population were below the poverty line, including 1.8% of those under age 18 and 2.8% of those age 65 or over. Illinois Route 129 Bridge For many years, Route 66 (and later Route 129) crossed a railroad line and a creek via a bowstring arch bridge south of Braceville. Route 53 on the south side of the railroad line did not cross anything, so there was only one bridge on the northern highway. The two state highways traveled parallel to each other for several miles. In 1994 however, the arch bridge was closed off, and was removed in 2000. Notable people Al Braithwood, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Rebels References Villages in Grundy County, Illinois Villages in Illinois