Located in Geneva, this massive deck girder bridge crosses the Fox River.
The previous bridge at this location was an 1883 deck truss bridge, sent to two locations in Sangamon County, Illinois.
In 1917-1918, that bridge was replaced with the present seven span deck girder bridge, set onto new concrete piers and the old abutments. The bridge was built for two tracks, but is easily expanded to four tracks if need be.
Plans for 2020 call adding a third track across this bridge, and replacing the nearby Illinois 31 Bridge. As of early 2022, this project has not yet begun.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no significant deterioration.
Historic photo showing the previous bridge. These spans were reused near Springfield, Illinois upon replacement. Photo credit Library of Congress
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the newer age.
The photo above is an overview.
| Upstream | St. Charles Rail Bridge |
| Downstream | Abandoned Fox River Bridge |