This standard through girder bridge is the sole connection of the Mid Continent Railway Museum to the outside railroad network. The Chicago & North Western built this spur in 1903 and abandoned it in 1963.
Built in 1929 to replace an older wooden truss bridge in 1903, the bridge consists of a single single span through girder. This span was approached by trestle spans.
Around the year 2000, the bridge began to fall into disrepair. Record flooding in June of 2008 took the bridge out of the service, causing the south pier to shift substantially. This pier was constructed out of wood.
In 2018, the bridge was repaired and reopened. The reopening of the bridge was critical for the Mid Continent Railway Museum, as shipments of ballast, rail and equipment for preservation can now continue by rail.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in excellent condition. The repairs of the bridge are expected to make the bridge last a century. Currently, the has a modern I-Beam approach on the south, and a trestle span approaching from the north. The main piers are constructed of concrete.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common type.
The photo above is an overview.
| Upstream | WSOR Baraboo River Bridge #7 |
| Downstream | WSOR Baraboo River Bridge #8 |