Waltmire Bridge
About Waltmire Bridge
Waltmire Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 5, 1999. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the local level.
What it isBridge in United States of America. 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 · 21 MB · National Archives↗Finding Waltmire Bridge
Locust Rd. over Mackinaw River, about 4.9 miles south of Tremont, in Dillon Township, IL
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Waltmire Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Waltmire Bridge
Is Waltmire Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 5, 1999 (Register number 99000112).
Is Waltmire Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Farm Creek Section, 15.7 miles away.
Can you visit Waltmire 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 Waltmire Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 21 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 28894194 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.