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General Dean Suspension Bridge

Carlyle, Illinois • Clinton County

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About This Property

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The General Dean Suspension Bridge is a historic cantilever truss bridge spanning the Kaskaskia River at Carlyle, Illinois. It is a steel truss structure supported by concrete piers and features a central suspended span.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Structure
Acreage
0.3
Listed Date
4/3/1973
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Engineering; Transportation; Architecture
Periods of Significance
1850 Ad - 1874 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
Yes
Level - State
No
Level - Local
No
Level - Not Indicated
No

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