Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.628065,-89.778877
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway & Removed highway over Wisconsin River;Broadway Street (WI 13/WI 16/WI 23)
Design: truss/deck/pratt
Design Details: Pratt deck truss
Total Length: 470.5 Feet
Span Length: 165.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt deck truss bridge over Wisconsin River;Broadway Street (WI 13/WI 16/WI 23) on Canadian Pacific Railway & Removed highway in Wisconsin Dells
History: Built 1903; Approaches added 1956
Built: 1903
Location: Columbia County
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Photo taken by Clarissa Peterson
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Photo taken by Keith Schmidt
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Removed Road Deck
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
East Approach Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Truss Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
East Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
East End
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Road Deck
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Increased Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Wisconsin Dells Rail Bridge
West Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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Photo taken by John Bernhisel in June 2018
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Photo taken by John Bernhisel in June 2018
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Published by the Milwaukee Road
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Kilbourn Railroad Bridge
Photo from old postcard
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2021
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2021
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2021
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2021
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2021
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2021
Status: Open to pedestrians and bicycle traffic
Location: 43.316430,-89.531670
Carries Chestnut Street over Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
Design: truss/pony/double-warren
Design Details: Riveted double-intersection Warren pony truss
Total Length: 97.0 Feet
Span Length: 46.0 Feet
Overview: Double Intersection Warren Pony truss bridge over Wisconsin & Southern Railroad on Chestnut Street in Lodi
History: Built 1896 using a modified secondhand railroad truss
Built: 1896
Location: Columbia County
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The East Approach
The bridge is closed to vehicles but is open to pedetrians and bikers. A number of people used the bridge while I was there.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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The North Truss
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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The South Truss
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
121763
The West Approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Deck and Railing
Looking northeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Truss detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Truss detail, north side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Stringer Bridge?
Shoe stringer, anyway. Note the bridge's footings.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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The South Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Underneath Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
121770
The East Abutment
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Chestnut Street Bridge
Photo taken by Panoramio user Corey Coyle
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Chestnut Street Overpass
West approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
West abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Looking east
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Looking east
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Looking west
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Cut and empty holes...likely this truss was longer but had panels removed
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Upper connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
West abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
West approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Under truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
East pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Main span
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
East approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Main span
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Floor details
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Floor details
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Outriggers
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Upper connections
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Lower connections
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Upper angle connections
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Tower footings
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Chestnut Street Overpass
Floor hangers
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.630000,-89.139670
Carries UPRR (Formerly Chicago & Northwestern) over Kowald Road
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 34.1 Feet
Span Length: 28.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Kowald Road on UPRR
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Columbia County
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South Elevation
This is a very active railroad line.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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Date Block
Well, not really a block, but cast into the arch.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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Southwest Wing Wall
There is some deterioration in the wing walls, difficult to see with the decorations provided by local artisans.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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Vault Details
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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North Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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Northeast Wing Wall
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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Northwest Wing Wall
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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UP Kowald Road Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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UP Kowald Road Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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UP Kowald Road Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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UP Kowald Road Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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UP Kowald Road Bridge
West Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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UP Kowald Road Bridge
East Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350628
UP Kowald Road Bridge
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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UP Kowald Road Bridge
Wall Detail
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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UP Kowald Road Bridge
Expansion Point?
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.358582,-89.009039
Carries Old Highway 73/River Road over Crawfish River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Riveted 9-panel Parker through truss
Total Length: 153.9 Feet
Span Length: 149.9 Feet
Overview: Riveted 9-panel Parker through truss bridge over Crawfish River on Old Highway 73/River Road
History: Built 1932
Built: 1932
Location: Columbia County
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River Road Bridge
Taken 4/9/17. You can see the concrete crumbling from the edges.
Photo taken by Michael Tidrick
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River Road Bridge
Taken 4/9/17
Photo taken by Michael Tidrick
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Portal view from the south
This bridge is on a quiet road surrounded by farms.
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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This bridge is all V-lacing!
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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View of east truss and sway bracing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Inside portal view facing south
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Railing
Amazingly, this bridge retains its original lattice guard rails, which are in surprisingly good shape. One small area has a bend in it, but overall, they're in good condition.
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Diagonal connection
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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East truss and portal bracing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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More than enough V-lacing to please even the pickiest bridge enthusiast!
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Sway bracing
Sway bracing on this bridge is extensive.
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Closeup of west truss
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Portal/hip connection
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Inland Steel stamp
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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View of east truss and river
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Sway bracing/vertical connection
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Oblique of bridge from the north
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Concrete wingwall
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Lower chord
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Underneath
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Abutment
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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View of battens on bottom side of lower chord
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Lower chord, looking across river
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Bearing connection
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Distant view from the north
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
Status: Open to traffic 24/7 in summer; closed in winter
Location: 43.367800,-89.623600
Carries Wis 113 over Wisconsin River
Design: ferry
Design Details: Cable Ferry
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Cable ferry across Wisconsin River on Wis 113
History: Privately owned fee ferry from 1844 to 1923; operated by Columbia and Sauk Counties as fee ferry 1923-1933; operated by State of Wisconsin since 1933 as a free ferry
Built: 1844
Location: Columbia County
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The Colsac III Ferry
The Colsac III ferry operates from mid-April to November 30, each year, weather permitting and operates 24/7 in season. "Colsac" is a phonetic combination of the names of Columbia and Sauk Counties, separated by the Wisconsin River. A ferry has been in operation at this site since 1844, four years before Wisconsin became a state. The Wisconsin DOT site claims this is a one-mile crossing, but near as I can tell, it's really about 4/10 of a mile.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Cars Que up on the Okee (east) side of the river
Okee is nearby, the ferry docks are in the Town of West Point. (Yes, West Point is on the east side of the river.)
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Departing Okee for Merrimac
The Colsac III carries three lanes of of five cars, a total of 15 cars.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Hydraulic ramps allow entrance and exit
Here cars depart the ferry on the Merrimac side.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Cars Que in 3 Lanes
This is the que on the Merrimac side.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Guide cable anchor
The ferry is guided by two outboard cables, a center cable is used for propulsion.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Ferry arrives on Merrimac side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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NRHP and State historic plaques
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Safety Devices
Wisconsin law requires life preservers for all passengers. The law also requires a life boat, which looks suspiciously like a typical fishing boat.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Builder's Plaque
The Colsac III went into service in 2003, replacing the aging Colsac II that only carried 12 automobiles. Colsac II replaced the original Colsac in 1963. Colsac was built in 1924 and was operated by the two counties as a fee ferry until 1933, when it was turned over to the state.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The superstructure and bridge
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Guide cable
The north side guide cable.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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State of Wisconsin Historical Marker
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Ferry Warning
In the event that the ferry is not operational, these warning signs are placed at strategic locations to advise motorists to revise their routes. Drivers may also call (608)246-3871 to check availability.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Photo taken by J.R. Manning
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Colsac III Construction 1
There are no shipyards on the Wisconsin River. So the vessel was built at a Lake Michigan shipyard and shipped overland to the assembly site in prefabricated sections that fit together like a model kit. After assembly, the vessel was slid on an I-beam track into the water.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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Colsac III Construction 2
The ferry is a catamaran (twin) hull, joined by a bridge deck. The drive system (housed inside the superstructure) and superstructure were added on top of the assembled hull. The vessel has two engines for redundancy; only one is used at a time.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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Colsac III Construction 3
Closeup of the end ramps. Despite the placarded weight limit of 32,000 pounds maximum, the deck and ramps were designed to withstand the full 80,000 pounds of an OTR semi-trailer. The small ramp with railings is for foot and bicycle passengers.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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Colsac III Construction 4
The hulls were set up on blocking, the bridge deck dropped in place and the parts were jacked together. This shot shows the welding on the starboard joint almost complete; after the inside welding is done, closing plates will seal the hull. Also visible is one of the drive system pulleys. The engines coolant runs through channels welded to the bottom plating, functioning as a radiator.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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Photo taken by Steve Conro in June 2014
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Photo taken by Steve Conro in June 2014
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Colsac II
Photo taken by Wisconsin DNR
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Cars waiting for ferry on east bank
Photo taken by Roger Deschner in June 2017
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Ferry approaches the east landing; cables visible
Photo taken by Roger Deschner in June 2017
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Eastbound cars unloading
Photo taken by Roger Deschner in June 2017
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LIfeboat
Photo taken by Roger Deschner in June 2017
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There's always room for a motorcycle
Photo taken by Roger Deschner in June 2017
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Bridge
Photo taken by Roger Deschner in June 2017
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Passengers, including one with 4 legs, await arrival at west bank
Photo taken by Roger Deschner in June 2017
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Circa 1920
Old Postcard View
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.311250,-89.530000
Carries Mill Street over Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony/through plate girder
Total Length: 129.3 Feet
Span Length: 65.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Wisconsin & Southern Railroad on Mill Street in Lodi
History: Built after 1918 with a secondhand railroad girder
Built:
Location: Columbia County
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The West Approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Deck and Parapet Wall, looking northeast
The deck is wood with an asphalt overlay. The bridge is signed for weight limits.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Girder Detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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The Deck Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Deck and South Parapet
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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The east approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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The East Abutment
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Underside Of Deck, Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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The South Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Truss Rust
The whole bridge could use a coat of paint.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Homes on the west edge of the bridge
These families appear to perhaps be fans of railroading.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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House in the Triangle - Trivia Alert!
Formed by Mill Street, Lodi Street and the railroad tracks, at the west end of the bridge. Note the street signs showing the intersection of Milwaukee Road and Hiawatha. (The Hiawatha was the most famous of the Milwaukee Road streamlined passenger trains.)
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Mill Street Bridge
Photo taken by Panoramio user Corey Coyle
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Mill Street Overpass
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Looking east
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
West approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
West abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
West pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
West approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
East approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
East pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Pier base
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Br. 24? This is Bridge #305, indicating Bridge #24 may be the original location
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Clearly a rebuilt railroad girder
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Poorly supported abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Looking west
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Main span
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Main span
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
East abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Girder
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
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Mill Street Overpass
Girder details. Empty holes strongly suggest a rebuilt railroad span
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.545086,-89.445030
Carries BNSF Railroad over Portage Canal
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Former vertical-lift bridge over navigation canal, now fixed
History:
Built: 1907
Location: Columbia County
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Looking northwest
The bridge is very short, crossing a narrow navigation canal
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
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Looking west
The oversized concrete footings also were the base for the now-removed lift towers
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
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Bridge footings and vertical guide
This is typical for all four corners. The sliced-off bolts for the tower mounts are visible in the snow.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
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Looking nothwest
The brackets on the sides may have held a walkway, but currently carry pipes and electric conduits. Being of riveted construction, they are probably original structure. The gear in the middle of the span is part of the original operating mechanism.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
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Looking north
After 60 years of neglect, the canal has silted in to under 1 foot depth... not enough for navigation of anything bigger than a rowboat! Steamboats up to 120 feet long used to pass though here.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
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Southeast footing
The footing itself is not original, being of welded steel construction.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
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Southeast footing
The sliced off bolts that secured the tower are visible here.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
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Locking mechanism, east end
This secured the bridge in the closed position. Keep in mind the span was counter-weighted, and did not require much force to lift!
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
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Underneath the span
Some gearing from the operating machinery is visible at mid-span.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
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Photo taken by Douglas Butler
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Photo taken by Amtrak290
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.624750,-89.127320
Carries Inglehart Road over Union Pacific Railroad (Formerly Chicago & Northwestern)
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: All-wood construction with steel center span; timber stringers, timber piers, timber deck (asphalt coated.)
Total Length: 128.0 Feet
Span Length: 30.8 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Union Pacific Railroad (Formerly Chicago & Northwestern) on Inglehart Road in Town of Scott
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930
Location: Columbia County
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Oblique View Of Bridge, Looking Southwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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Barrel Shot Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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Barrel Shot Looking North
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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West Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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Deck and East Railing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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Deck Detail
The wood deck is coated with asphalt.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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West Railing
It has seen better days.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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Center Span
Steel girders hold the center span.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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West Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.628965,-89.137124
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Fox River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Massive concrete arch
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Fox River on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Columbia County
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North Face
I know little about this arch except that it is a few hundred feet southeast of the Kowald Road Bridge and was likely built at the same time. The railroad built many arch bridges along the C&NW right-of-way.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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North Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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UP Fox River Arch
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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UP Fox River Arch
West Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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UP Fox River Arch
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
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UP Fox River Arch
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.311172,-89.530081
Carries Wisconsin & Southern Railroad over Water Street (WI-60)
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer on stone abutments
Total Length: 38.0 Feet
Span Length: 38.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Water Street (WI-60) on Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
History: Built Ca. 1940 on older abutments
Built:
Location: Columbia County
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267454
Water Street Viaduct
Photo taken by Panoramio user Corey Coyle
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WOSR Water Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
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WOSR Water Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
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WOSR Water Street Bridge
Accurate Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
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WOSR Water Street Bridge
Old Abutment Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
Status:
Location: 43.453317,-89.244877
Carries CMSTPP RR over Lowville Road
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 37.4 Feet
Overview: Girder bridge over Lowville Road on CMSTPP RR
History: Built 1906
Built: 1906
Location: Columbia County
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Status: Abandoned
Location: 43.537496,-89.463312
Carries Portage Canal over
Design: other
Design Details: Other
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned lock on Portage Canal
History: Built to replace original lock sometime in the 1930s. Abandoned in 1951
Built:
Location: Columbia County
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Looking west
Flood wall beyond the open gate now separates the canal from the Wisconsin River beyond.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
224673
Looking east
The narrow, straight canal connects to the Fox River, about 1-1/2 miles away.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
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Downstream Gate
Geared handles operate the valves at the bottom of the gate.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
224675
Looking west
The upstream gates have been frozen partially open for 60 years. The downstream gates are in the open position.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
224676
Looking east at the upstream gates
The lock was rebuilt in the 1930s with a concrete chamber and steel gates. Other locks on the upper river had wood or stone chambers and wooden gates.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
224677
Looking north at the upstream gates
The lock was rebuilt in the 1930s with a concrete chamber and steel gates. All other locks on the Upper Fox-Wisconsin system have been dismantled except the lock at Eureka, WI.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
224678
The canal today
About a quarter mile east of the lock. At this location the canal is so silted in that a kayak could not navigate it. Formerly, vessels as large as 120 feet long transited the canal.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.598181,-89.077189
Carries Sterk Road over Union Pacific Railroad
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 150.6 Feet
Span Length: 35.1 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Union Pacific Railroad on Sterk Road
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930
Location: Columbia County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.537860,-89.037950
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
Design: truss/through/lattice/quadrangular
Design Details: Quadrangular lattice through truss
Total Length: 176.0 Feet
Span Length: 146.0 Feet
Overview: Quadrangular lattice through truss bridge over Wisconsin & Southern Railroad on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1911
Built: 1911
Location: Columbia County
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243216
Photo taken by Keith Schmidt
255572
Photo taken by Tom White in June 2013
255573
Photo taken by Tom White in June 2013
255574
Photo taken by Tom White in June 2013
350637
Randolph Rail Crossing
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350638
Randolph Rail Crossing
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350639
Randolph Rail Crossing
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350640
Randolph Rail Crossing
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350641
Randolph Rail Crossing
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350642
Randolph Rail Crossing
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350643
Randolph Rail Crossing
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350644
Randolph Rail Crossing
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350645
Randolph Rail Crossing
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350646
Randolph Rail Crossing
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350647
Randolph Rail Crossing
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350648
Randolph Rail Crossing
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350649
Randolph Rail Crossing
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350650
Randolph Rail Crossing
Truss Details
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350651
Randolph Rail Crossing
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350652
Randolph Rail Crossing
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350653
Randolph Rail Crossing
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350654
Randolph Rail Crossing
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350655
Randolph Rail Crossing
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350656
Randolph Rail Crossing
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350657
Randolph Rail Crossing
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
Status: Open for trail usage
Location: 43.504496,-89.415407
Carries Duck Creek Road/Snowmobile Trail over Duck Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/alt-verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with alternating verticals
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Riveted/bolted Warren pony truss
History:
Built: ca.1920
Location: Columbia County
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247344
Elevation view from the west
Frozen creek makes for easy access to the side and underneath
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2013
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Very modern rail bridge
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2013
247346
Underneath
Surface rust, but in very good condition
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2013
247347
view of floor beam
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2013
247348
Oblique view of floor beam
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2013
247349
Oblique of truss web
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2013
247350
Inside view of truss
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2013
247351
View of rail bridge through the truss
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2013
247352
Oblique view of truss
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2013
247353
Insensitive modification
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2013
247354
Another truss view
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2013
247355
view of end post and upper chord
The orange thing is a closeable gate for the trail
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2013
247356
Portal view of bridge from the north
The transmission line in the background was the reason I found this bridge!
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2013
Status: No longer exists
Location: 43.545414,-89.444970
Carries Center Avenue Highway 33 over Navigation (Portage Canal of the Fox River)
Design: unknown
Design Details: It's an old swing type bridge
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Navigation (Portage Canal of the Fox River) on Highway 33 Center Avenue
History: Remove and replaced 1950
Built:
Location: Columbia County
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263664
Photo taken by Douglas Butler
402394
Portage Wisconsin Public Library
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in August 2013
Status: Destroyed by Tornado
Location: 43.629117,-89.779158
Carries Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad over Wisconsin River
Design: truss/deck/whipple
Design Details: Whipple deck truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Whipple deck truss bridge over Wisconsin River on Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1877, Replaced 1903
Built: 1877
Location: Columbia County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.358565,-89.585185
Carries Wisconsin & Southern Railroad over Unnamed Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 30.0 Feet
Span Length: 15.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Unnamed Creek on Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
History: Built 1896
Built: 1896
Location: Columbia County
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320779
WSOR Bridge #318
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320780
WSOR Bridge #318
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320781
WSOR Bridge #318
South Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320782
WSOR Bridge #318
North Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320783
WSOR Bridge #318
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.307164,-89.528827
Carries Wisconsin & Southern Railroad over Spring Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 48.0 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Spring Creek on Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
History: Built 1888, Widened 1896
Built: 1888
Location: Columbia County
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320788
WSOR Spring Creek Arch
Looking South. Bridge is nearly impossible to photograph without significant risk of barbed wire, or electric fences.
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320789
WSOR Spring Creek Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320790
WSOR Spring Creek Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320791
WSOR Spring Creek Arch
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320792
WSOR Spring Creek Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320793
WSOR Spring Creek Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.306664,-89.528762
Carries Wisconsin & Southern Railroad over Farm Road
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 15.0 Feet
Span Length: 15.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Farm Road on Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
History: Built 1888, Widened 1896
Built: 1888
Location: Columbia County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.365084,-89.596075
Carries Wisconsin & Southern Railroad over Unnamed Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 15.0 Feet
Span Length: 16.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Unnamed Creek on Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
History: Built 1879, Widened 1896
Built: 1896
Location: Columbia County
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320784
WSOR Bridge #322
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320785
WSOR Bridge #322
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320786
WSOR Bridge #322
Looking South. Bridge Underneath
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320787
WSOR Bridge #322
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
Status: Open with 5 ton limit
Location: 43.611530,-89.097174
Carries CR M over Union Pacific Railroad (former C&NW)
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 238.5 Feet
Span Length: 33.5 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Union Pacific Railroad on CR M
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Columbia County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.526344,-89.024864
Carries CR A over Union Pacific Railroad (former C&NW)
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 111.9 Feet
Span Length: 23.6 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Union Pacific Railroad on CR A
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Columbia County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.540669,-89.039909
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Cemetery Road
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 30.0 Feet
Span Length: 30.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Cemetery Road on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1911
Built: 1911
Location: Columbia County
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350631
UP Cemetery Road Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350632
UP Cemetery Road Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350633
UP Cemetery Road Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350634
UP Cemetery Road Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350635
UP Cemetery Road Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
350636
UP Cemetery Road Bridge
Expansion Point?
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2016
Status: No longer exists
Location: 43.545121,-89.445179
Carries Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Old Portage Line over Portage Canal
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder swing
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Portage Canal on Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Old Portage Line
History: Removed 1907
Built:
Location: Columbia County
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402578
403297
Removed 1907
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in September 2017
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.536603,-89.473914
Carries Cook Street/Wisconsin Highway 33 over Wisconsin River
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: Camelback through truss
Total Length: 600.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Camelback through truss bridge over Wisconsin River on Cook Street
History: Built 1906; Replaced 1964
Built: 1906
Location: Columbia County
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428066
Wisconsin River Bridge
1915 Postcard Image Provided by David Shedlock
428067
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
430003
The New Bridge on the Wisconsin
Portage, Wisconsin
1909 Postcard image provided by David Shedlock
438052
Circa 1906
Old Postcard View
438053
Circa 1906
Old Postcard View
457527
1908 postcard
Status: Destroyed by severe weather
Location: 43.536286,-89.474036
Carries Road over Wisconsin River
Design: truss/through/howe
Design Details: Howe through truss
Total Length: 650.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Howe through truss bridge over Wisconsin River on Road
History: Built 1868; Destroyed 1905
Built: 1868
Location: Columbia County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.388872,-89.402664
Carries Cth Q Main Street over Rowan Creek
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 62.7 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over Rowan Creek on Cth Q Main Street
History: Built 1997
Built: 1997
Location: Columbia County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 0.000000,0.000000
Carries over Fox River
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Fox River
History:
Built:
Location: Columbia County
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468380
East abutment
Photo taken by Jay Brendemuehl in March 2020
468381
west abutment
Photo taken by Jay Brendemuehl in March 2020
468382
location of former span
Photo taken by Jay Brendemuehl in March 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.303135,-89.527389
Carries Wisconsin & Southern Railroad over Ice Age Trail and Unnamed Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 52.0 Feet
Span Length: 26.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Ice Age Trail and Unnamed Creek on Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
History: Built 1896; Second track later removed
Built: 1896
Location: Columbia County
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491157
WSOR Bridge #300
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
491158
WSOR Bridge #300
South Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
491159
WSOR Bridge #300
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
491160
WSOR Bridge #300
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
491161
WSOR Bridge #300
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
491162
WSOR Bridge #300
Under beams
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
491163
WSOR Bridge #300
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
491164
WSOR Bridge #300
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
491165
WSOR Bridge #300
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
491166
WSOR Bridge #300
South Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
491167
WSOR Bridge #300
North Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in December 2020
Status: No longer exists
Location: 43.335711,-89.009516
Carries Mills Street (Likely location) over Crawfish River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 6-panel, pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Crawfish River likely on Mills Street
History:
Built:
Location: Columbia County
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509188
River Street Bridge
Photo from old postcard
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.
