Corps permit is last obstacle for State Line Bridge removal

The historical State Line Bridge on the Kankakee River in Indiana will be removed after obtaining a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission is working to remove obstructions from the river, and the State Line Bridge is one of the key targets due to its antiquated design and tendency to trap woody debris. The bridge's removal will improve water flow and reduce the need for crews to clear logjams. While there is interest in preserving the bridge, no funding has been secured to relocate and rebuild it.