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UP Woodland Road Bridge (Lake Forest)

Through Plate Girder Bridge over Woodland Road
Lake Forest, Lake County, Illinois

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Name UP Woodland Road Bridge (Lake Forest)
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Union Pacific Railroad
Length 70 Feet Total, 50 Foot Main Spans
Width 3 Tracks
Height Above Ground 12 Feet 3 Inches
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder
Substructure Type Steel Tower and Stone Masonry
Date Built 1901
Traffic Count 60 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
UP Bridge Number 28.65
C&NW Bridge Number 1372
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date July 2018


Located in the village of Lake Forest, this through girder bridge crosses Woodland Road at the intersection of Western Avenue.
Built in 1901, the bridge features a trio of through plate girder spans, set onto stone abutments and steel piers.
This type of design is common for grade separations in the early 20th Century. It was oftentimes used due to the ease of construction.
In addition, the bridge contains a ballasted deck, which appears to be in good condition.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair condition. No major deterioration was noted on the bridge, and the bridge has a fresh coat of paint.

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

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Build Date Chicago & North Western Railway Annual Report
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele