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Goodfield Rail Bridge

Warren Deck Truss Bridge over Mackinaw River
East of Goodfield, Woodford County, Illinois

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Name Goodfield Rail Bridge
Built By New York, Chicago, & St. Louis Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Norfolk Southern Railway
Length 590 Feet Total, 170 Foot Main Spans
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 25 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Warren Deck Truss and Deck Girder
Substructure Type Stone Masonry and Concrete
Date Built 1947
Traffic Count 3 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
NS Bridge Number 392.17
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date June 2015 and April 2017


This bridge is a large deck truss bridge, halfway between Congerville and Goodfield.
Built in 1947, this large deck truss bridge replaced a similar bridge built in 1888. The current bridge consists of three spans of 7-panel riveted Warren Deck Truss. The truss appears to be made of high strength materials, as it has a rather lightweight appearance for a modern bridge.
In addition, the bridge features a deck girder span on either side. The bridge rests on concrete and stone substructures.
The construction of a new truss in 1947 is an unusual step. Typically, truss bridges would be replaced with girder bridges by this time period.
Today, the bridge is still used for railroad use. It appears to be in excellent condition.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the modern age.
The photo above is an overview.

Mackinaw River Railroad Bridges
Upstream Kappa Rail Bridge
Downstream Mackinaw Rail Bridge

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Build Date Lake Erie & Western Railroad Bridge Records
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele