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rhino_adv · 10-15-2012, 02:29 PM

Here is what is left of the Vine Bridge, it was a through truss bridge over Macoupin Creek on TR 12. The bridge was built in 1892 and closed in 2001. It had a total length of 183.1 feet and deck width of 14.1 feet.

location: 39°14'41" N, 90°08'07" W

Here is a short video clip of the road to the old bridge site.
CLICK IMAGE to view video....

Brad

10-15-2012, 02:29 PM	#136
rhino_adv ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2010 Location: central Illinois (Armington) Oddometer: 595	Macoupin county Here is what is left of the *Vine Bridge,* it was a through truss bridge over Macoupin Creek on TR 12. The bridge was built in 1892 and closed in 2001. It had a total length of 183.1 feet and deck width of 14.1 feet. location: 39°14'41" N, 90°08'07" W Here is a short video clip of the road to the old bridge site. CLICK IMAGE to view video.... Brad __________________ Old Bridges Thread Riding the TWAT 475+ Bridges in Illinois, 985+ Old Bridges in Missouri PAVED ROADS...... ANOTHER PERFECT EXAMPLE OF NEEDLESS, SPENDING BY THE GOVERNMENT"