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WSOR Killsnake River Bridge

Concrete Slab Bridge over Killsnake River
North of Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin

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Name WSOR Killsnake River Bridge
Built By Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
Length 65 Feet Total, 20 Foot Spans
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Concrete Slab
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1917
Traffic Count 3 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
CN Bridge Number 164.40
Significance Minimal Significance


This simple slab bridge crosses the Killsnake River north of Chilton.
The bridge was built in 1917, likely to replace an older pile trestle.
The bridge is of common design and uses concrete spans.
Overall, the structure appears to be in fair condition. The author has ranked this bridge as being minimally significant due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.

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