Located west of Denison, this deck girder bridge crosses Willow Creek between US-30 and Lincoln Way.
Built in 1920, the bridge features a pair of deck girder spans set onto concrete substructures. An Illinois Central track profile lists these as being "secondhand", meaning they were built at another location before being moved and installed here. It is estimated that these girders were built 1900.
While the technique of reusing old spans is common, it is unknown where these spans came from. Nearby bridges were all built in the 1940s, 50s and 60s with relocated girders, however they follow the standard design for bridges along this route.
These girders appear to be slightly lighter and are a different design than other bridges along this route.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition. Minor deterioration has formed on the superstructure, but the substructure seems to be in excellent condition.
The author has ranked the bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.