The third largest city in Illinois, Rockford is a distant exurb of Chicago, yet still closely connected to Chicago, Milwaukee and Madison; formerly making it one of the most important cities in Illinois.
The city had several railroads, but only the Illinois Central ran a mainline through town. This is now the Canadian National mainline to Chicago.
The area also featured several spurs, heavy industries and interurban lines. Unfortunately, the area has since slowed down, leading to the abandonment of many of these unique features.
Bridges
Through Plate Girder Bridge over Kent Creek
DM&E Kent Creek Bridge
Pratt Pony Truss Bridge over N. Fork Kent Creek
Rockford Rail Bridge
Warren Deck Truss Bridge over Rock River
Rockford Rail Crossing
Helicoidal Stone Arch over Former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Spur
Rockford Trail Bridge
Pratt Through Truss Bridge over Rock River
UP 9th Street Bridge
Through Plate Girder Bridge over 9th Street
UP 20th Street Bridge
Through Plate Girder Bridge over 20th Street
UP Broadway Street Bridge
Through Plate Girder Bridge over Broadway Street
UP Keith Creek Bridge
Deck Plate Girder Bridge over Keith Creek
UP Main Street Bridge
Pony Truss and Through Girder Bridge over Main Street (IL-2)
UP Tay Street Bridge
Through Plate Girder Bridge over Tay Street and Kent Creek
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