Railroad Bridges in , Wisconsin


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Random Bridges

UP Eau Claire River Bridge

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UP Eau Claire River Bridge

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #267)

This large deck truss bridge carries the former Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway mainline over the Eau Claire River on the east side of Eau Claire

Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

Owner: Union Pacific Railroad

Status: In Use

Built 1898

by

Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois

for

Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway

Design:
2-157' double intersection Warren deck truss and 2-80' deck plate girders

Description:
Double intersection Warren deck truss bridge over Eau Claire River

Significance:

Moderate

WSOR Wildcat Creek Bridge

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WSOR Wildcat Creek Bridge

(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #D-123)

This large stone arch bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad over Wildcat Creek along County Road W east of Iron Ridge

Iron Ridge, Dodge County, Wisconsin

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

Status: In Use

Built 1862

by

Unknown

for

La Crosse & Milwaukee Railroad

Design:
2-20' stone arches

Description:
Stone arch bridge over Wildcat Creek

Significance:

Moderate

UP Rockport Road Bridge

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UP Rockport Road Bridge

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #W-140)

This large concrete arch bridge carries a former Chicago & North Western Railway line over Rockport Road in Janesville

Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin

Owner: Union Pacific Railroad

Status: In Use

Built 1907

by

Bates & Rogers Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois

for

Chicago & North Western Railway

Design:
30' concrete arch

Description:
Concrete arch bridge over Rockport Road

Significance:

Local

WSOR WIS-120 Bridge

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WSOR WIS-120 Bridge

(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #A-458)

This deck plate girder bridge carries a former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) line over Wisconsin Highway 120 north of the Illinois State Line

Zenda, Walworth County, Wisconsin

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

Status: In Use

Built 1928 using spans fabricated 1904

by

Unknown

for

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

Design:
45' deck plate girder and timber pile trestle

Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Wisconsin Highway 120

Significance:

Local

UP County J Bridge (Tiffany)

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UP County J Bridge (Tiffany)

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #W-127)

This small steel stringer bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over County Road J east of Tiffany

Tiffany, Rock County, Wisconsin

Owner: Union Pacific Railroad

Status: In Use

Built 1928

by

Clinton Bridge Works of Clinton, Iowa

for

Chicago & North Western Railway

Design:
27' steel stringer

Description:
Steel stringer bridge over County Road J

Significance:

Local

Devil's River State Trail - Meadow Lane Bridge

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Devil's River State Trail - Meadow Lane Bridge

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #U-29 1/2)

This unique concrete arch bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Meadow Lane north of Francis Creek

Francis Creek, Manitowoc County, Wisconsin

Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic

Built 1911

by

Unknown

for

Chicago & North Western Railway

Design:
1-20' and 1-12' concrete arch

Description:
Concrete arch bridge over Meadow Lane

Significance:

Local

Eagle Flats Railroad Bridge (South)

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Eagle Flats Railroad Bridge (South)

(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #U-774)

This large steel stringer and through plate girder bridge carries a former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) line across the Fox River at Eagle Flats in Appleton

Appleton, Outagamie County, Wisconsin

Owner: Fox Valley & Lake Superior Rail System

Status: Abandoned

Built 1894, 1901 and 1972

by

Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois and Unknown

for

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

Design:
2-55' through plate girders, 1-15' deck plate girder, 28-24' and 1-16' steel stringers

Description:
Steel stringer and through plate girder bridge over Fox River

Significance:

Local

BNSF Spring Creek Bridge (Genoa)

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BNSF Spring Creek Bridge (Genoa)

(Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Bridge #283.03)

This concrete slab bridge carries the former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad over Spring Creek alongside Wisconsin Highway 35 north of Genoa

Genoa, Vernon County, Wisconsin

Owner: BNSF Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1912

by

Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad

Design:
7-15' concrete slabs

Description:
Concrete slab bridge over Spring Creek

Significance:

Local

WSOR Bridge #300

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WSOR Bridge #300

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #300)

This steel stringer bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and an unnamed creek south of Lodi

Lodi, Columbia County, Wisconsin

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

Status: In Use

Built 1896

by

Unknown and John A. & George Garden of Romeoville, Illinois

for

Chicago & North Western Railway

Design:
2-26' steel stringer

Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Ice Age National Scenic Trail and unnamed creek

Significance:

Local

Red Cedar State Trail - Gilbert Creek Bridge

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Red Cedar State Trail - Gilbert Creek Bridge

(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #M-538)

This standard Pratt pony truss bridge carries the Red Cedar State Trail over Gilbert Creek on the south side of Menomonie

Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin

Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic

Built 1944 using a span fabricated 1900

by

Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois

for

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

Design:
98' Pratt pony truss and timber pile trestle

Description:
Pratt pony truss bridge over Gilbert Creek

Significance:

Moderate