The Abandoned Train Bridge in Spring Valley, Illinois, is reportedly haunted by shadowy figures, the sound of distant train whistles, screams, and the phantom presence of a train stopping, with some accounts including the spectral image of a person who jumped from the bridge. Located near Grant Ave., the bridge is old, decrepit, and unsafe to cross. Visitors have heard disembodied train whistles and screams, even when no trains are nearby. Shadowy figures have been seen, and some believe they have witnessed the spectral outline of a person who jumped from the bridge. The sound of a train stopping has been heard. Underlying Legend (Possible Cause of Hauntings). The reported phantom events are often attributed to the legend of someone jumping from the bridge. Due to its deteriorating condition, visitors are strongly advised not to cross the bridge.