Galena and Chicago Union Railroad


UP Poplar Creek Bridge (Elgin)

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UP Poplar Creek Bridge (Elgin)

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #332)

This historic stone arch bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway over Poplar Creek on the south side of Elgin

Elgin, Kane County, Illinois

Owner: Union Pacific Railroad

Status: In Use

Built 1861

by

Unknown

for

Galena and Chicago Union Railroad

Design:
2-14' stone arches

Description:
Stone arch bridge over Poplar Creek

Significance:

Moderate