Airtight Bridge, Truss bridge in Charleston, United States.
The Airtight Bridge extends 190 feet across the Embarras River with a steel frame structure and wooden deck measuring 15 feet wide.
The Decatur Bridge Company constructed this metal crossing in 1914, following the engineering designs of Claude L James for rural transportation needs.
The National Register of Historic Places added this bridge to its listings in 1981 for representing early 20th-century rural engineering methods.
Located 8 miles north of Charleston, the bridge connects local roads across the Embarras River with a clearance of 13 feet and 7 inches.
The bridge's name stems from the complete absence of wind or movement experienced by travelers when crossing its span over the river.
Location: Coles County
Inception: 1914
Official opening: 1914
Made from material: metal
GPS coordinates: 39.55500,-88.08944
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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