Located along Larkin Avenue (IL-7), this through girder bridge carries the Joliet Junction Trail over the CSX main line.
Built in 1906, the bridge consists of three spans of through plate girder, set onto concrete and steel substructures.
When first built, the bridge was constructed to carry the EJ&E Rockdale Branch over the Rock Island. The Rockdale Branch has since become part of the Joliet Junction Trail.
Spans like these are commonly used to cross railroads and roads, as they are durable and easy to construct.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair to good condition, with no major deterioration noted. The bridge was recently rehabilitated in 2017.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.