Railroad Bridges in , Wisconsin


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Random Bridges

Hurley Railroad Crossing

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Hurley Railroad Crossing

This unique Baltimore through truss bridge carries the former Soo Line Bessemer Branch over Trail 2 (former Chicago & North Western Railway) west of Hurley

Hurley, Iron County, Wisconsin

Owner: Iron County

Status: Abandoned

Built 1899

by

Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin

for

Wisconsin Central Railway

Design:
125' Baltimore through truss

Description:
Baltimore through truss bridge over Trail 2 (former Chicago & North Western Railway)

Significance:

Regional

CN Oconto River Bridge

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CN Oconto River Bridge

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #57)

This through plate girder swing bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over the Oconto River in Oconto

Oconto, Oconto County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian National Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1904 and 1912

by

American Bridge Company of New York and Unknown

for

Chicago & North Western Railway

Design:
113' through plate girder swing span, 60' through plate girder and 31' steel stringer

Description:
Through plate girder swing bridge over Oconto River

Significance:

Moderate

UP Cemetery Road Bridge (Randolph)

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UP Cemetery Road Bridge (Randolph)

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #2580)

This steel stringer bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Cemetery Road (County Road A) near Randolph

Randolph, Columbia County, Wisconsin

Owner: Union Pacific Railroad

Status: In Use

Built 1911

by

American Bridge Company of New York and Bates & Rogers Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois

for

Milwaukee, Sparta & North Western Railway

Design:
30' steel stringer

Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Cemetery Road (County Road A)

Significance:

Local

Elroy-Sparta State Trail - Keel Road Bridge

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Elroy-Sparta State Trail - Keel Road Bridge

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #567)

This large stone arch bridge carries the Elroy-Sparta State Trail (former Chicago & North Western Railway) over Keel Road near Wisconsin Highway 71 southeast of Sparta

Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin

Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic

Built 1879

by

Unknown

for

Chicago & North Western Railway

Design:
24' stone arch

Description:
Stone arch bridge over Keel Road

Significance:

Moderate

WSOR Baraboo River Bridge #7

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WSOR Baraboo River Bridge #7

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #387)

This deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over the Baraboo River in North Freedom

North Freedom, Sauk County, Wisconsin

Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)

Status: In Use

Built 1898

by

Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois

for

Chicago & North Western Railway

Design:
2-75' deck plate girders

Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Baraboo River

Significance:

Local

CPKC Little La Crosse River Bridge

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CPKC Little La Crosse River Bridge

(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #C-434)

This through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad mainline over the Little La Crosse River west of Sparta

Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1908

by

Unknown

for

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

Design:
2-65' through plate girders

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Little La Crosse River

Significance:

Local

La Crosse River State Trail - Bangor Gun Club Bridge

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La Crosse River State Trail - Bangor Gun Club Bridge

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #617)

This deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway over the Bangor Gun & Rod Club Driveway in Bangor

Bangor, La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic

Built 1899

by

Unknown

for

Chicago & North Western Railway

Design:
36' deck plate girder

Description:

Significance:

Local

CPKC Bridge #C-510 1/2

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CPKC Bridge #C-510 1/2

(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #C-510 1/2)

This concrete slab bridge is one of several bridges carrying the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad mainline over an unnamed creek in the Medary Marsh near Medary

Medary, La Crosse County, Wisconsin

Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited

Status: In Use

Built 1911

by

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway

Design:
5-16' concrete slabs

Description:
Concrete slab bridge over unnamed creek in Medary Marsh

Significance:

Local

Fox Cities Trestle

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Fox Cities Trestle

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #366)

This large deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Little Lake Butte Des Morts (Fox River) in Menasha

Menasha, Winnebago County, Wisconsin

Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic

Built 1910

by

Modern Structural Steel Company of Waueksha, Wisconsin and O'Keefe & Orbison of Appleton, Wisconsin

for

Chicago & North Western Railway

Design:
33-46' deck plate girders

Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Little Lake Butte Des Morts (Fox River)

Significance:

Moderate

UP WIS-35 Bridge

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UP WIS-35 Bridge

(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #409 3/4)

This through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway mainline over Wisconsin Highway 35 (2nd Street) in Hudson

Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin

Owner: Union Pacific Railroad

Status: In Use

Built 1934

by

Unknown

for

Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway

Design:
60' through plate girder

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Wisconsin Highway 35 (2nd Street)

Significance:

Local