DAIR Big Sioux River Bridge (Fairview)

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DAIR Big Sioux River Bridge (Fairview)

(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #T-618)

This Warren pony truss bridge carries a former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) line across the Big Sioux River at Fairview

Fairview, Lincoln County, South Dakota to Rock Valley, Sioux County, Iowa

Owner: D&I Railroad

Status: In Use

Built 1911 and 1932

by

Lakeside Bridge Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin

for

Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad

Design:
135' Warren pony truss, 2-65' through plate girders and 8-16' and 13-14' steel stringers

Description:
Warren pony truss bridge over Big Sioux River

Significance:

Moderate