Hawarden once had two railroads, including a Chicago & North Western Railway branch line, and a Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway branch line. Today, the Milwaukee Road and the remaining C&NW are operated by D&I Railroad.
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Hawarden Railroad Bridge (North)
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Hawarden Railroad Bridge (North)
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #T-574)
This Pratt through truss bridge crosses the Big Sioux River north of Hawarden
Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa to Union County, South Dakota
Owner: D&I Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1900
by
Unknown
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
138' Pratt through truss and steel stringer
Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Big Sioux River
Significance:
Hawarden Railroad Bridge (South)
Hawarden Railroad Bridge (South)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #2601)
This quadrangular lattice through truss bridge crosses the Big Sioux River near 10th Street in Hawarden
Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa to Alcester, Union County, South Dakota
Owner: D&I Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1904 and 1913
by
Unknown and American Bridge Company (Lassig Plant)
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
1-145', 2-144' quadrangular lattice through trusses and 13-50' deck plate girders
Description:
Quadrangular lattice through truss bridge over Big Sioux River
Significance: