Railroad Bridges in Monroe County , Wisconsin
Monroe County is located in west central Wisconsin. The seat and largest city are both Sparta.
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CPKC Little La Crosse River Bridge
CPKC Little La Crosse River Bridge
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #C-434)
This through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad mainline over the Little La Crosse River west of Sparta
Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1908
by
Unknown
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
2-65' through plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Little La Crosse River
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C&NW Harmony Avenue Bridge
C&NW Harmony Avenue Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #2817)
This small through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway over Harmony Avenue on the east side of Sparta
Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin
Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1911
by
King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio and Cleary-White Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Milwaukee, Sparta & North Western Railway
Design:
30' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Harmony Avenue
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UP S. Fork Lemonweir River Bridge (South)
UP S. Fork Lemonweir River Bridge (South)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #51)
This through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway mainline over South Fork Lemonweir River in Wyeville
Wyeville, Monroe County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1900
by
Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois
for
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Design:
3-58' through plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over South Fork Lemonweir River
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Elroy-Sparta State Trail - Tunnel #2
Elroy-Sparta State Trail - Tunnel #2
This bored and lined tunnel carries the Elroy-Sparta State Trail (former Chicago & North Western Railway) under a hill and Lignite Road between Wilton and Norwalk
Wilton, Monroe County, Wisconsin
Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1873
by
L. Carmichael & Company of Tama, Iowa
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
1,544' bored tunnel with stone and brick lining
Description:
Bored and lined tunnel under unnamed hill and Lignite Road
Significance:
Elroy-Sparta State Trail - Keel Road Bridge
Elroy-Sparta State Trail - Keel Road Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #567)
This large stone arch bridge carries the Elroy-Sparta State Trail (former Chicago & North Western Railway) over Keel Road near Wisconsin Highway 71 southeast of Sparta
Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin
Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1879
by
Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
24' stone arch
Description:
Stone arch bridge over Keel Road
Significance:
UP Bridge #177.32
UP Bridge #177.32
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #47)
This through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway over an unnamed creek alongside Grosbeak Avenue east of Wyeville
Wyeville, Monroe County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1906
by
American Bridge Company of New York
for
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Design:
40' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over unnamed creek
Significance:
UP County ET Bridge
UP County ET Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #2792)
This deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway over County Road ET east of Tunnel City
Tunnel City, Monroe County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built c. 1940 using a span fabricated c. 1910
by
Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
51' deck plate girder and 2-18' concrete slabs
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over County Road ET
Significance:
Elroy-Sparta State Trail - Tunnel #3
Elroy-Sparta State Trail - Tunnel #3
This bored and lined tunnel carries the Elroy-Sparta State Trail (former Chicago & North Western Railway) under an unnamed hill and Kayak Road between between Sparta and Norwalk
Norwalk, Monroe County, Wisconsin to Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin
Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1873
by
Ellis & McDonald of Sparta, Wisconsin
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
3,810' bored tunnel with stone, brick, concrete and corrugated metal lining
Description:
Bored and lined tunnel under unnamed hill and Kayak Road
Significance:
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:
Elroy-Sparta State Trail - Kapok Road Bridge
Elroy-Sparta State Trail - Kapok Road Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #575 1/2)
This small deck plate girder bridge carries the Elroy-Sparta State Trail (former Chicago & North Western Railway) over Kapok Road near Wisconsin Highway 71 southeast of Sparta
Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin
Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1902
by
American Bridge Company of New York
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
30' deck plate girder
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Kapok Road
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