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Rockford, Illinois

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


CN Kent Creek Bridge #1


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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