Hudson once had two mainlines and a branch line of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway (Omaha Road). Today, the branch line to Spring Valley and the mainline to Spooner have been abandoned, while the mainline between Eau Claire and St. Paul is owned by Union Pacific Railroad.
Hudson Swing Bridge
Hudson Swing Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #414)
This unique swing bridge crosses the St. Croix River at Hudson
Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin to Lake Elmo, Washington County, Minnesota
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1898 and 1913
by
Pencoyd Iron Works of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania and American Bridge Company of New York
for
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Design:
Pratt through truss and pony truss swing bridge
Description:
Pratt through truss swing bridge over St. Croix River
Significance:
