Railroad Bridges in Washington County , Wisconsin
Washington County is located in east central Wisconsin. The seat and largest city are both West Bend.
Random Bridges
Cedar Bend Drawbridge
Cedar Bend Drawbridge
This through truss swing bridge crosses the St. Croix River in a rural area near Osceola
Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin to Marine on St. Croix, Washington County, Minnesota
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1912 and 1954
by
Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Unknown
for
Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad
Design:
286' Warren through truss swing span and steel stringer
Description:
Through truss swing bridge over St. Croix River
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Hudson Swing Bridge
Hudson Swing Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #414)
This unique swing bridge crosses the St. Croix River at Hudson
Hudson, St. Croix County, Wisconsin to Lake Elmo, Washington County, Minnesota
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1898 and 1913
by
Pencoyd Iron Works of Pencoyd, Pennsylvania and American Bridge Company of New York
for
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Design:
Pratt through truss and pony truss swing bridge
Description:
Pratt through truss swing bridge over St. Croix River
Significance:
Soo Line High Bridge
Soo Line High Bridge
(Arcola High Bridge)
This iconic steel arch bridge crosses high above the St. Croix River north of Stillwater
Somerset, St. Croix County, Wisconsin to Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1911
by
American Bridge Company of New York and Kelly-Atkinson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Wisconsin Central Railway
Design:
5-350' three hinged steel deck arch and deck plate girder viaduct
Description:
Massive steel arch bridge over St. Croix River
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