Polo once had two railroads, including an Illinois Central Railroad (IC) mainline and a Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad (CB&Q) mainline. Today, the IC is abandoned while the CB&Q is owned by BNSF Railway.
Random Bridges
BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge (Polo)
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BNSF Buffalo Creek Bridge (Polo)
(Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Bridge #112.68)
This large concrete arch bridge carries the former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad over Buffalo Creek near Polo
Owner: BNSF Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1914
by
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Design:
33' concrete arch
Description:
Concrete arch bridge over Buffalo Creek
Significance:
BNSF Galena Trail Road Bridge
BNSF Galena Trail Road Bridge
(Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Bridge #113.08)
This small concrete slab bridge carries the former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad over Galena Trail Road near Polo
Owner: BNSF Railway
Status: In Use
Built c. 1940
by
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Design:
18' concrete slab
Description:
Concrete slab bridge over Galena Trail Road
Significance:
