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Armour-Swift-Burlington (ASB) Bridge
Armour-Swift-Burlington (ASB) Bridge
(Fratt Bridge)
This unusual telescoping through truss lift bridge once carried two decks of traffic across the Missouri River
Downtown Kansas City, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri to North Kansas City, Clay county, Missouri
Owner: BNSF Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1911
by
McClintic-Marshall Corportation of Chicago, Illinois and James O'Connor & Son of Kansas City, Missouri
for
Union Bridge & Terminal Railroad
Design:
428' telescoping Baltimore through truss and 2-428' Baltimore through trusses
Description:
Telescoping through truss lift bridge over Missouri River
Significance:
Beloit Trail Bridge
Beloit Trail Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #51)
This through plate girder bridge carries a former Chicago & North Western Railway line across the Rock River in Beloit
Beloit, Rock County, Wisconsin
Owner: City of Beloit
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1911
by
American Bridge Company of New York and John Welsh of Janesville, Wisconsin
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
4-84' through plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Rock River
Significance:
C&NW Wedges Creek Bridge
C&NW Wedges Creek Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #B-25)
This abandoned double intersection Warren pony truss bridge carries the former Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway over Wedges Creek west of Neillsville
Neillsville, Clark County, Wisconsin
Owner: Private Owner
Status: Abandoned
Built 1902 using trusses fabricated 1881
by
Leighton Bridge and Iron Works of Rochester, New York; American Bridge Company of New York and James McClure of St. Paul, Minnesota
for
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Design:
84' double intersection Warren pony truss
Description:
Double intersection Warren pony truss bridge over Wedges Creek
Significance:
Camden Place Railroad Bridge

Camden Place Railroad Bridge
This large Warren deck truss bridge crosses the Mississippi River near 42nd Avenue
North Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1905 and 1936
by
Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Newmann & Hay of St. Paul, Minnesota and Unknown
for
Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway
Design:
Warren deck truss, deck plate girder and through plate girder
Description:
Warren deck truss bridge over Mississippi River
Significance:
Charles City Railroad Bridge
Charles City Railroad Bridge
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #R-304)
This Pratt pony truss bridge crosses the Cedar River with two distinctively different sized spans
Charles City, Floyd County, Iowa
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: Open to Traffic
Built 1897
by
J.G. Wagner Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
2 span pin-connected Pratt pony truss
Description:
Pratt pony truss bridge over Cedar River
Significance:
Chestnut Street Overpass (Lodi)
Chestnut Street Overpass (Lodi)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #308)
This double intersection Warren pony truss bridge carries Chestnut Street over the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline in Lodi
Lodi, Columbia County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1896 using a span fabricated c. 1880
by
Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
47' double intersection Warren pony truss and timber pile trestle
Description:
Double intersection Warren pony truss bridge over Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
Significance:
CN Bridge #184.0
CN Bridge #184.0
(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #D-184.0)
This concrete arch bridge carries the former Illinois Central Railroad over an unnamed creek along Illinois Route 54 northeast of Spaulding
Spaulding, Sangamon County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1911 and 1923
by
Unknown and J.C. Lynch Construction Company of Monmouth, Illinois
for
Illinois Central Railroad
Design:
14' concrete arch
Description:
Concrete arch bridge over unnamed creek
Significance:
CN Bridge #2.14
CN Bridge #2.14
(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #W2.14)
This small deck plate girder bridge once carried the St. Charles Air Line over an alley between State Street and Wabash Avenue
Near South Side, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Built 1899
by
Detroit Bridge & Iron Works of Detroit, Michigan and J.S. Patterson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
St. Charles Air Line Railroad
Design:
27' deck plate girder
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Alley
Significance:
CN Clark Street Bridge (Near South Side)
CN Clark Street Bridge (Near South Side)
(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #W2.33)
This unusual through plate girder bridge carries the former St. Charles Air Line over Clark Street
Near South Side, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1899
by
Detroit Bridge & Iron Works of Detroit, Michigan and J.S. Patterson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
St. Charles Air Line Railroad
Design:
1-62' and 1-28' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Clark Street
Significance:
CN Dearborn Street Bridge (Near South Side)
CN Dearborn Street Bridge (Near South Side)
(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #W2.25)
This through plate girder bridge once carried the St. Charles Air Line over Dearborn Street north of 16th Street
Near South Side, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Built 1899
by
Detroit Bridge & Iron Works of Detroit, Michigan and J.S. Patterson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
St. Charles Air Line Railroad
Design:
1-38' through plate girder and 2-16' deck plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Dearborn Street
Significance:
CN Foss Park Avenue Bridge
CN Foss Park Avenue Bridge
This through plate girder bridge carries the former Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway over Foss Park Avenue in North Chicago
North Chicago, Lake County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1943
by
Unknown and John Darrow of Waukegan, Illinois
for
Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway
Design:
88' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Foss Park Avenue
Significance:
CN Michigan Avenue Bridge (Near South Side)
CN Michigan Avenue Bridge (Near South Side)
(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #W2.01)
This through plate girder bridge once carried the St. Charles Air Line over Michigan Avenue north of 16th Street
Near South Side, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Built 1899
by
Detroit Bridge & Iron Works of Detroit, Michigan and J.S. Patterson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
St. Charles Air Line Railroad
Design:
1-51' and 2-22' through plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Michigan Avenue
Significance:
CN Sangamon River Bridge (Spaulding)
CN Sangamon River Bridge (Spaulding)
(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #D-186.7)
This large deck plate girder bridge carries the former Illinois Central Railroad over the Sangamon River along Illinois Route 54 southwest of Spaulding
Spaulding, Sangamon County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1923
by
American Bridge Company of New York and J.C. Lynch Construction Company of Monmouth, Illinois
for
Illinois Central Railroad
Design:
1-100', 8-75' and 1-69' deck plate girders
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Sangamon River
Significance:
CN State Street Bridge (Near South Side)
CN State Street Bridge (Near South Side)
(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #W2.18)
This through plate girder bridge once carried the St. Charles Air Line over State Street north of 16th Street
Near South Side, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Built 1899
by
Detroit Bridge & Iron Works of Detroit, Michigan and J.S. Patterson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
St. Charles Air Line Railroad
Design:
62' through plate girder and 2-22' deck plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over State Street
Significance:
CN Wabash Avenue Bridge (Near South Side)
CN Wabash Avenue Bridge (Near South Side)
(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #W2.09)
This through plate girder bridge once carried the St. Charles Air Line over Wabash Avenue north of 16th Street
Near South Side, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Built 1899
by
Detroit Bridge & Iron Works of Detroit, Michigan and J.S. Patterson Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
St. Charles Air Line Railroad
Design:
61' through plate girder and 2-22' deck plate girders
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Wabash Avenue
Significance:
CNW North Shore Channel Bridge
CNW North Shore Channel Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #543 1/4)
This unusual deck plate girder bridge carries an abandoned railroad over the North Shore Channel south of Oakton Street
Owner: Private Owner
Status: In Use
Built 1909
by
George W. Jackson, Inc. of Chicago, Illinois and John T. Fanning & Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
60' deck plate girder
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over North Shore Channel
Significance:
Eads Bridge
Eads Bridge
This steel arch bridge is among the most iconic and significant bridges in the United States
St. Louis, St. Louis City, Missouri to East St. Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois
Owner: City of St. Louis
Status: In Use by Automobiles and Light Rail
Built 1867-1874
by
Keystone Bridge Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and James B. Eads
for
St. Louis and Illinois Bridge Company
Design:
520' and 2-502' ribbed steel deck arch, stone arch and deck girder
Description:
Ribbed steel deck arch bridge over Mississippi River, railroads and city streets
Significance:
Genoa Railroad Crossing
Genoa Railroad Crossing
(Illinois Central Railroad Bridge #W62.2)
This large through and deck girder bridge carries the former Illinois Central Railroad over the former Milwaukee Road on the west side of Genoa
Genoa, DeKalb County, Illinois
Owner: Canadian National Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1921
by
American Bridge Company of New York and Joseph E. Nelson & Sons of Chicago, Illinois
for
Illinois Central Railroad
Design:
73' and 18' through plate girder, 34' and 35' deck plate girder
Description:
Through and deck plate girder bridge over Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Significance:
IM Panther Creek Bridge
IM Panther Creek Bridge
This small concrete arch bridge crosses Panther Creek on the northwest side of Taylorville
Taylorville, Christian County, Illinois
Owner: Illinois & Midland Railroad
Status: Closed to Traffic
Built 1906
by
Johnson & Grommett Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri
for
Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway
Design:
12' concrete arch
Description:
Concrete arch bridge over Panther Creek
Significance:
IM Sangchris Lake Bridge (East)
IM Sangchris Lake Bridge (East)
This deck plate girder bridge crosses Sangchris Lake (Clear Creek) in Tovey
Tovey, Christian County, Illinois
Owner: Illinois & Midland Railroad
Status: Closed to Traffic
Built 1906
by
Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Johnson & Grommett Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri
for
Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway
Design:
40' deck plate girder and trestle
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Sangchris Lake (Clear Creek)
Significance:
IM Sangchris Lake Bridge (Middle)
IM Sangchris Lake Bridge (Middle)
This deck plate girder bridge crosses Sangchris Lake (Branch of Clear Creek) west of Tovey
Tovey, Christian County, Illinois
Owner: Illinois & Midland Railroad
Status: Closed to Traffic
Built 1906
by
Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Johnson & Grommett Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri
for
Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway
Design:
40' deck plate girder
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Sangchris Lake (Branch of Clear Creek)
Significance:
IM Unnamed Creek Arch
IM Unnamed Creek Arch
This small concrete arch bridge crosses an unnamed creek near Sanford Avenue in Tovey
Tovey, Christian County, Illinois
Owner: Illinois & Midland Railroad
Status: Closed to Traffic
Built 1906
by
Johnson & Grommett Brothers of St. Louis, Missouri
for
Chicago & Illinois Midland Railway
Design:
12' concrete arch
Description:
Concrete arch bridge over unnamed creek
Significance:
Jay Cooke State Park Railroad Bridge
Jay Cooke State Park Railroad Bridge
(Northern Pacific Railway Bridge #131)
This Pratt through truss bridge carries the Munger State Trail high above the St. Louis River and its scenic rocky gorge at Jay Cooke State Park
Carlton, Carlton County, Minnesota
Owner: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Status: Open to Trail Traffic
Built 1906
by
American Bridge Company
for
Northern Pacific Railway
Design:
155' Pratt through truss
Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over St. Louis River
Significance:
Lake Geneva Railroad Bridge
Lake Geneva Railroad Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #721)
This large concrete arch bridge carries a former Chicago & North Western Railway line over the White River in Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva, Walworth County, Wisconsin
Owner: City of Lake Geneva
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1910
by
John J. O'Heron & Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
40' concrete arch
Description:
Concrete arch bridge over White River
Significance:
MCRM Baraboo River Bridge
MCRM Baraboo River Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #386-1/2A)
This through plate girder bridge carries the Mid-Continent Railway Museum tracks over the Baraboo River near North Freedom
North Freedom, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Owner: Mid-Continent Railway Museum
Status: In Use
Built 1929 and 2018
by
American Bridge Company of New York
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
84' through plate girder and 2-45' steel stringers
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Baraboo River
Significance:
Merrimac Railroad Bridge
Merrimac Railroad Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #334)
This large deck truss and deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Lake Wisconsin (Wisconsin River) in Merrimac and has seen numerous alterations over the years
Merrimac, Sauk County, Wisconsin to Okee, Columbia County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1895 and 1930; reconstructed 1930 and 2023-24
by
Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois and Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
Double intersection warren deck truss and deck plate girder
Description:
Double intersection Warren deck truss and deck plate girder bridge over Lake Wisconsin (Wisconsin River)
Significance:
Minneopa Creek Stone Arch
Minneopa Creek Stone Arch
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #430)
This wide stone arch carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway and Gadwall Road (County Road 69) over Minneopa Creek southwest of Mankato
Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1879 and 1905
by
C. Strom and James McClure of St. Paul, Minnesota
for
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Design:
20' stone arch (682' width)
Description:
Stone arch bridge over Minneopa Creek
Significance:
Northwestern Railroad Bridge
Northwestern Railroad Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #273S)
This historic lattice deck truss bridge carried the former Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway mainline across the Chippewa River in Eau Claire and is among the most significant railroad bridges in the Midwest
Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Owner: City of Eau Claire
Status: Open to Pedestrian Traffic
Built 1880 and 1898
by
Leighton Bridge and Iron Works of Rochester, New York and Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois
for
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Design:
4-180' quintuple intersection lattice deck trusses and 2-80' deck plate girders
Description:
Quintuple intersection lattice deck truss bridge over Chippewa River
Significance:
OTVR I-94 Bridge
OTVR I-94 Bridge
This through plate girder bridge is a good example of an early Interstate grade separation
Fergus Falls, Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Owner: Otter Tail Valley Railroad
Status: Open to Traffic
Built 1961
by
Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and John Dieseth Company of Fergus Falls, Minnesota
for
Northern Pacific Railway
Design:
4 span skewed through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Interstate 94
Significance:
St. Charles Railroad Bridge
St. Charles Railroad Bridge
(Chicago Great Western Railway Bridge #C36.41)
This deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago Great Western Railway over the Fox River in St. Charles
St. Charles, Kane County, Illinois
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: Abandoned
Built 1956
by
Unknown and John P. Abrahamson Construction Company of Des Moines, Iowa
for
Chicago Great Western Railway
Design:
6-66' and 2-40' deck plate girder
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Fox River
Significance:
Tiffany Stone Bridge
Tiffany Stone Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #128)
This iconic stone arch bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Turtle Creek near Tiffany
Tiffany, Rock County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1869
by
John Watson of Janesville, Wisconsin
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
5-50' stone arches
Description:
Stone arch bridge over Turtle Creek
Significance:
UP Eau Claire River Bridge
UP Eau Claire River Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #267)
This large deck truss bridge carries the former Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway mainline over the Eau Claire River on the east side of Eau Claire
Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1898
by
Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois
for
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Design:
2-157' double intersection Warren deck truss and 2-80' deck plate girders
Description:
Double intersection Warren deck truss bridge over Eau Claire River
Significance:
UP Rock River Bridge (Jefferson)
UP Rock River Bridge (Jefferson)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #179)
This large deck plate girder and steel stringer bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline across the Rock River in Jefferson
Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1930 and c. 1950
by
Unknown and Jutton-Kelly Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
4-50' and 1-38' deck plate girders and 6-26' steel stringers
Description:
Deck plate girder and steel stringer bridge over Rock River
Significance:
UP Rock River Bridge (Rockford)
UP Rock River Bridge (Rockford)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #469)
This large Warren deck truss bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway over the Rock River in Rockford
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois
Owner: Union Pacific Railroad
Status: In Use
Built 1896
by
Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
5-114' and 2-99' Warren deck trusses
Description:
Warren deck truss bridge over Rock River
Significance:
WSOR Baraboo Street Bridge
WSOR Baraboo Street Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #338)
This deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Baraboo Street in Merrimac
Merrimac, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1896
by
Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois and John A. & George Garden of Romeoville, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
32' deck plate girder
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Baraboo Street
Significance:
WSOR Bridge #276
WSOR Bridge #276
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #276)
This small steel stringer bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over an unnamed creek near Kopp Road in Waunaukee
Waunaukee, Dane County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1951
by
Worden-Allen Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and John A. & George Garden of Romeoville, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
16' steel stringer
Description:
Steel stringer bridge over unnamed creek
Significance:
WSOR Bridge #300
WSOR Bridge #300
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #300)
This steel stringer bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over the Ice Age National Scenic Trail and an unnamed creek south of Lodi
Lodi, Columbia County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1896
by
Unknown and John A. & George Garden of Romeoville, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
2-26' steel stringer
Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Ice Age National Scenic Trail and unnamed creek
Significance:
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
Significance:
WSOR Bridge #322
WSOR Bridge #322
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #322)
This 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 1879 and widened 1896
by
Unknown and John A. & George Garden of Romeoville, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
15' stone arch
Description:
Stone arch bridge over unnamed creek
Significance:
WSOR Bridge #364
WSOR Bridge #364
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #364)
This double stone arch bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over an unnamed creek south of Baraboo
Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1881 and widened 1896
by
Unknown and John A. & George Garden of Romeoville, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
2-15' stone arches
Description:
Stone arch bridge over unnamed creek
Significance:
WSOR Bridge #368
WSOR Bridge #368
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #368)
This large stone arch bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over an unnamed creek in Baraboo
Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1879 and widened 1896
by
Unknown and John A. & George Garden of Romeoville, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
32' stone arch
Description:
Stone arch bridge over unnamed creek
Significance:
WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #262)
This deck plate girder bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Cherokee Marsh (Yahara River) along Wisconsin Highway 113 north of Madison
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1896 and c. 1935
by
Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois and Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
1-55' deck plate girder and 1-19' and 1-18' steel stringers
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over Cherokee Marsh (Yahara River)
Significance:
WSOR Gallus Slough Bridge
WSOR Gallus Slough Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #342)
This stone arch bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Gallus Slough alongside Wisconsin Highway 78 west of Merrimac
Merrimac, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1879 and widened 1896
by
Unknown and John A. & George Garden of Romeoville, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
24' stone arch
Description:
Stone arch bridge over Gallus Slough
Significance:
WSOR Halweg Road Bridge
WSOR Halweg Road Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #344)
This stone arch bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Halweg Road west of Merrimac
Merrimac, Sauk County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1878 and widened 1896
by
Unknown and John A. & George Garden of Romeoville, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
24' stone arch
Description:
Stone arch bridge over Halweg Road
Significance:
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
Significance:
WSOR Parker Drive Bridge
WSOR Parker Drive Bridge
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #F-14)
This deck plate girder bridge carries a former joint Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad (Milwaukee Road) and Chicago & North Western Railway line across US Highway 51 (Parker Drive) in Janesville
Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1941
by
American Bridge Company of New York and Jutton-Kelly Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway and Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
100' deck plate girder
Description:
Deck plate girder bridge over US Highway 51 (Parker Drive)
Significance:
WSOR Spring Creek Arch
WSOR Spring Creek Arch
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #302 1/2)
This large stone arch bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Spring Creek in Lodi
Lodi, Columbia County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1888 and 1896
by
Unknown and John A. & George Garden of Romeoville, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
2-24' stone arches
Description:
Stone arch bridge over Spring Creek
Significance:
WSOR Troy Drive Bridge
WSOR Troy Drive Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #259)
This steel stringer bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Troy Drive on the north side of Madison
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use, Scheduled For Replacement
Built c. 1965
by
Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
43' steel stringer
Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Troy Drive
Significance:
WSOR Viaduct Road Bridge
WSOR Viaduct Road Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #293)
This attractive stone arch bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Viaduct Road north of Dane
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1881 and widened 1896
by
Unknown and John A. & George Garden of Romeoville, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
24' stone arch
Description:
Stone arch bridge over Viaduct Road
Significance:
WSOR Warner Creek Arch
WSOR Warner Creek Arch
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #257)
This small stone arch culvert carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over Warner Creek alongside Woodward Drive on the north side of Madison
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built 1881 and widened 1896
by
Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
10' stone arch culvert
Description:
Stone arch culvert over Warner Creek
Significance:
WSOR Water Street Bridge
WSOR Water Street Bridge
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #303)
This steel stringer bridge carries the former Chicago & North Western Railway over Wisconsin Highway 60 in Lodi
Lodi, Columbia County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: In Use
Built c. 1960
by
Unknown
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
40' steel stringer
Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Wisconsin Highway 60
Significance:
WSOR Yahara River Bridge (North)
WSOR Yahara River Bridge (North)
(Chicago & North Western Railway Bridge #254)
This through plate girder bridge once carried the former Chicago & North Western Railway mainline over the Yahara River northwest of Washington Avenue in Madison
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
Owner: State of Wisconsin (Operated by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad)
Status: Replaced By a New Bridge
Built 1903
by
Unknown and John A. & George Garden of Romeoville, Illinois
for
Chicago & North Western Railway
Design:
75' through plate girder
Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Yahara River
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