Springfield Township in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Chain of Rocks Bridge

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 6, 2023

1. Chain of Rocks Bridge Marker

Inscription. Opened in 1929, Bypass US 66 was designated over the bridge in the late 1930s and carried travelers from Illinois into Missouri over the Mississippi River until it closed to vehicle traffic in 1970. The bridge is notable for having a bend in the middle of the crossing! Today it is a pedestrian bridge that offers spectacular views.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the U.S. Route 66 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1929.

Location. 39° 49.935′ N, 89° 38.218′ W. Marker is in Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. It is in Springfield Township. It can be reached from North Peoria Road west of North Peoria Road (Business Interstate 55). Marker is located at the permanent Route 66 Experience exhibition, on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2305 N Peoria Rd, Springfield IL 62702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois.

It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Illinois State Fairgrounds Route 66 Experience (here, next to this marker); Illinois - Where The Mother Road Begins! (a few steps from this marker); Route 66 Alignments in Springfield (a few steps from this marker); Giants on Route 66 in Illinois

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(a few steps from this marker); 66 Drive-In Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Bel-Air Drive-In (within shouting distance of this marker); The Coliseum (within shouting distance of this marker); Chain of Rocks Motel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 6, 2023

2. Chain of Rocks Bridge Marker

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 6, 2023

3. Chain of Rocks Bridge Marker

A replica of the bridge's structure

Old Chain of Rocks Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 16, 2018

4. Old Chain of Rocks Bridge

View of the eastern part of the bridge from Chouteau Island fishing area

Photographed by Jason Voigt, July 6, 2023

5. Chain of Rocks Bridge Marker

Marker is located on the back of this replica sign

Credits. This page was last revised on July 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 58 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 4. submitted on January 16, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. 5. submitted on July 12, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.