WayfarrowRobert Parker Coffin Bridge
Covered bridge · Lake County, Illinois
Robert Parker Coffin Bridge is a covered bridge in Lake County, Illinois, described in its record as bridge in Long Grove, Illinois. Illinois has 12 covered bridges on record at Wayfarrow.
It was built in 1906, in the early 20th century, making it the 6th oldest of the 9 in Illinois with a recorded construction date; it is about 41 feet long.
Status check, 2026-11: A 1906 steel pin-connected Pratt pony truss with a decorative wooden cover added in 1972–73, so it is not a true timber covered bridge. Some databases still list it as one. Robert Parker Coffin Bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It stands at 42.1775° N, 87.9997° W.
Key facts
| Current structure built | 1906 |
|---|---|
| Length | 41 ft |
| Heritage designation | National Register of Historic Places listed place |
| National Register | Listed |
| Coordinates | 42.17750, -87.99972 |
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