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CP Dutch Creek Bridge

Concrete Arch Bridge over Dutch Creek
Bangor, La Crosse County, Wisconsin

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Name CP Dutch Creek Bridge
Built By Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Canadian Pacific Railway
Length 82 Feet Total
Width 2 Tracks, 1 In Use
Height Above Ground 25 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Concrete Arch
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1911
Traffic Count 10 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
MILW Bridge Number C-446
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date November 2013 and November 2020


Located in Bangor, this massive concrete arch bridge crosses Dutch Creek.
Built in 1911, the bridge was formed out of the abutments of what was an older deck girder span. These previous stone abutments can be easily seen at the ends of the bridge. The current bridge is a large single concrete arch span.
The 1911 bridge was likely built while the older bridge remained operational. It is likely that concrete was poured either underneath the older girders, or the bridge was shifted to the side.
Several large concrete arches were built throughout the Milwaukee Road system. Unlike some of the earlier spans, this span utilizes an expansion joint at the middle, to prevent unnecessary cracking.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is looking from the west bank.

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Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele