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)

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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:

Regional