Camelback Bridge, Historic road bridge in Normal, Illinois, US.
The wooden bridge features a kingpost pony truss design spanning across the Constitution Trail with distinct engineering elements and iron columns.
The Illinois Central Railroad constructed this bridge during the 1880s to allow Virginia Avenue traffic to cross over the railroad tracks.
The Camelback Bridge represents the evolution of transportation infrastructure in Illinois, marking a period of rapid railroad development and community growth.
Located at the intersection of Virginia Avenue and Constitution Trail, the bridge stands at coordinates 40.498194°N and 88.983611°W in Normal.
The structure incorporates Phoenix columns from 1862, making it one of two bridges in Illinois with this particular engineering characteristic.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 40.49819,-88.98361
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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