Robert Parker Coffin Bridge

The 41-foot steel structure features a Pratt pony truss design with steel beams arranged in triangular formations, connected by pins rather than rivets.

The Joliet Bridge and Iron Company constructed this crossing over Buffalo Creek in 1906, receiving a wooden cover modification in 1972 to limit vehicle access.

The bridge received its current name in honor of Robert Parker Coffin, an architect who served as Long Grove village president for over twenty years.

Multiple signs indicate an 8-foot-6-inch clearance restriction, prohibiting trucks, buses, and vehicles exceeding five tons from crossing the single-lane span.

Since its 2020 renovation, the bridge has endured more than 53 recorded collisions with oversized vehicles, making it a frequent subject of local incident reports.

Location: Long Grove

Inception: 1906

GPS coordinates: 42.17750,-87.99972

Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29