Will County's Historic Landmarks
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Historic Landmark Registry - Spring Banks Road Bridge (Renwick Road Bridge) |
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The Spring Banks Road Bridge was constructed circa 1912 near the James Walker Sawmill site (circa 1830), which was one of the Plainfield Area's earliest developments. It is a single span, one lane, Pratt half-hip truss commonly used in late nineteenth and early twentieth century bridge construction. Built on Joliet limestone (dolomite) masonry abutments, it spans the DuPage River a distance of 153 feet. The original deck consisted of wooden planks which were removed in the 1980s and replaced with steel grating. The bridge has been identified by the State Historic Preservation Office as one of the few remaining bridges of its type within the State of Illinois and was designated a Will County Historic Landmark on February 16, 1995.
Historic Name: The Spring Banks Road Bridge
Common Name: The Renwick Road Bridge
Location: Renwick Road, West of River Road, Plainfield Township
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