Robert Parker Coffin Bridge
Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, National Register-listed covered bridge in Long Grove, Illinois.
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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