Ryan & McDonald of Baltimore, Maryland


CN Kishwaukee River Bridge

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CN Kishwaukee River Bridge

(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #W-78.3)

This large Pratt through truss bridge carries the former Illinois Central Railroad over the Kishwaukee River near Cherry Valley

Cherry Valley, Winnebago County, Illinois

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1904

by

American Bridge Company of New York

for

Illinois Central Railroad

Design:
2-150' Pratt through trusses

Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Kishwaukee River

Significance:

Moderate

CN Yellow Creek Bridge (Freeport)

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CN Yellow Creek Bridge (Freeport)

(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #W-111.8)

This Pratt through truss bridge carries the former Illinois Central Railroad over Yellow Creek on the east side of Freeport

Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1904

by

American Bridge Company of New York

for

Illinois Central Railroad

Design:
150' Pratt through truss

Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Yellow Creek

Significance:

Moderate

Jane Addams Trail - Pecatonica River Bridge

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Jane Addams Trail - Pecatonica River Bridge

(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #R-2.9)

This historic Pratt through truss bridge carries the Jane Addams Trail over the Pecatonica River west of Freeport

Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois

Owner: Freeport Park District

Status:

Built 1887

by

Union Bridge Company of Buffalo, New York

for

Illinois Central Railroad

Design:
175' Pratt through truss

Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Pecatonica River

Significance:

Regional