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Things to do in Illinois, United States: The Best Bridges
Discover the best top things to do in Illinois, United States including Bridge Over South Pond, Sugar Creek Covered Bridge, Michigan Avenue Bridge, Red Covered Bridge, Captain Swift Covered Bridge, BP Pedestrian Bridge, Little Mary's River Covered Bridge, Thebes Bridge, Henderson County Covered Bridge Park, Dearborn Street Bridge.
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1. Bridge Over South Pond
2. Sugar Creek Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By billsL3234EK - Thayer, United States
A long time ago we used to be able to drive over this bridge. Dad took us there sometimes to fish in the stream. Now the Bridge has been restored with a nice park around the bridge. It is worth the time to find and explorer the bridge.
3. Michigan Avenue Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 969 reviews
The view from the bridge is one of the best vistas the city has to offer.
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
The Michigan Avenue Bridge, which was renamed the Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable Bridge in 2010 in honor of the Founder of Chicago and the city's first permanent non-Indigenous settler, is a bascule bridge that carries Michigan Avenue across the Chicago River in downtown Chicago. Opened in 1920, it provides passage for vehicles and pedestrians on two levels and carries more traffic per day than any other bridge in Chicago. The location is significant in the early history of Chicago, connecting on the north side near the 1780s homesite of Jean Baptiste Point Du Sable and on the south the early 19th century site of Fort Dearborn. Officially, it is a double-leaf, double-deck, fixed counterweight, trunnion bascule bridge, the first of its type ever constructed. The steel structure can carry about 30,000 people daily. The southwest bridgehouse has been converted into a museum, the five-floor, 1,613-square-foot McCormick Bridgehouse & Chicago River Museum, with its entrance off the Chicago Riverwalk. It includes exhibits on the history of the Chicago River and the bridge. Visitors are allowed to access the bridge's gear room in the spring and fall to see the bridge's lifting gears in operation. The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 and designated a Chicago Landmark in 1991.
4. Red Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By aleH9734AQ - Norton, United States
Very nice old covered bridge in a gorgeous setting complete with a little park and picnic area. Creek running by the park not far from town, with the stop.
5. Captain Swift Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By MikeMinCR - Playa Potrero, Costa Rica
We took a little detour to see the covered bridge. It was a newer bridge not an antique. But the settling was nice and there is a safe parking lot to park in and walk the bridge. It was a nice cool and relaxing stop.
6. BP Pedestrian Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By RCSColumbus - Columbus, United States
As you walk across this stunning pedestrian bridge designed by the famous architect Frank Gehry you can't help but be impressed by the quality of the construction materials and the way they're used to create the gentle curves that define this work of art. Proof that something as practical as a footbridge can also be unique and beautiful. Every curve offers an interesting photo opportunity.
7. Little Mary's River Covered Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By jonc220 - San Jose, United States
Very picturesque bridge which is part of a picnic area a couple miles outside of town. Easy to get to as it is directly from main road. Went there on a weekday and nobody else was there. Has public bathroom but be aware... the graffiti in the bathrooms is very explicit.
8. Thebes Bridge
9. Henderson County Covered Bridge Park
10. Dearborn Street Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By 866TaylorB - Chicago, United States
Of all the bridges that span the Chicago River in downtown Chicago, the Dearborn Street Bridge has been acclaimed American's most beautiful steel bridge. Built in 1962, it connects the Near North Side to The Loop. It is 342 feet long and 56 feet wide and is the fourth bridge to be constructed at the site. The 1834 Dearborn Street Bridge was the first movable bridge built in Chicago, when the population was 350, and was the primary crossing point over the Chicago River for the original town. It dismantled in 1839. A swing bridge was installed in 1888 and was replaced by a rolling lift bascule bridge in 1907, then by the current bridge, which features a single bridge tender house on the southeast corner of the bridge. Today, it carries north-bound traffic from The Loop, across the river, to the Near North Side.
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