Babylon Bend Bridge
About Babylon Bend Bridge
Babylon Bend Bridge, at SR 123, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Oct 29, 1980. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the state level. It describes its style as Pratt, as it does for 2 other Illinois listings. It was listed as part of Metal Highway Bridges of Fulton County TR.
What it isHistoric bridge in Illinois, USA. 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 · 9 MB · National Archives↗Finding Babylon Bend Bridge
SR 123, Lee Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Pratt style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Pratt.
Memories of Babylon Bend Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Babylon Bend Bridge
Is Babylon Bend Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Oct 29, 1980 (Register number 80001355).
Is Babylon Bend Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Old Main, Knox College, 24.8 miles away.
Can you visit Babylon Bend 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 Babylon Bend Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 9 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 28891138 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.