Located in Algonquin, this large deck girder bridge crosses the Fox River.
Built in 1891 to replace an older truss bridge, the bridge features three spans of deck girder, set onto stone substructures.
The superstructure was fabricated by Lassig Bridge & Iron Works, a prolific builder of railroad bridges. This type of span is relatively common along railroads, as it was durable and easy to construct.
Currently, the bridge serves as part of the Prairie Trail. Little alterations have been made since the original construction.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no serious deterioration noted.
The author has ranked the bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.
Fox River Railroad Bridges
| Upstream | Cary Rail Bridge |
| Downstream | Carpentersville Rail Bridge |