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Egan Stone Arch

Abandoned Stone Arch Bridge over Drainage Area
Near Egan, Ogle County, Illinois

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Name Egan Stone Arch
Built By Minnesota and Northwestern Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Private Owner
Length 20 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 12 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone Arch
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built Ca. 1895
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is Abandoned)
Current Status Abandoned
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date March 2015
A brief history of the Chicago Great Western in Illinois:


06/26/21


This bridge was a very unique find, sitting in a field near Egan, Illinois.
It appears the landowner has preserved the structure, for reasons unknown. However, one can get a good idea of how a stone arch works by visiting this structure.
The celing is exposed, and a clear path to the structure has been created. The bridge was likely built to cross a cattle pass or possibly, a small stream.
Otherwise, the bridge is a typical type of stone arch, with mortar solidifying the joints. It was likely built in the mid to late 1890s to replace a trestle span.
It is recommended to recieve permission before accessing the bridge. Overall, the bridge appears to be in excellent condition.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.
The bridge is just west of Leaf River Road, but north of Egan Road.

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Build Date Estimated
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele



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