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Peshtigo Rail Bridge (North)

Warren Pony Truss Bridge over Peshtigo River
Peshtigo, Marinette County, Wisconsin

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Name Peshtigo Rail Bridge (North)
Built By Wisconsin & Michigan Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By City of Peshtigo
Length 330 Feet Total, 95 Foot Main Spans
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Warren Pony Truss
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1905
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is Abandoned)
Current Status Abandoned
Significance Regional Significance

This bridge contains four Warren Pony Trusses over the Peshtigo River.

These trusses are of odd design, but are however very similar to another bridge at Miscauno Island.

The trusses are four panels each, and consist of very light members. Riveted connections hold it together, while it rests on concrete substructures.
The bridge appears to be in structurally sound condition, although significant deterioration of the concrete has begun.

The bridge was used as a trail bridge for several months in 2012 as the old highway bridge was replaced.
One is to wonder why this bridge cannot be continuously used as a trail bridge, as it seems to be a popular area for fishermen.

The bridge has been rated by the author as regionally significant, due to the fact that it is one of four remaining Wisconsin & Michigan Railroad bridges remaining.
In addition, the trusses are very unusual in design. These appear to be more like highway structures than railroad structures.

The photo above is an overview. Unfortunately, it got cloudy right before I got to this location.

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Build Date Construction of Wisconsin & Michigan Railroad
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele