Winfield once had two railroads, including a Chicago & North Western Railway (C&NW) mainline and the Chicago, Aurora & Elgin Railroad (CA&E). Today, the C&NW is owned by Union Pacific Railroad, CA&E has been converted to the Illinois Prairie Path.
UP W. Branch DuPage River Bridge
UP W. Branch DuPage River Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #50)
This large stone arch bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway over the West Branch DuPage River in Winfield
Winfield, DuPage County, Illinois
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1863, 1895 and 1905
by
Unknown and Widell Company of Mankato, Minnesota
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
2-32' stone arch
Description:
Stone arch bridge over West Branch DuPage River
Significance:
