Stone Quarry Bridge
Stone Quarry Bridge, Historic truss bridge near Charleston, Illinois
The Stone Quarry Bridge extends 180 feet across the Embarras River, featuring a double-intersection Pratt truss design with diagonal supports crossing multiple panels.
The King Iron Bridge Company constructed this steel structure in 1883, making it the oldest surviving truss bridge in Coles County, Illinois.
The bridge connects to the heritage of local industrial development, as its name stems from its location near the Charleston Stone Company quarry.
Located at coordinates 39.5211° N and -88.11° W, the bridge remains open to vehicular traffic via Township Road 1000N crossing the Embarras River.
The eastern portal measures 14 feet 10 inches while the western portal reaches 16 feet, creating an asymmetrical design that adapts to the terrain.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 39.52110,-88.11000
Latest update: March 11, 2025 13:04
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