Summary
The Illinois Department of Transportation is accepting sealed bids for the repair of the Red Covered Bridge (Structure Number 006-0134) on TR 246 (Old Dad Joe Trail) over Big Bureau Creek in Bureau County, approximately 0.5 mile west of IL-26. The scope of work includes roof replacement, truss replacement, floor beam replacement, painting, power-washing to remove fungus, fire protection system installation, and other items needed to restore the historic bridge to its original condition. The contract has 60 working days and bids are being let publicly on July 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM as part of the IDOT regular monthly letting.