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Photos: Heads Up! Low clearance structures around the Illinois Valley

By Scott Anderson
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An aerial view of the Captain Swift bridge on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023 near Princeton. The bridge has a 16'-3” vertical clearance. The bridge was built in 2006 and is made entirely of wood. It's the only two-lane covered bridge in Illinois.

An aerial view of the Captain Swift bridge on Monday, Nov. 27, 2023, near Princeton. The bridge has a 16 foot, 3 inch vertical clearance. The bridge was built in 2006 and is made entirely of wood. It's the only two-lane covered bridge in Illinois. (Scott Anderson)

Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

Over 15 years covering news, sports and events in the Illinois Valley. Support my work with a digital subscription.