Robert Parker Coffin Bridge

The Robert Parker Coffin Bridge is a covered bridge crossing Buffalo Creek with a steel structure featuring triangular beam arrangements. The span measures approximately 41 feet long and uses a truss design where components connect via pins rather than rivets.

The bridge was built in 1906 by the Joliet Bridge and Iron Company and originally operated without covering. A wooden enclosure was added in 1972 to help manage vehicle access and protection.

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.

The bridge has a clearance height of approximately 8 feet 6 inches and is designed for single-lane traffic, excluding larger vehicles. Visitors with oversized vehicles should check accessibility before attempting to cross.

The bridge was named after Robert Parker Coffin, a local architect and former village president of Long Grove. Despite its solid construction, it gained attention for repeated collisions with oversized vehicles since a recent renovation.

Location: Long Grove

Inception: 1906

GPS coordinates: 42.17750,-87.99972

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:01