Railroad Bridges in , Wisconsin


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Random Bridges

Elroy-Sparta State Trail - Tunnel #2

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Elroy-Sparta State Trail - Tunnel #2

This bored and lined tunnel carries the Elroy-Sparta State Trail (former Chicago & North Western Railway) under a hill and Lignite Road between Wilton and Norwalk

Wilton, Monroe County, Wisconsin

Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic

Built 1873

by

L. Carmichael & Company of Tama, Iowa

for

Chicago & North Western Railway

Design:
1,544' bored tunnel with stone and brick lining

Description:
Bored and lined tunnel under unnamed hill and Lignite Road

Significance:

Moderate

Wild Goose State Trail - S. Branch Rock River Bridge

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Wild Goose State Trail - S. Branch Rock River Bridge

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #270)

This deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway over the South Branch Rock River near the former station of East Waupun

East Waupun, Dodge County, Wisconsin

Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic

Built 1902

by

American Bridge Company of New York and Unknown

for

Chicago & North Western Railway

Design:
2-50' deck plate girders

Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over South Branch Rock River

Significance:

Local

Badger State Trail - Sugar River Bridge

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Badger State Trail - Sugar River Bridge

(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #R43.9)

This attractive Pratt through truss bridge carries the former Illinois Central Railroad Madison Branch over the Sugar River in Belleville

Belleville, Dane County, Wisconsin

Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic

Built 1887

by

Union Bridge Company of Buffalo, New York and Ryan & McDonald of Baltimore, Maryland

for

Chicago, Madison & Northern Railroad

Design:
150' Pratt through truss

Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Sugar River

Significance:

Regional

CPKC Bridge #C-504

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CPKC Bridge #C-504

(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #C-504)

This through plate girder bridge is one of several bridges carrying the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad mainline over an unnamed creek in the Medary Marsh near Medary

Medary, La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1910

by

Unknown

for

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

Design:
2-50' through plate girders

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over unnamed creek in Medary Marsh

Significance:

Local

WSOR Troy Drive Bridge

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WSOR Troy Drive Bridge

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #259)

This steel stringer bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Troy Drive on the north side of Madison

Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin

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

Status: In Use, Scheduled For Replacement

Built c. 1965

by

Unknown

for

Chicago & North Western Railway

Design:
43' steel stringer

Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Troy Drive

Significance:

Minimal

Miscauno Island Bridge (Middle)

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Miscauno Island Bridge (Middle)

This Pratt through truss bridge is the middle of three bridges which carried the Wisconsin & Michigan Railway over the Menominee River at Miscauno Island

Miscauno Island, Marinette County, Wisconsin

Owner: Four Seasons Island Resort

Status: Open to Private Vehicle Traffic

Built c. 1905

by

Unknown

for

Wisconsin & Michigan Railway

Design:
162' Pratt through truss

Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Menominee River

Significance:

Regional

CN Chippewa River Bridge (Bruce)

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CN Chippewa River Bridge (Bruce)

(Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway Bridge #122B)

This Warren through truss bridge carries the former Soo Line over the Chippewa River east of Bruce

Bruce, Rusk County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1907 and c. 1960

by

Unknown

for

Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway

Design:
3-126' Warren through trusses and 5-31' steel stringers

Description:
Warren through truss bridge over Chippewa River

Significance:

Moderate

WSOR Bridge #B-132

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WSOR Bridge #B-132

(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #B-132)

This small deck plate girder bridge carries a former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) line over an unnamed creek along County Road M south of Edgerton

Edgerton, Rock County, Wisconsin

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

Status: In Use

Built 1905 using a span fabricated c. 1890

by

Unknown

for

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

Design:
25' deck plate girder

Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over unnamed creek

Significance:

Local

BNSF De Soto Creek Bridge

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BNSF De Soto Creek Bridge

(Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Bridge #269.37)

This steel stringer bridge carries the former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad mainline over De Soto Creek alongside Wisconsin Highway 35 near De Soto

De Soto, Crawford County, Wisconsin

Owner: BNSF Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1915

by

Fort Pitt Bridge Works of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

for

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

Design:
40' steel stringer and 4-25' concrete slab

Description:
Steel stringer bridge over De Soto Creek

Significance:

Local

UP I-43 Bridge (Glendale)

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UP I-43 Bridge (Glendale)

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1814)

This deck plate girder bridge carried the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Interstate 43, Jean Nicolet Road and Port Washington Road in Glendale

Glendale, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Owner: Union Pacific Railroad

Status: Replaced By a New Bridge

Built 1958

by

Worden-Allen Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; R.W. Construction Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Badger State Construction Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

for

Chicago & North Western Railway

Design:
1-70' and 3-60' deck plate girders

Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Interstate 43, Jean Nicolet Road and Port Washington Road

Significance:

Minimal