Monday, February 16, 2026

1907 US-20 Spring Street Bridge over Galena River in Galena, IL

(Archived Bridge Hunter; Bridge Hunter; no Historic Bridges; Satellite)

US-20 Overview

Joe Falco posted
Alfred Mueller Collection photo showing the Galena River looking north into town around 1890-1900. I lightly colored and sharpened the original black and white.

Source photo:
GalenaIllinois

Galena Public Library via BridgeHunter

Today's US-20 route is still on the original route.
1913/39 Galena Quad @ 62,500

I could not find a date for the replacement bridge.
Street View, May 2023

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