The original 1926 alignment of Route 66 (previously, Route 4), that leads to the Lincoln Ghost Bridge still exists, but has been abandoned and is now private property.

The 1,750-foot stretch begins between the Old Union Cemetery and Holy Cross Cemetery. North of this starting point you'll notice that Route 66's alignment originally ran up Cobblestone Avenue, which is a brick road that used to continue to Stringer Avenue on the other side of the current Route 66 (Lincoln Parkway).

The pavement leading to the Lincoln Ghost Bridge is private property and is closed to the public.