Deerfield Loop

IL-4, Carlinville, IL
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East < GO > West

About 4.25 miles south of the Carlin Villa Motel there is a short section of the 1926 alignment called the Deerfield Loop. Turn right to get on this road and follow it back to IL-4. Watch for the Historic Route 66 directional sign as you approach from the north.

GPS: 39.225357, -89.813245

Just after turning onto the Deerfield Drive you follow the road as it curves to the left and follow it as it winds a bit through the countryside. The two lane road is a bit rough, so drive slowly to avoid problems.

Along the way you'll cross this old bridge.

The loop is about about 4/10 of a mile long in all. The gravel road goes uphill a bit as you approach the newer road. When you get back to IL-4 you can turn right and keep on cruising, or cross the highway and follow the old road a very short distance to an abandoned 1920 concrete bridge. That makes a good photo opportunity.

The abandoned 1920 bridge is on the east side of IL-4. The bridge is blocked but is accessible from either end. Follow the old road a short distance to barricade.

This view of the bridge is from the south and you can see where the old road, the Deerfield Loop, crosses the newer road.

Photo(s): 2012, 2015