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Rapid IL

Railroad Bridge

Spring Creek - 1600N Rd to RR bridge above Illinois River confluence (6.8 miles) (IL)

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Gauge Conditions
Big Bureau Creek at Princeton, IL Downstream Primary
Runnable: 600.0 – 2,400.0 CFS

Almost certainly too low. (Likely under 100 cfs.)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Railroad Bridge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Railroad Bridge rapid presents a straightforward passage through a constricted channel with moderate current and scattered rock gardens. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate around mid-stream boulders and anticipate potential shallow sections that may require precise boat positioning. While not particularly technical, the rapid demands attentive route-finding and standard whitewater maneuvering skills.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.8 mi
Directions
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1600N Rd to RR bridge above Illinois River confluence (6.8 miles)
Spring Creek
I-II 6.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater