Railroad Bridges in Wisconsin

Wisconsin is a state located in the upper Midwest. Numerous railroads throughout the state serve a diverse variety of industries.
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Hurley Railroad Crossing
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Hurley Railroad Crossing

This unique Baltimore through truss bridge carries the former Soo Line Bessemer Branch over Trail 2 (former Chicago & North Western Railway) west of Hurley

Hurley, Iron County, Wisconsin

Owner: Iron County

Status: Abandoned

Built 1899

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Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Railroad/Original Owner: Wisconsin Central Railway

Design: 125' Baltimore through truss

Baltimore through truss bridge over Trail 2 (former Chicago & North Western Railway)

Significance:

Regional

Oak Leaf Trail - Milwaukee River Parkway Bridge
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Oak Leaf Trail - Milwaukee River Parkway Bridge

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1609 1/2)

This concrete encased beam bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Milwaukee River Parkway on the north side of Milwaukee

North Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Owner: Milwaukee County

Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic

Built 1950

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Unknown

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Railroad/Original Owner: Chicago & North Western Railway

Design: 2-33' concrete encased beams

Concrete encased beam bridge over Milwaukee River Parkway

Significance:

Minimal

WSOR Baraboo River Bridge #7
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WSOR Baraboo River Bridge #7

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #387)

This deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over the Baraboo River in North Freedom

North Freedom, Sauk County, Wisconsin

Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)

Status: In Use

Built 1898

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Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois

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Railroad/Original Owner: Chicago & North Western Railway

Design: 2-75' deck plate girders

Deck plate girder bridge over Baraboo River

Significance:

Local

UP 6th Street Bridge (Racine)
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UP 6th Street Bridge (Racine)

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1479)

This through plate girder and steel stringer bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over 6th Street in Racine

Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin

Owner: Union Pacific Railroad

Status: In Use

Built 1908 and 1922

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American Bridge Company of New York and Unknown

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Railroad/Original Owner: Chicago & North Western Railway

Design: 1-47' through plate girder and 1-9' and 1-7' steel stringer

Through plate girder and steel stringer bridge over 6th Street

Significance:

Local

WSOR Yahara River Bridge (South)
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WSOR Yahara River Bridge (South)

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1234)

This through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over the Yahara River southeast of of Main Street in Madison

Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin

Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)

Status: In Use

Built 1900

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King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio

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Railroad/Original Owner: Chicago & North Western Railway

Design: 81' through plate girder

Through plate girder bridge over Yahara River

Significance:

Local