Located in Galena, this large through girder bridge crosses the Galena River.
Originally built in 1913, the bridge contained a pair of through girder spans, and a large bascule lift span. However, a derailment in 1976 destroyed the bascule span. As a result, the bascule span was replaced with a pair of through girders. The entire bridge rests on concrete substructures.
It is unknown if the two spans built in 1976 were actually relocated from another location. It seems likely that a 1976 girder span would be of welded construction, which these two through girder spans are not.
Today, the bridge is still operated. Unfortunately, the bascule span does not still exist, as it would make this bridge much more significant.
Overall, this bridge appears to be in good condition.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.