Fountain Creek Bridge

The limestone arch bridge extends across Fountain Creek, featuring original construction materials and structural elements from the mid-nineteenth century engineering period.

Built in 1849 by architect Herman Garleb, the bridge served road traffic until the 1920s when Illinois Route 156 introduced a new crossing structure.

The bridge represents a period when stone arch constructions dominated Monroe County's infrastructure, with approximately 100 similar structures built during the nineteenth century.

Located at coordinates 38.3257472°N and 90.1957667°W, the bridge remains accessible for visitors interested in historical architecture and engineering techniques.

The structure maintains its position as the largest remaining stone arch bridge in Monroe County and second-largest road traffic stone arch bridge in Illinois.

Location: Illinois

GPS coordinates: 38.32575,-90.19577

Latest update: March 4, 2025 07:28