Railroad Bridges in Lee CountyIllinois
Lee County is located in northwest Illinois. The seat and largest city are both Dixon.
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
BNSF Des Moines River Bridge (Keokuk)
(Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Bridge #174.95)
This large Pratt through truss bridge carries the former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad over the Des Moines River south of Keokuk
Keokuk, Lee County, Iowa to Alexandria, Clark County, Missouri
Owner: BNSF Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1904 and 1910
by
American Bridge Company of New York
for
Railroad/Original Owner: Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Design: 1-188', 1-174' and 4-147' Pratt through trusses
Pratt through truss bridge over Des Moines River
Significance: