Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis (Cairo Division) in 1905 (per Eldorado, IL 15' quad), New York Central in 1941, Penn Central in 1974. Presumable became Conrail then Norfolk Southern before being abandoned.
The road does not show on the 1941 or 1974 quads.
The Illinois Historic Bridge Survey lists this as "Abandoned N&S RR", but that's all I know.
I do not remember a time when this bridge was open. Luke is correct of course. It is all farm ground on the other side.
1938 aerial from historicaerials just shows two farm roads going to the bridge.
Thank you Mom lol. I am surprised you didn't tell me to not walk on the bridge but at 42 I guess I should know better...
This is a group of outstanding photos.I have been past this bridge a thousand times and never got the view that I got today with this photos.
Clark, thank you for the information. The bridge was quite impressive from the ground. The view from atop from beautiful too.