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CP National Avenue Bridge (East)

Concrete Slab Bridge over National Avenue
Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin

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Name CP National Avenue Bridge (East)
Built By Chicago, Milwaukee & Saint Paul Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Canadian Pacific Railway
Length 77 Feet Total, 25 Foot Main Span
Width 3 Tracks, 1 in Use
Height Above Ground 13 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Concrete Slab
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1916
Traffic Count 1 Train/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
MILW Bridge Number A-315 1/2
Significance Local Significance


This bridge is one of the more unique concrete slab bridges in existence.
Facing west, it looks like a simple art deco design, but facing east, a concrete arch fascia remains.
The bridge is relatively historic, and retains a good integrity. The pier is also extremely elongated on the east side (see picture #4).
Overall, the bridge remains in fair condition with some deterioration.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from the road below.

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Build Date 2017 National Bridge Inventory
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele