Embarras River Bridge
About Embarras River Bridge
Embarras River Bridge, at Wade Township Rd. 164 over Embarras R., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 1998. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the local level. It describes its style as Pratt through Truss, as it does for 1 other Illinois listings.
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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 16 MB · National Archives↗Finding Embarras River Bridge
Wade Township Rd. 164 over Embarras R., Wade Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Memories of Embarras River Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Embarras River Bridge
Is Embarras River Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 20, 1998 (Register number 98000472).
Is Embarras River Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Embarras River 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 Embarras River Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 16 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 28893037 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.