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

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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:

Local

UP Little Menomonee River Bridge

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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:

Local

UP 84th Street Bridge (West Allis)

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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:

Local

CPKC Menomonee River Bridge (Valley Park)

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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:

Local

CPKC Menomonee River Bridge (Wauwautosa)

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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:

Moderate

UP Marquette Avenue Bridge (South Milwaukee)

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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:

Local

UP Watertown Plank Road Bridge

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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:

Moderate

Graceland Railroad Crossing

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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:

Moderate

UP Milwaukee River Bridge (Glendale)

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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:

Moderate

C&NW National Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)

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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:

Local