Located in the town of Ottawa, this bridge crosses the Fox River.
Reportedly built in 1919, the bridge consists of five standard deck girder spans, set onto stone and concrete substructures. The bridge was built for two tracks, although only one track is currently in use.
Girder spans are common for medium sized rivers, such as this one. Around 1970, four of the spans on the north (active) track were replaced by welded deck girders.
In addition, a fifth span on the east end appears to be different for both tracks, indicating this may have been an approach to an 1890s truss span, which would have been replaced in 1919. The date on this span is unknown.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with little visible deterioration.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.
| Upstream | Sheridan Rail Bridge |
| Downstream | Ottawa Interurban Bridge |