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 Menomomee River Swing Bridge
CPKC Menomomee River Swing Bridge
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #A-316 1/2)
This unique counterbalanced Warren through truss swing bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad mainline over the Menomonee River alongside Plankinton Avenue in downtown Milwaukee
Downtown, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1904
by
American Bridge Company of New York (Lassig Plant)
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
203' counterbalanced Warren through truss swing bridge and 40' deck plate girder
Description:
Counterbalanced Warren through truss swing bridge over Menomonee River
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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
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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
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CPKC Menomonee River Bridge (Wauwautosa)
CPKC Menomonee River Bridge (Wauwautosa)
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #B-22)
This large Warren pony truss bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) mainline over the Menomonee River in downtown Wauwautosa
Wauwautosa, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1905 and 1909
by
Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Unknown
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
105' Warren pony truss
Description:
Warren pony truss bridge over Menomonee River
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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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UP 116th Street Bridge (West Allis)
UP 116th Street Bridge (West Allis)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1045 1/2)
This through plate girder bridge carries a former Chicago & North Western Railway line over 116th Street in West Allis
West Allis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1969
by
Unknown and Stoehr Grading Company of Waukesha, Wisconsin
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
2-58' through plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over 116th Street
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Hubbard Park Stone Arch
Hubbard Park Stone Arch
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #1601)
This large stone arch bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over a driveway into Hubbard Park in Shorewood
Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Owner: Milwaukee County
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1892 and widened 1904
by
Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
2-15' stone arches
Description:
Stone arch bridge over Hubbard Park Driveway
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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 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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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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