Bernadotte Bridge
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The Bernadotte Bridge at Bernadotte
, built in 1910, is one of nine metal highway bridges in Fulton County, Illinois
listed on the National Register of Historic Places
. This particular one along Illinois Route 2
as it passes in and around Smithfield, Illinois
. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1980, along with the eight other bridges, as one of the "Metal Highway Bridges of Fulton County
". The bridge is one of three near Smithfield
listed on the Register, the others are the Buckeye Bridge
(now demolished) and the Tartar's Ferry Bridge
. A fourth bridge near the Smithfield was included on the Register but removed in 1996, following its 1995 destruction.
Bernadotte Bridge is one of the few remaining bridges in this Multiple Property Submission group still standing, five of the nine have been destroyed.
Bernadotte, Illinois
Bernadotte is an unincorporated village located in Fulton County, Illinois.-Geography:The unincorporated village of Bernadotte lies four miles north of Ipava on the Spoon River....
, built in 1910, is one of nine metal highway bridges in Fulton County, Illinois
Fulton County, Illinois
Fulton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 37,069, which is a decrease of 3.1% from 38,250 in 2000. Its county seat is Lewistown. Canton is the largest city. Both cities are southwest of Peoria, and the county is considered...
listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
. This particular one along Illinois Route 2
Illinois Route 2
Illinois Route 2 is a north–south state road in northern Illinois. It currently starts at Illinois Route 40 in Sterling and ends at the Wisconsin state line north of South Beloit, very near the intersection with U.S. Route 51, Illinois Route 75 and Illinois Route 251. Illinois 2 is long.-...
as it passes in and around Smithfield, Illinois
Smithfield, Illinois
Smithfield is a village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 214 at the 2000 census. The village is named in honor of Dr. Joseph N...
. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1980, along with the eight other bridges, as one of the "Metal Highway Bridges of Fulton County
Metal Highway Bridges of Fulton County Thematic Resources
The Metal Highway Bridges of Fulton County Thematic Resources is the title for a Multiple Property Submission to the National Register of Historic Places in the U.S. state of Illinois...
". The bridge is one of three near Smithfield
Smithfield, Illinois
Smithfield is a village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 214 at the 2000 census. The village is named in honor of Dr. Joseph N...
listed on the Register, the others are the Buckeye Bridge
Buckeye Bridge
Buckeye Bridge also known as White's Ferry Bridge was one of nine metal highway bridges in Fulton County, Illinois once listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Buckeye is one of the five bridges that have been demolished out of nine similar bridges in the county. This particular one was...
(now demolished) and the Tartar's Ferry Bridge
Tartar's Ferry Bridge
Tartar's Ferry Bridge was one of nine metal highway bridges in Fulton County, Illinois listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This particular one was over the Spoon River near Smithfield, Illinois. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 29, 1980, along with...
. A fourth bridge near the Smithfield was included on the Register but removed in 1996, following its 1995 destruction.
Bernadotte Bridge is one of the few remaining bridges in this Multiple Property Submission group still standing, five of the nine have been destroyed.