Railroad Bridges in Greene County, Illinois


Greene County is located in west central Illinois. The seat and largest city are both Carrollton.

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CPKC Macoupin Creek Bridge

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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

Significance:

Regional

CPKC Old Link Branch Bridge

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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

Significance:

Moderate

CPKC Illinois River Bridge

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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

Significance:

Regional