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CP National Avenue Bridge (West)

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

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Name CP National Avenue Bridge (West)
Built By Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Canadian Pacific Railway
Length 130 Feet Total, 24 Foot Main Span
Width 5 Tracks, 3 In Use
Height Above Ground 12 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Concrete Slab
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1916
Traffic Count 90 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
MILW Bridge Number A-315
Significance Local Significance


Crossing National Avenue south of downtown Milwaukee, this bridge is a standard concrete slab.
Built in 1916, the bridge consists of four spans built onto concrete piers. Spans like this are typical of early grade separation projects.
Overall, the bridge remains in good to fair condition.

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 it crosses.

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