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Wittenberg Trail Bridge

Deck Girder Bridge over Middle Branch Embarass River
Wittenberg, Shawano County, Wisconsin

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Name Wittenberg Trail Bridge
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Wisconsin DNR
Length 145 Feet Total, 60 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Deck Girder and Trestle
Substructure Type Timber Pile
Date Built Ca. 1906
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is a Trail)
Current Status Rails to Trails
C&NW Bridge Number 1727
Significance Local Significance


This simple deck girder bridge crosses the Middle Branch of the Embarass River just east of US-45.
The bridge is simply constructed with a single main span, and trestle approaches on either side. It rests on wooden substructures.
The main span was likely built elsewhere, as it does not show up on the 1918 valuation report. It is unknown when it was relocated here.

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

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Build Date Estimated based on similar spans
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele