Pencoyd Iron Works of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania
Hudson Swing Bridge
Hudson Swing Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #414)
This through truss swing bridge carries the former Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway mainline over the St. Croix River at Hudson
Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin to Lake Elmo, Washington County, Minnesota
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1898 and 1913
by
Pencoyd Iron Works of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania and American Bridge Company of New York
for
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Design:
319' Pratt through truss swing bridge, 156' Pratt through truss and 84' Parker pony truss
Description:
Pratt through truss swing bridge over St. Croix River
Significance:
Sangamon River Trail - Sangamon River Bridge
Sangamon River Trail - Sangamon River Bridge
(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #P-6.6)
This attractive Pratt through truss bridge carries the former Illinois Central Railroad over the Sangamon River on the west side of Monticello
Monticello, Piatt County, Illinois
Owner: City of Monticello
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1891
by
Pencoyd Iron Works of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania
for
Illinois Central Railroad
Design:
159' Pratt through truss and timber pile trestle
Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Sangamon River
Significance:
Shady Rest Railroad Bridge
Shady Rest Railroad Bridge
(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #N-16.6)
This attractive through truss bridge once carried the Illinois Central Railroad over the Sangamon River at Shady Rest west of White Heath
White Heath, Piatt County, Illinois
Owner: Trails Of The Grand Prairie
Status: Abandoned
Built 1891
by
Pencoyd Iron Works of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania
for
Illinois Central Railroad
Design:
159' Pratt through truss and timber pile trestle
Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Sangamon River
Significance: