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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Wiscona Railroad Crossing (West)

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Wiscona Railroad Crossing (West)

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1613)

This deck plate girder bridge carries an abandoned Chicago & North Western Railway line over the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad (former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad) at Wiscona

Northwest Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Owner: Union Pacific Railroad

Status: Abandoned

Built 1911

by

Cambria Steel Company of Johnstown, Pennsylvania; Cleary-White Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Unknown

for

Chicago & North Western Railway

Design:
1-53' and 1-27' through plate girders

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Wisconsin & Southern Railroad (former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad)

Significance:

Local

Zoo Interchange Railroad Bridge

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Zoo Interchange Railroad Bridge

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #2305)

This large quadrangular lattice through truss bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Hank Aaron State Trail (former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad) in West Allis

West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Owner: Union Pacific Railroad

Status: Bypassed and Closed to Traffic

Built 1910

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 Hank Aaron State Trail (former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad)

Significance:

Moderate

CPKC Pittsburgh Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)

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CPKC Pittsburgh Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)

(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #A-316 1/4)

This through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) mainline over Pittsburgh Avenue in downtown Milwaukee

Downtown, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1916

by

Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin

for

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

Design:
2-24' and 2-15' through plate girders

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Pittsburgh Avenue

Significance:

Local

UP National Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)

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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:

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

UP I-43 Bridge (Glendale)

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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

Significance:

Minimal

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 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 Florida Street Bridge (Milwaukee)

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CPKC Florida Street Bridge (Milwaukee)

(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #A-316 1/8)

This concrete slab bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) mainline over Florida Street in downtown Milwaukee

Downtown, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1916

by

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

Design:
2-30', 2-17' concrete slabs

Description:
Concrete slab bridge over Florida Street

Significance:

Local

C&NW Milwaukee River Bridge

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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

Significance:

Regional