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Historic Bridges: Railroad (Canadian National)

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

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Total Bridges Found: 84

12 Mile Creek Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over 12 Mile Creek in St. Catharines: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 515 ft. Main Span: 104 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built By: Unknown

This traditionally composed deck plate girder is one of a number of heritage bridges on this railway in the region.

24th Street Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over 24th Street in Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 59.7 ft. Main Span: 29 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1925 By: Unknown

An old Grand Trunk Western Railroad overpass

Belle River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Belle River in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

A good example of 1920s plate girder construction.

Big Beaver Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Big Beaver Road in Birmingham: Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built 1930 By: Unknown

A well known Birmingham landmark, this railroad-over-road bridge is quite different from the highway-over-railroad bridges that deal with this same rail line in the area.

Black River Railroad Bridge
Canadian National Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Black River in Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 330 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

A 1929 plate girder rolling lift bascule that is still in light use.

Bracebridge Railway Bridge
GTRS Bridge 196
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over North Branch Muskoka River in Bracebridge: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Span: 154 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1895 By: Unknown

This is a rare example of a pin-connected deck truss in Ontario.

Calumet Sag Channel Canadian National Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Calumet Sag Channel in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 12 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 395 ft. Main Span: 325 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

A typical example of a Calumet Sag Channel railroad bridge.

Canadian National Railway Girder Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Otonabee River (Trent-Severn Waterway) in Peterborough: Peterborough County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Swing (Center Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1888 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario

This railway plate girder swing bridge is a nice contrast to the two railway truss swing bridges in Peterborough.

Daggett Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Little Cedar River in Daggett: Menominee County, Michigan, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

One of only a few known surviving lattice through truss bridges in Michigan, this bridge sits out in the open for all to see.

Des Plaines River Soo Line Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Des Plaines River in Maywood: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

For a double-track railroad bridge, this bridge has somewhat lightweight trusses.

Don River Canadian National Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Don River in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This traditonally composed railroad plate girder was once located not too far from a rare highway truss bridge.

Don River Canadian National Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Don River in Toronto: Toronto City, Ontario, Canada

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This is a traditional two span plate girder bridge.

Dort Highway Railroad Overpass
M-54 Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over M-54 (Dort Highway) in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 104 ft. Main Span: 76.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1936 By: Unknown

This attractive railroad overpass has since been altered by removal of its original railings.

Dubuque Railroad Bridge
Illinois Central Bridge W182
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Mississippi River in Dubuque and East Dubuque: Dubuque County, Iowa and Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1535 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1899 By: Unknown

The subject of horrific alterations, this bridge demonstrates that historic railroad bridges on the Mississippi River are at risk.

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Escanaba Railroad Bridge
CN Railway Bridge 117.01
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Escanaba River in Escanaba: Delta County, Michigan, United States

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 675 ft. Main Span: 67.6 ft. Roadway: 10 ft. Main Spans: 10

Built 1892 By: Lassig Bridge and Iron Works of Chicago, Illinois

Among the longest railroad bridges in Michigan this is a rare lattice truss bridges, one of only a handful in the state.

Escanaba River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Escanaba River in North Escanaba: Delta County, Michigan, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 680 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1901 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This is an impressive, massive multi-span deck truss.

Fabyan Trestle Bridge
Battle River Railway Trestle
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Battle River in Rural: Wainwright District, Alberta, Canada

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 2775 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Unknown

For a single year, this was the longest steel trestle in Canada, and it remains a large and impressive structure.

Fox River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fox River in Seney: Schoolcraft County, Michigan, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a good representative example of a small through plate girder.

Grand Trunk Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over South Saskatchewan River and Spadina Crescent in Rural: , Canada

Metal 8 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1500 ft. Main Span: 225 ft. Main Spans: 6

Built 1908 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario

Thanks to the demolition of the historic Traffic Bridge, this rare partially pin-connected deck truss bridge is the oldest bridge in the city now.

Heart River Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Heart River in Peace River: Northern Sunrise County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 660 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1916 By: Unknown

This high level bridge consists of a deck truss span and plate girder spans.

Huntsville Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Muskoka River in Huntsville: Muskoka District, Ontario, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Modified Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 325 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Featuring a combination of truss spans, the main through truss span has an uncommon variation of a Warren truss.

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I-75 Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over I-75 in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 116.8 ft. Main Span: 58.7 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1957 By: L. A. Davidson of Saginaw, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

An excellent, easily photographed, example of early expressway railroad overpass construction.

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Imlay City Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Railroad (Rail-Trail) in Imlay City: Lapeer County, Michigan, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: Detroit Bridge and Iron Works of Detroit, Michigan

This bridge was demolished, despite its significant documented builder and contribution to a rail-trail.

Indiana Harbor Canal Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Bridge
Bridge 631
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Indiana Harbor Canal in East Chicago: Lake County, Indiana, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Span: 87.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Unknown and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

This bridge is a small example of a Scherzer Rolling Lift bascule bridge.

Indiana Harbor Canal Elgin, Joliet, and Eastern Railroad Bridge
Bridge 728
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Indiana Harbor and Ship Canal (East Chicago Canal) in East Chicago: Lake County, Indiana, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift)

Main Span: 86.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1908 By: Unknown and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

This rolling lift bascule bridge is a very early surviving example of its type.

Kingston Mills Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Rideau Canal and Cataraqui River in Kingston: Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 325 ft. Main Span: 102 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Unknown

This railroad bridge passes over the locks of the canal in this area.

Lillooet Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fraser River in Lillooet: Squamish-Lillooet District, British Columbia, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This railway truss bridge is located in a very scenic location.

Littlefield Corner Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Little Androscoggin River in Littlefield Corner: Androscoggin County, Maine, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a traditionally composed railroad truss bridge and one of three historic bridges side by side here.

London South Branch Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over South Branch Thames River in London: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Railing Height Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1899 By: Unknown

This bridge is mostly a deck truss - but part of the trusses stick up above the deck making it a bit like a pony also.

London Thames River Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Thames River in London: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

Setting new standards for massive, this bridge has gargantuan members and connections.

Long Lake Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Long Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills: Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota

One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.

Lulu Island Railway Bridge
CNR Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fraser River (North Arm) in Richmond and Burnaby: Greater Vancouver District, British Columbia, Canada

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Movable: Swing and Approach Spans: Wood Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1365 ft. Main Span: 280 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Unknown

This is a good example of a Camelback through truss swing bridge.

M-35 Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over M-35 in Gladstone: Delta County, Michigan, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 84 ft. Main Span: 61 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1936 By: Gosner and Company

This plate girder overpass is skewed and has three girder lines.

M-50 Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over M-50 in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1926 By: Unknown

One of three concrete encased deck plate girder overpasses on this stretch of railroad in Monroe and Lenawee Counties.

M-53 Imlay City Railroad Bridge
Van Dyke Road Imlay City Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over M-53 (Van Dyke Road) in Imlay City: Lapeer County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 102 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1934 By: Walbridge and Aldinger Company and Michigan State Highway Department

A well decorated deck plate girder railroad overpass with concrete approach spans.

McGregor Creek Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over McGregor Creek in Chatham: Chatham-Kent Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 130 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This railroad through truss has that classic overbuilt appearance that makes railroad bridges unique.

Metropolis Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Ohio River and Various Streets in Metropolis: Massac County, Illinois and McCracken County, Kentucky, United States

Metal 20 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Multiple-Type-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 5700.5 ft. Main Span: 720 ft. Roadway: 37 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1917 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Ralph Modjeski

This bridge set a world record for the longest simple truss span ever built, and today this span remains among the longest!

Middletown Road Railway Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Middletown Road in Hamilton: Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This rare stone arch overpass was widened some time long ago with an additional stone arch system.

Mill Street Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Cedar Creek and Mill Street (CR-12) in Woodstock: Oxford County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 135.5 ft. Main Span: 135.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: Unknown

This imposing bridge crosses a road and creek at the same time.

Monroe Canadian National Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over River Raisin in Monroe: Monroe County, Michigan, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 420 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1912 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

Sitting next to the Norfolk Southern Bridge, this bridge is itself an impressive three-span through truss bridge.

Moose Jaw River Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Moose Jaw River in Moose Jaw: Division 7, Saskatchewan, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 690 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This bridge has a combination of Pratt and Warren truss spans.

Moose Jaw Viaduct
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Moose Jaw River, Manitoba Street, River Drive, and Railroad (Canadian Pacific) in Moose Jaw: Division 7, Saskatchewan, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1425 ft. Main Span: 125 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec (Dominion Bridge Company of Winnipeg, Manitoba)

This is a long viaduct that has a variety of span types.

Napanee Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Napanee River, Dundas Street, and Camden Road (CR-1) in Napanee: Lennox and Addington County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 445 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

Although altered, this bridge retains attractive stone arch spans and is a landmark for Napanee.

Niagara Hydro Canal Northern Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Niagara Hydro Canal in Niagara Falls: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Unknown

One of three remaining concrete arch bridges over the Niagara Hydro Canal.

Normandy Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Normandy Road in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 83 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota

One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.

North Custer Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over North Custer Road in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 61.4 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Unknown

One of three concrete encased deck plate girder overpasses on this stretch of railroad in Monroe and Lenawee Counties.

Northwood Boulevard Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Northwood Boulevard in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota

One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.

Old Skeena Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Skeena River in Terrace: Kitimat-Stikine District, British Columbia, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1954 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Vancouver, British Columbia

This multi-span truss bridge is noteworthy for its curved design.

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Oshkosh Railroad Bridge
Oshkosh Swing Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fox River in Oshkosh: Winnebago County, Wisconsin, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1899 By: Unknown

This extremely rare and significant lattice truss swing bridge was demolished and replaced.

Paris Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Grand River in Paris: Brant County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 760 ft. Main Span: 150 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built By: Unknown

This is a large high level deck truss that remains in heavy use by trains.

Peace River Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Peace River in Peace River: Northern Sunrise County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Rivet-Connected Modified Warren Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 1840 ft. Main Span: 200 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1918 By: Unknown

This impressive bridge features a single through truss span and a series of deck truss Warren truss spans with an uncommon X pattern of diagonals in the center panel.

Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Pennsylvania Avenue in Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 66 ft. Main Span: 32.8 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1928 By: Anderson and Company of Chicago, Illinois

A railroad overpass that retains good historic integrity.

Peshtigo Southern Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Peshtigo River in Peshtigo: Marinette County, Wisconsin, United States

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice (Quadruple Warren) Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 355 ft. Main Span: 128 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This impressive three span lattice truss has a center span that is shorter than the end spans.

Pine River CN Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Pine River in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

A traditional two span deck plate girder with some alterations.

Prince George Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fraser River in Rural: Fraser-Fort George District, British Columbia, Canada

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Direct Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2658.8 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 18.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: Canadian Bridge Company of Walkerville, Ontario and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

One of only two in North America, this is the only example in Canada of a patented Strauss direct-lift type vertical lift.

Royal Windsor Drive Plate Girder Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Royal Windsor Drive in Oakville: Halton Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1965 By: Unknown

One of two parallel railway over highway overpasses of strongly different appearance and design, this one is a traditional railway design.

Royal Windsor Drive Rigid-Frame Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Royal Windsor Drive in Oakville: Halton Region, Ontario, Canada

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built 1952 By: Unknown

One of two parallel railway over highway overpasses of strongly different appearance and design, this one looks more like a highway bridge.

Saginaw Street Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Saginaw Street in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 38.7 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1941 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This unusual design of overpass once had a similar highway overpass next to it.

Salmon River Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Salmon River and Milltown Road in Rural: Hastings County, Ontario, Canada

Metal Segmental Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Stone Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

This stone arch overpass and plate girder bridge over the river are technically two bridges.

Seaway Haulage Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Seaway Haulage Road in Rural: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 70 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This bridge is noted for its lattice diaphragms and beautiful stone abutments and pier.

Second Narrows Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Burrard Inlet in North Vancouver and West Vancouver: Greater Vancouver District, British Columbia, Canada

Metal 16 Panel Parker Through Truss, Movable: Vertical Lift (Tower Drive) and Approach Spans: Metal 10 Panel Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 2175 ft. Main Span: 500 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1968 By: Unknown

This bridge features one of the longest vertical lift spans in North America.

Severn Railway Bridge
GTRS Bridge 188
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Severn River in Gravenhurst and Washago: Muskoka District, Ontario and Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 216.8 ft. Main Span: 162.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: Unknown

This truss and plate girder bridge rests on a stone substructure.

Sheep Creek Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Sheep Creek in Rural: Greenview District, Alberta, Canada

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 155 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is a traditional example of a railroad through truss bridge.

Snaring River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Snaring River in Rural: Jasper, Alberta, Canada

Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 460 ft. Main Span: 230 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This railroad bridge sits in the shadows of massive mountains.

Soo Line High Bridge
Arcola High Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over St. Croix River in Rural: Washington County, Minnesota and St. Croix County, Wisconsin, United States

Metal 7 Panel Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 2682 ft. Main Span: 350 ft. Main Spans: 5

Built 1911 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Claude Allen Porter Turner of Minneapolis, Minnesota

This unique arch bridge is one of the most significant examples of its type in the country.

South Bend Canadian National Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over St. Joseph River, Northside Boulevard, and Lincoln Way (IN-933) in South Bend: St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 6

Built 1938 By: Unknown

This bridge features an ornate highway overpass.

Spalding Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Cedar River in Spalding: Menominee County, Michigan, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 120 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This impressive lattice truss span is a testimony to the origins of this railroad line with Chicago NorthWestern.

Spencer Creek Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Spencer Creek in Hamilton: Hamilton City, Ontario, Canada

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is an uncommon example of a stone arch bridge.

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St. Charles Air Line Bridge
18th Street Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over South Branch Chicago River in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion)

Length: 220 ft. Main Span: 220 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1919 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

This bridge was the longest bascule bridge in the world when built, was moved once, and shortened during the move.

St. Charles Air Line Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Dirt Trail in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built 1931 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This two span plate girder bridge has girders positioned to provide a slight curve for the tracks it carries.

St. Jacobs Railway Viaduct
St. Jacobs Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Conestogo River in Woolwich Township (St. Jacobs): Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 466 ft. Main Span: 158 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1890 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec

An impressive railway deck truss bridge that includes a series of tower and girder style approach spans at each end.

St. Thomas Railway Bridge North
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Kettle Creek in St. Thomas: Elgin County, Ontario, Canada

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 630 ft. Main Span: 85 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is one of several impressive high level railway bridges in St. Thomas.

Stephenson Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Little Cedar River in Stephenson: Menominee County, Michigan, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Lattice Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 120 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1917 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

One of a couple impressive lattice truss bridges on this section of railroad line.

Telkwa Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Bulkley River in Telkwa: Bulkley-Nechako District, British Columbia, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

A traditionally composed example of a camelback railway truss.

Thames Street Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Thames Street in London: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1889 By: Unknown

This is a nice stone arch bridge, that is among the oldest of London's bridges.

Thamesville Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Thames River in Near Thamesville: Chatham-Kent Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 190 ft. Main Span: 190 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This massive railroad bridge has large lattice portal bracing.

Third Welland Canal CN Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Third Welland Canal in Rural: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)

Length: 180 ft. Main Span: 180 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

A rare camelback truss swing bridge no longer operates for boats since it crosses an abandoned section of canal, but still carries a lot of train traffic.

Tracel de Cap-Rouge
Cap-Rouge Viaduct
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Cap-Rouge in Cap-Rouge (Québec): Capitale-Nationale, Québec, Canada

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 3333.3 ft. Main Span: 157.5 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1908 By: Dominion Bridge Company of Montréal, Québec

This tall and extremely long bridge is an amazing structure and is part of the same rail line as nearby Pont De Québec

Upton Avenue Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Upton Avenue in Battle Creek: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Metal Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This railroad bridge is skewed and has latticework on its supports.

US-223 Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over US-223 in Rural: Lenawee County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: Unknown

The least altered and most deteriorated of three similar railroad overpasses on this railroad line.

Webster Road Railroad Overpass
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Webster Road in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota

One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.

Welland Canal Canadian National Railway Bridge
Welland Canal Bridge #6
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Welland Canal in St. Catharines: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada

Metal Through Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 405 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1923 By: Canadian Vickers Limited of Montreal, Quebec

This bridge looks like somewhat like a double leaf bascule bridge but it is actually two single leaf bascule spans.

Western Irrigation District Canal Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over Western Irrigation District Canal in Rural: Rocky View County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 160 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This traditional railroad through truss bridge has a skew.

Whitecourt Railway Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian National) Over McLeod River in Whitecourt: Woodlands County, Alberta, Canada

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 640 ft. Main Span: 173 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown

This extremely unusual railroad bridge contains two spans that are the salvaged arms of a former swing bridge.

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