Pencoyd Iron Works of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania


Hudson Swing Bridge

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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:

Regional

Sangamon River Trail - Sangamon River Bridge

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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:

Regional

Shady Rest Railroad Bridge

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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:

Regional