Elgin is one of the a major cities on the west edge of Chicagoland. It sits along the Fox River, and had three railroads.
The Chicago & North Western line is now Union Pacific, the Milwaukee Road mainline is now Canadian Pacific and the Chicago, Aurora & Elgin is now a trail.
In addition, a Chicago & North Western line heading north has been abandoned.
Bridges
I-Beam Bridge over Abandoned Roadway
Elgin Rail Bridge (North)
Deck Plate Girder Bridge over Fox River
Elgin Rail Bridge (South)
Deck Plate Girder Bridge over Fox River
Fox River Trail Overpass
Through Plate Girder Bridge over Fox River Trail
Poplar Creek Trail Bridge
Concrete Arch Bridge over Poplar Creek
UP Ball Street Bridge
Through Plate Girder Bridge over Ball Street
UP Chicago Street Bridge
Through Plate Girder Bridge over Chicago Street
UP Highland Avenue Bridge
Deck Plate Girder Bridge over Highland Avenue
UP Poplar Creek Bridge
Historic Stone Arch Bridge over Poplar Creek
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