Railroad Bridges in , Wisconsin
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CN Yellow River Bridge (Dexterville)
CN Yellow River Bridge (Dexterville)
(Green Bay & Western Railroad Bridge #C-185)
This unusual Parker pony truss bridge carries the former Green Bay & Western Railroad over the Yellow River alongside Wisconsin Highway 64 near Dexterville
Dexterville, Wood County, Wisconsin
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1898
by
Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin
for
Green Bay & Western Railroad
Design:
2-84' Parker pony trusses
Description:
Parker pony truss bridge over Yellow River
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BNSF Spring Creek Bridge (Genoa)
BNSF Spring Creek Bridge (Genoa)
(Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Bridge #283.03)
This concrete slab bridge carries the former Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad over Spring Creek alongside Wisconsin Highway 35 north of Genoa
Genoa, Vernon County, Wisconsin
Owner: BNSF Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1912
by
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Design:
7-15' concrete slabs
Description:
Concrete slab bridge over Spring Creek
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WSOR Bridge #318
WSOR Bridge #318
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #318)
This double stone arch bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over an unnamed creek alongside Wisconsin Highway 113 near Okee
Okee, Columbia County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1896
by
John A. & George Garden of Romeoville, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
2-15' stone arches
Description:
Stone arch bridge over unnamed creek
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UP Rock River Bridge (Ashippun)
UP Rock River Bridge (Ashippun)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #2468)
This large through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western railway mainline over the Rock River west of Ashippun
Ashippun, Dodge County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1911
by
King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio and Cleary-White Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Milwaukee, Sparta & North Western Railway
Design:
3-80' through plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Rock River
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WSOR Hill Street Bridge
WSOR Hill Street Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #369)
This deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Hill Street in Baraboo
Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1893 and 1896
by
Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois and John A. & George Garden of Romeoville, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
34' deck plate girder
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Hill Street
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Red Cedar State Trail - Chippewa River Bridge
Red Cedar State Trail - Chippewa River Bridge
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #M-502)
This unique through truss bridge uses a number of relocated 1880s components to carry the Red Cedar State Trail over the Chippewa River at Dunnville
Dunnville, Dunn County, Wisconsin
Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1908 and 1928 using spans fabricated 1881 and 1886
by
Morse Bridge Company of Youngstown, Ohio; Edge Moor Bridge Works of Wilmington, Delaware and Unknown
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
234' Whipple through truss, 104' Pratt through truss, 2-84' deck plate girders and timber pile trestle
Description:
Whipple through truss bridge over Chippewa River
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FOXY Wolf River Bridge (New London)
FOXY Wolf River Bridge (New London)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #578)
This through plate girder swing bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline across the Wolf River on the northeast side of New London
New London, Outagamie County, Wisconsin
Owner: Fox Valley & Lake Superior Rail System
Status: In Use
Built 1892
by
Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Hathaway & Brown of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
for
Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Railway
Design:
130' through plate girder swing span and 50' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder swing bridge over Wolf River
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WSOR Bridge #D-614
WSOR Bridge #D-614
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #D-614)
This small deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad over an unnamed creek in Mayville
Mayville, Dodge County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: Closed to Traffic
Built 1905 using a span fabricated 1899
by
Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
21' deck plate girder
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over unnamed creek
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Connector Trail - La Crosse River Bridge
Connector Trail - La Crosse River Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #654 1/2A)
This through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway branch line to La Crosse over the La Crosse River near Medary
Medary, La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Owner: City of La Crosse
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1910
by
American Bridge Company of New York and Bates & Rogers Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
1-70', 1-66' and 1-56' through plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over La Crosse River
Significance:
Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #652
Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #652
This small steel stringer bridge is one of several structures carrying the former Chicago & North Western Railway over unnamed creeks in the Medary Marsh east of Medary
Medary, La Crosse County, Wisconsin
Owner: Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1910
by
American Bridge Company of New York and Bates & Rogers Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
30' steel stringer
Description:
Steel stringer bridge over unnamed creek in Medary Marsh
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