This oddly constructed Warren Deck Truss Bridge crosses the Baraboo River near Rock Springs.
The bridge consists of an 8 panel Warren Deck Truss with riveted connections and alternating verticals.
In addition, the bridge is approached by a deck girder on either side. This deck girder span is oddly designed because of the significant skew it must serve.
Built in 1899, the bridge also has stone substructures.
Despite the extremely limited traffic, the bridge still serves two tracks. One is a siding for a ballast plant.
The bridge also sits next to a massive hill, which makes for a very unique landscape. THe bridge sits in a landmark, known as Ablemans Gorge.
The bridge was ranked as moderately significant due to the truss design. Although it is an example of an early riveted truss, many other similar structures also demonstrate this design in the area.
The photo above is looking east along the bridge.
| Upstream | WSOR Baraboo River Bridge #4 |
| Downstream | WSOR Baraboo River Bridge #6 |