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UP E. Branch DuPage River Bridge

Stone and Concrete Arch Bridge over E. Branch DuPage River
Glen Ellyn, DuPage County, Illinois

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Name UP E. Branch DuPage River Bridge
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Union Pacific Railroad
Length 64 Feet Total, 32 Foot Spans
Width 4 Tracks, 3 In Use
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Stone and Concrete Arch
Substructure Type Stone Masonry and Concrete
Date Built 1905, Widened 1924
Traffic Count 100 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
UP Bridge Number 20.70
C&NW Bridge Number 28
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date July 2018 and March 2022


Located in Glen Ellyn, this large stone and concrete arch bridge crosses the East Branch DuPage River.
Originally built in 1905 as a two span double track stone arch, the bridge was extended to the north in 1924 to add two more tracks.
Since the 1924 construction, the bridge is largely unchanged, other than some slight repairs. This style bridge was commonly used by the Chicago & North Western to cross large creeks and small rivers, due to the durability of the design.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no significant deterioration noted.

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

E. Branch DuPage River Railroad Bridges
Upstream Ackerman Park Stone Arch
Downstream Lisle Rail Bridge

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Build Date Date Carving
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele