Railroad Bridges in Milwaukee County , Wisconsin
Milwaukee County is located in southeast Wisconsin. The seat and largest city are both Milwaukee, the most populated city in Wisconsin.
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CPKC Pittsburgh Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)
CPKC Pittsburgh Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #A-316 1/4)
This through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) mainline over Pittsburgh Avenue in downtown Milwaukee
Downtown, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1916
by
Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
2-24' and 2-15' through plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Pittsburgh Avenue
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UP Oak Leaf Trail Bridge (West Allis)
UP Oak Leaf Trail Bridge (West Allis)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1047)
This steel stringer and timber pile trestle bridge carries a former Chicago & North Western Railway line over the Oak Leaf Trail at Greenfield Park in West Allis
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built c. 1930 using a span fabricated c. 1910
by
American Bridge Company of New York
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
20' steel stringer and timber pile trestle
Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Oak Leaf Trail
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UP I-43 Bridge (Glendale)
UP I-43 Bridge (Glendale)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1814)
This deck plate girder bridge carried the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Interstate 43, Jean Nicolet Road and Port Washington Road in Glendale
Glendale, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: Replaced By a New Bridge
Built 1958
by
Worden-Allen Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; R.W. Construction Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Badger State Construction Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
1-70' and 3-60' deck plate girders
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Interstate 43, Jean Nicolet Road and Port Washington Road
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Oak Leaf Trail - Milwaukee River Bridge
Oak Leaf Trail - Milwaukee River Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1609)
This through plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over the Milwaukee River on the north side of Milwaukee
North Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Milwaukee County
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1911
by
Cambria Steel Company of Johnstown, Pennsylvania and Cleary-White Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
3-80' through plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Milwaukee River
Significance:
UP Watertown Plank Road Bridge
UP Watertown Plank Road Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #2308)
This large Parker through truss and deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over a Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited line, Watertown Plank Road and Underwood Creek in Wauwautosa
Wauwautosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1910
by
Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Cleary-White Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Milwaukee, Sparta & North Western Railway
Design:
182' Parker through truss and 4-60' and 2-30' deck plate girders
Description:
Parker through truss bridge over Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited, Watertown Plank Road and Underwood Creek
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CPKC Greenfield Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)
CPKC Greenfield Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #A-314 5/8)
This concrete slab bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) mainline over Greenfield Avenue on the south side of Milwaukee
South Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1915
by
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
2-22' and 2-11' concrete slabs
Description:
Concrete slab bridge over Greenfield Avenue
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WSOR Lincoln Creek Bridge
WSOR Lincoln Creek Bridge
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #D-30)
This small concrete arch bridge carries a former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) line over Lincoln Creek in Havenwoods State Forest on the northwest side of Milwaukee
Northwest Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1911
by
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
12' concrete arch
Description:
Concrete arch bridge over Lincoln Creek
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CPKC National Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)
CPKC National Avenue Bridge (Milwaukee)
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #A-316)
This concrete slab bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) mainline over National Avenue on the south side of Milwaukee
South Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1916
by
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
2-25', 2-16' concrete slabs
Description:
Concrete slab bridge over National Avenue
Significance:
Wiscona Railroad Crossing (North)
Wiscona Railroad Crossing (North)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1806)
This large subdivided Warren through truss bridge carries a former Chicago & North Western Railway line over the Wisconsin & Southern Railroad and Oak Leaf Trail at Wiscona
Northwest Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1928 and c. 1938
by
American Bridge Company of New York and Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
195' subdivided Warren through truss, 1-55' and 1-42' deck plate girders and 1-19' steel stringer
Description:
Subdivided Warren through truss bridge over Wisconsin & Southern Railroad and Oak Leaf Trail
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CPKC Kinnickinnic Avenue Bridge (South)
CPKC Kinnickinnic Avenue Bridge (South)
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #A-328)
This through plate girder bridge carries a former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) spur over Kinnickinnic Avenue (Wisconsin Highway 32) in Milwaukee
South Side, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1910
by
Unknown
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
1-45', 2-11' through plate girders and timber pile trestle
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Kinnickinnic Avenue (Wisconsin Highway 32)
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