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WSOR Milton-Shopiere Road Bridge

Concrete Slab Bridge over Milton-Shopiere Road
Avalon, Rock County, Wisconsin

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Name WSOR Milton-Shopiere Road Bridge
Built By Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
Length 20 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 11 Feet 8 Inches
Superstructure Type Concrete Slab
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1907
Traffic Count 4 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
MILW Bridge Number A-508
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date March 2022


Located near Avalon, this standard concrete slab bridge crosses Milton-Shopiere Road.
Built in 1907, the bridge consists of a single concrete slab span, set onto concrete abutments. This style span became popular during the early 1900s as an economical and easy to construct grade separation.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no significant deteriorated noted.

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

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Build Date 1992 National Bridge Inventory
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele