Carrollton once had three railroad lines, including a mainline and two branch lines of the Chicago & Alton Railway. Today, the mainline is owned by CPKC, while the branch lines have been abandoned.
Random Bridges
CPKC Macoupin Creek Bridge
CPKC Macoupin Creek Bridge
(Chicago & Alton Railroad Bridge #50.9)
This Pratt through truss bridge crosses Macoupin Creek in rural Greene County
Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1889 and 1901
by
Union Bridge Company of Athens, Pennsylvania and American Bridge Company of New York
for
Chicago & Alton Railway
Design:
175' Pratt through truss and 49' deck plate girder
Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Macoupin Creek
Significance:
CPKC Old Link Branch Bridge
CPKC Old Link Branch Bridge
(Chicago & Alton Railroad Bridge #51.1)
This historic deck plate girder bridge crosses an overflow of Macoupin Creek in rural Greene County
Carrollton, Greene County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1884 and 1948
by
Detroit Bridge & Iron Works of Detroit, Michigan and Unknown
for
Chicago & Alton Railway
Design:
1-36' and 2-35' deck plate girders and 2-18' steel stringers
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Macoupin Creek
Significance:
