Located near I-80 and IL-40, this large through truss bridge crosses the Hennepin Canal and the Hennepin Canal Parkway, near Buda.
Built in 1905, the bridge consists of a large Quadrangular Through Truss with riveted connections. The bridge is set onto stone abutments, repaired with concrete. The truss also contains a heavy M-frame portal bracing, typical of 20th Century Quadrangular trusses.
The Quadrangular design is rather rare on a national scale, although is actually rather common along the Chicago & North Western. The design was popular due to the resilience demonstrated in the event of damage.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition. As a secondary mainline, the bridge is in better condition than trusses closer to Peoria.
The author has ranked the bridge as being moderately significant, due to the truss design.
The photo above is an overview.
| Upstream | BNSF Hennepin Canal Bridge (Wyanet) |
| Downstream | IAIS Hennepin Canal Bridge (Colona) |