Mary's River Covered Bridge
Mary's River Covered Bridge, Covered bridge in Randolph County, US.
Mary's River Covered Bridge extends 86 feet in length and features a wooden Burr truss design spanning across the Little Mary's River northeast of Chester.
The bridge was constructed in 1854 as part of a toll road connecting Chester to Bremen, facilitating the transport of agricultural products to Mississippi River ports.
The structure represents a period of American transportation development when covered bridges served as essential links between rural communities and market towns.
Located in a designated park area along Illinois Route 150, the bridge received protection from the State of Illinois in 1936 for preservation purposes.
This wooden crossing stands as the only remaining covered bridge in the Southern Illinois region, maintaining its original architectural elements from the 1850s.
Location: Randolph County
Inception: 1854
GPS coordinates: 37.94861,-89.76583
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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