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Located near Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora, this concrete arch bridge carries the Illinois Prairie Path over Indian Creek.
Built in 1902, the bridge consists of two concrete arch spans, set onto concrete substructures. Of the numerous concrete arch bridges on the former CA&E railroad, this is one of the largest.
Historic photo of the bridge from Street Railway Review; August 20th, 1902
Fortunately, this bridge was preserved for reuse as the Illinois Prairie Path. The arches follow a typical design, using a semicircular shape.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair condition, with some cracking seen throughout the structure.
The author has ranked the bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.