Railroad Bridges in Greene County, Illinois
Greene County is located in west central Illinois. The seat and largest city are both Carrollton.
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
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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
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CPKC Illinois River Bridge
CPKC Illinois River Bridge
(Chicago & Alton Railroad Bridge #250.4)
This unique truss bridge crosses the Illinois River at Pearl
Pearl, Pike County, Illinois to Hillview, Greene County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1900, 1913 and 1978
by
American Bridge Company of New York; Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Unknown
for
Chicago & Alton Railway
Design:
455' Warren through truss lift span, 5-117' Warren pony trusses and deck plate girder
Description:
Through truss lift bridge over Illinois River
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