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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CPKC Greenfield Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)
CPKC Greenfield Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #A-314 5/8)
This concrete slab bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) mainline over Greenfield Avenue on the south side of Milwaukee
South Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1915
by
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
2-22' and 2-11' concrete slabs
Description:
Concrete slab bridge over Greenfield Avenue
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Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1599
Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1599
(Schlitz Brewery Ice House Tunnel)
This large stone arch bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over an unnamed ditch at the end of Hampshire Street in Milwaukee
East Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Milwaukee County
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1892
by
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
15' stone arch
Description:
Stone arch bridge over unnamed ditch
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UP Becher Street Bridge (West Allis)
UP Becher Street Bridge (West Allis)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1034)
This through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Beecher Street in West Allis
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1949
by
American Bridge Company of New York and Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
66' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Beecher Street
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UP National Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)
UP National Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1553 1/2A)
This concrete slab bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway freight yard over National Avenue on the south side of Milwaukee
South Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1915
by
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
2-25', 2-16' concrete slabs
Description:
Concrete slab bridge over National Avenue
Significance:
Wiscona Railroad Crossing (East)
Wiscona Railroad Crossing (East)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1612 1/2)
This deck plate girder bridge carries an abandoned Chicago & North Western Railway line over the Oak Leaf Trail (former The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company) at Wiscona
Northwest Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: Abandoned
Built 1907 and 1911
by
American Bridge Company of New York; Cleary-White Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
73' deck plate girder and 14' steel stringer
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Oak Leaf Trail (former The Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company)
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C&NW Milwaukee River Bridge
C&NW Milwaukee River Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1556)
This iconic quadrangular lattice through truss swing bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over the Milwaukee River near Erie Street in Milwaukee
Downtown, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: City of Milwaukee
Status: Abandoned, East Approach Reused as Pedestrian Walkway
Built 1915 and c. 1935
by
American Bridge Company of New York; Cleary-White Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
242' quadrangular lattice through truss swing span and 7-23' steel stringers
Description:
Quadrangular lattice through truss swing bridge over Milwaukee River
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UP I-43 Bridge (Glendale)
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
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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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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 116th Street Bridge (West Allis)
UP 116th Street Bridge (West Allis)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1045 1/2)
This through plate girder bridge carries a former Chicago & North Western Railway line over 116th Street in West Allis
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1969
by
Unknown and Stoehr Grading Company of Waukesha, Wisconsin
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
2-58' through plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over 116th Street
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