 2010

This bridge is still on the National road and open to traffic. You can see the new covered bridge down the road in photo #4.

[Respond]
Skillet Fork Bridge (Illinois)
Posted June 2, 2010

http://wjbdradio.com/index.php?f=news_single&id=21905

[Respond]
Big Bayou Backwater Bridge (Indiana)
Posted April 17, 2010

The through truss bridge in the pictures is the Stoneberger Bridge in Gibson county.

[Respond]
Airtight Bridge (Illinois)
Posted March 2, 2010

Airtight Bridge to go retro with wood deck

http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_action=doc&p_...

[Respond]
Sugar Creek Bridge (Illinois)
Posted June 28, 2009

Here's the link to the original story:

http://www.robdailynews.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=3494...

[Respond]
Brooks Bridge (Indiana)
Posted May 24, 2009

I stopped by this bridge Saturday and the rehabilitation seems to be going along well.

[Respond]
Maucks Pond IN 64 Bridge (Indiana)
Posted May 20, 2009

Flooding has also slowed the replacement of the Maucks Pond bridge.

[Respond]
Mount Carmel Bridge (Illinois)
Posted May 20, 2009

Construction has slowed due to the Wabash flooding.