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Third St. Bridge
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National Register of Historic Places

Third St. Bridge

Also known as Municipal Street MS 2800

On the National Register since 199927 years
Double intersection Warren pony truss.Listed 1999Delavan
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About Third St. Bridge

Third St. Bridge, at Third St., bet. Pine and Elm Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 1999. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the state level. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.

What it isBridge in Delavan, Illinois. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 38 MB · National Archives↗
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Third St., bet. Pine and Elm Sts., Delavan · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Third St. Bridge

Is Third St. Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 20, 1999 (Register number 99000586).

Is Third St. Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Farm Creek Section, 21.2 miles away.

Can you visit Third St. Bridge?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Third St. Bridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 38 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28894192 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.