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Pfeifer Park Rail Bridge

I-Beam Bridge over Embarrass River
New London, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

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Name Pfeifer Park Rail Bridge
Built By Green Bay & Western Railway
Contractor Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of Milwaukee
Currently Owned By Canadian National Railway
Length 175 Feet Total, 30 Foot Spans
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type I-Beam
Substructure Type Concrete Pike
Date Built 1915
Traffic Count 1 Train/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
Significance Local Significance


This I-Beam bridge crosses the Embarrass River right before it flows into the Wolf River, in New London.
Built in 1915, the bridge consists of 6 spans set onto concrete pile piers. Pile piers like this were common at the time.
Located in Pfiefer Park, the bridge is easily accessed. Overall, the bridge remains in good condition.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.

Embarrass River Railroad Bridges
Upstream C&NW Embarrass River Bridge
Downstream Confluence With Wolf River

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Build Date Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company plaque
Contractor Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele