Railroad Bridges in Milwaukee County , Wisconsin
Milwaukee County is located in southeast Wisconsin. The seat and largest city are both Milwaukee, the most populated city in Wisconsin.
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New Berlin Trail - Oak Leaf Trail Bridge
New Berlin Trail - Oak Leaf Trail Bridge
This steel stringer bridge carries a former The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company line over the Oak Leaf Trail at Greenfield Park in West Allis
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Wisconsin Electric Power Company
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built c. 1930
by
Unknown
for
The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company
Design:
16' steel stringer
Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Oak Leaf Trail
Significance:
UP Little Menomonee River Bridge
UP Little Menomonee River Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #2411)
This large concrete arch bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline across the Little Menomonee River and Oak Leaf Trail on the northwest side of Milwaukee
Northwest Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1910
by
Cleary-White Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Milwaukee, Sparta & North Western Railway
Design:
32' concrete arch
Description:
Concrete arch bridge over Little Menomonee River and Oak Leaf Trail
Significance:
UP 84th Street Bridge (West Allis)
UP 84th Street Bridge (West Allis)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1038)
This large through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over 84th Street and National Avenue in West Allis
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1912
by
Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Cleary-White Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
1-40', 1-32', 1-30' and 2-11' through plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over 84th Street and National Avenue
Significance:
CPKC Menomonee River Bridge (Valley Park)
CPKC Menomonee River Bridge (Valley Park)
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #B-10)
This steel stringer bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) mainline over the Menomonee River near Interstate 94 on the west side of Milwaukee
West Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built c. 1935
by
Unknown
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
4-45' steel stringers
Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Menomonee River
Significance:
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
Significance:
UP Marquette Avenue Bridge (South Milwaukee)
UP Marquette Avenue Bridge (South Milwaukee)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1523 1/2)
This through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Wisconsin Highway 32 (Marquette Avenue) in South Milwaukee
South Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1933
by
Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
45' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Wisconsin Highway 32 (Marquette Avenue)
Significance:
UP Watertown Plank Road Bridge
UP Watertown Plank Road Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #2308)
This large Parker through truss and deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over a Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited line, Watertown Plank Road and Underwood Creek in Wauwautosa
Wauwautosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1910
by
Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Cleary-White Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Milwaukee, Sparta & North Western Railway
Design:
182' Parker through truss and 4-60' and 2-30' deck plate girders
Description:
Parker through truss bridge over Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, Watertown Plank Road and Underwood Creek
Significance:
Graceland Railroad Crossing
Graceland Railroad Crossing
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #2407)
This quadrangular lattice through truss bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway over the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad (Former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad) on the northwest side of Milwaukee
Northwest Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1911
by
Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Cleary-White Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Milwaukee, Sparta & North Western Railway
Design:
170' quadrangular lattice through truss
Description:
Quadrangular lattice through truss bridge over Wisconsin & Southern Railroad (Former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad)
Significance:
UP Milwaukee River Bridge (Glendale)
UP Milwaukee River Bridge (Glendale)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1810)
This large Warren deck truss and deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway Shoreline Subdivision over the Milwaukee River, Milwaukee River Parkway and Sunny Point Road in Glendale
Glendale, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1928 and 1938
by
American Bridge Company of New York and Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
150' Warren deck truss and 1-80', 1-70', 1-55', 1-45', 11-42', 1-35' and 1-30' deck plate girders
Description:
Warren deck truss bridge over Milwaukee River, Milwaukee River Parkway and Sunny Point Road
Significance:
C&NW National Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)
C&NW National Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1553 1/2)
This concrete slab bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway passenger yard over National Avenue on the south side of Milwaukee
South Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Private Owner
Status: Open to Private Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1915
by
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
2-25', 2-16' concrete slabs
Description:
Concrete slab bridge over National Avenue
Significance: