Railroad Bridges in , Wisconsin
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UP 50th Street Bridge (Kenosha)
UP 50th Street Bridge (Kenosha)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1456)
This steel stringer bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over 50th Street in Kenosha
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1931
by
American Bridge Company of New York and White Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
2-34' steel stringers
Description:
Steel stringer bridge over 50th Street
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CN Chippewa River Bridge (Murry)
CN Chippewa River Bridge (Murry)
This heavily modified Pratt through truss bridge carries the former Soo Line over the Chippewa River near Murry in rural Rusk County
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1907 and c. 1960
by
Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Unknown
for
Wisconsin Central Railway
Design:
2-149' Pratt through trusses, 2-42' and 2-40' steel stringer
Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Chippewa River
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Tomorrow River State Trail - Spring Street Bridge
Tomorrow River State Trail - Spring Street Bridge
(Green Bay & Western Railroad Bridge #B-121)
This decorative steel stringer bridge carries the former Green Bay & Western Railroad over Spring Street in Ogdensburg
Ogdensburg, Waupaca County, Wisconsin
Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built c. 1915
by
Unknown
for
Green Bay & Western Railroad
Design:
19' steel stringer
Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Spring Street
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Miscauno Island Bridge (Middle)
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
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Badger State Trail - Sugar River Bridge
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
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Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #578
Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #578
This unusual stone arch bridge and stone box culvert carries the Elroy-Sparta State Trail (former Chicago & North Western Railway) over a farm driveway near Wisconsin Highway 71 southeast of Sparta
Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin
Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1880
by
Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
15' stone arch and 4'x6' stone box culvert
Description:
Stone arch bridge and stone box culvert over farm driveway and unnamed drainage ditch
Significance:
Badger State Trail - Cannonball Path Bridge
Badger State Trail - Cannonball Path Bridge
(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #R-56.3)
This deck plate girder bridge carries the Badger State Trail (former Illinois Central Railroad) over the Cannonball Path (former Chicago & North Western Railway) in Fitchburg
Fitchburg, 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:
3-52' deck plate girders
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Cannonball Path
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MILW Wisconsin River Bridge (Merrill)
MILW Wisconsin River Bridge (Merrill)
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #G-388)
This Pratt through truss bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad branch line across the Wisconsin River in Merrill
Merrill, Lincoln County, Wisconsin
Owner: City of Merrill
Status: Abandoned
Built 1929 using a span fabricated 1895
by
Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
113' Pratt through truss and timber pile trestle
Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Wisconsin River
Significance:
Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #649
Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #649
This through plate girder bridge is one of several similar structures carrying the former Chicago & North Western Railway over unnamed creeks in the Medary Marsh east of Medary
Medary, La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1910
by
American Bridge Company of New York and Bates & Rogers Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
50' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over unnamed creek in Medary Marsh
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CPKC Menomonee River Bridge (Wauwautosa)
CPKC Menomonee River Bridge (Wauwautosa)
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #B-22)
This large Warren pony truss bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) mainline over the Menomonee River in downtown Wauwautosa
Wauwautosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1905 and 1909
by
Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Unknown
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
105' Warren pony truss
Description:
Warren pony truss bridge over Menomonee River
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