Located along US-14 between Fox River Grove and Cary, this large truss bridge crosses the Fox River.
Built in 1898 to replace an older lattice truss bridge, the bridge features a pair of 8-panel riveted Warren Deck Trusses with alternating vertical members. The bridge sits on stone and concrete substructures.
Large deck trusses like this are not common on Chicago area railroads anymore. Many were replaced with deck girders prior to World War II.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no serious deterioration found.
The author has ranked the bridge as being moderately significant, due to the common design.
The picture above is an overview from the park.
Fox River Railroad Bridges
Upstream | Fox Lake Rail Bridge (N) |
Upstream | Fox Lake Rail Bridge (S) |
Downstream | Algonquin Trail Bridge |