National Register of Historic Places

Red Covered Bridge

Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois
Listed
April 22, 1975
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
75000640

About this property

The Red Covered Bridge is a wooden covered bridge that runs over Big Bureau Creek north of Princeton in Dover Township, Bureau County, Illinois. It was originally built in 1863, at a cost of $3,148.57. The 149-foot (45 m) span is one of ten remaining covered bridges in Illinois, and it is still open to traffic, though now covered with CCTV cameras. It was once part of the Peoria-Galena Trail. The bridge was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on April 23, 1975. In April 2021, a truck driver's GPS routing system sent him through the bridge; the truck caused some damage before he stopped and backed out. Additional height and weight restriction signs were added after the incident. In mid-November 2023, the iconic bridge was severely damaged by a semi tractor trailer crossing and was closed indefinitely for damage assessment and pending future plans.

Location

Princeton, Bureau County, Illinois
41.41648, -89.47869

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Princeton Chapter House
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Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead
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Skinner, Richard M., House
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Paddock, Colonel George H., House
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When was Red Covered Bridge listed on the National Register?

Red Covered Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 22, 1975.

What type of historic resource is Red Covered Bridge?

Red Covered Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Red Covered Bridge?

The period of significance for Red Covered Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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