Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.056630,-89.404150
Carries Arboretum Drive over Murphy Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 39.4 Feet
Span Length: 33.1 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Murphy Creek on Arboretum Drive in Madison
History: Built 1986
Built: 1986
Location: Dane County
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Barrel Shot Looking West
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124850
Oblique View North Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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North Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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North Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Deck and South Railing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Barrel Shot Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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South Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Photo taken by Richard Hurd
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.045750,-89.389130
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Bram Street
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Rock-faced, coursed ashlar, sandstone semi-circular arch bridge with heavily battered wing walls at the four corners. Springing about 2 feet above grade, the arch rises to a 12' clearance above a 24' span. The bridge is about 37' long and is about 37' wide. It is one of a handful of sandstone arch bridges, built by the C&NW that is extant. It is related to the the Viaduct Road Bridge, also in Dane County, as a contemporary that was built the same way, of the same materials, on the same line from Madison to Elroy.
Total Length: 24.0 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Bram Street on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1880, Widened 1898; Roadway work 2008
Built: 1880
Location: Dane County
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Barrel Shot, Looking West
As of September, 2008, the roadway under the arch has been modified to include protected walkways.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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The east face and northeast wing wall
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124830
Stone detail in the tunnel
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124831
The west face and northwest wing wall
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124832
Ring stone detail
If there is a date block, it is hidden by the clearance sign.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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The arch springs about 2' above grade and rises to a 12' clearance.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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The cap of the west face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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The top of the span
Looking north. The fallen tree over the tracks indicates that either this track has not been used in some time or the James Gang is preparing to hold up the express.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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UP Bram Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
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UP Bram Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
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UP Bram Street Bridge
North Wing
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
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UP Bram Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
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UP Bram Street Bridge
Commemorative Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
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UP Bram Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
Status: Open to traffic, 10-ton posted load
Location: 42.988100,-89.278650
Carries East Dyreson Road over Yahara River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Single-span, pinned connection, Pratt through truss, significant for its connection to the Milwaukee Bridge & Iron Company, one of the most prolific fabricators in Wisconsin with many installations in Wisconsin and Iowa, and as far away as Colorado and Texas.
Total Length: 127.3 Feet
Span Length: 124.0 Feet
Overview: Pinned Pratt through truss bridge over Yahara River on E. Dyreson Road
History: Built 1897; rehabilitated 1983, restored 2015
Built: 1897
Location: Dane County
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West Approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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West Portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Manufacturer's Plate
Well, that's where it was, anyway, unless this is another bridge by the obscure Two Holes In Span Bridge Co.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Deck and Truss Structrure
Looking east.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124818
Barrel Shot Looking West
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124819
Eyebar Detail
South side of bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124820
Lower Chord Detail
South side of bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124821
Mounting Shoe
Southeast quadrant. The bridge is listed as having a fixed mount on the west end. This end uses roller nest expansion bearings.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Lower chord to floor beam connections
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124823
View Of Upper Chord Connection
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Portal Bracing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Deck detail
The deck is wood with an asphalt overlay.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Web detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Unusual Detail
If anyone has a clue as to why two top braces have wood attached to them with U-bolts, please let us know.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Looking at the northern side of the bridge.
Photo taken by Eric Hanson in May 2010
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View of the southwestern side.
Photo taken by Eric Hanson in May 2010
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View of the southwestern under-side of the bridge
Photo taken by Eric Hanson in May 2010
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Underneath the western end looking to the east.
You can see the timbers that run longitudinally along the bridge and that support the driving surface.
Photo taken by Eric Hanson in May 2010
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Dyreson Road Truss Bridge
Panoramio user Corey Coyle
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Dyreson Road Truss Bridge
Panoramio user Corey Coyle
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Portal view looking west
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Portal view looking east
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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New railings and stop signs have been installed on either side
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Side view of truss and new wood guard railings
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Plaque
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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End post/bearing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Lower chord and guard railings
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Stabilizer rods
These have been attached to the abutment.
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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End post/lower chord pin connection
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Inside view looking east
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Laced vertical
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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View of Yahara River
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Turnbuckle
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Top chord/vertical/sway bracing connection
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Portal bracing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Vertical/bottom chord connection
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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View of new deck and guard railing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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End post
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Hip connection
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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End post with old plaque bolt holes
It may have been restored, but it's still the 2-hole bridge!
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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looking straight up the end post
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Upper bracing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Elevation looking north
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Oblique of south truss
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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East abutment and new timber deck
The stabilizer rods were not installed on this side...
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Underneath
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Underside and bottom chord
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Underneath
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Looking up at truss
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Floor beam
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.064400,-89.423550
Carries Edgewood Avenue over ICRR Rails to trail
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 213.9 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Lost concrete arch bridge over former ICRR on Edgewood Avenue in Madison
History: Built 1930; Refurbished 1950; Replaced 2006
Built: 1930
Location: Dane County
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The old has been replaced by the new - the east approach
The old viaduct was replaced by this one in 2006.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Barrel Shot Looking Northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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The deck and parapet walls
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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ICRR Rails to trail passes below
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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North elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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North face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Arch vault
It appears some sandstone from the old structure was maintained.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.059100,-89.417000
Carries Edgewood Avenue over Vilas Park Lagoon
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel concrete arch with stone facing
Total Length: 42.0 Feet
Span Length: 39.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Vilas Park Lagoon on Edgewood Avenue in Madison
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920
Location: Dane County
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124864
Oblique View West Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124865
Barrel Shot Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124866
The East Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124867
The Deck and West Parapet
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Parapet Stone Detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124869
The East Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Arch vault from the east
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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The South End of the west parapet wall
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Deck and parapet wall, looking northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Edgewood Avenue Bridge
Panoramio user Corey Coyle
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.097330,-89.335900
Carries Fair Oaks Avenue over Starkweather Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 28.2 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Starkweather Creek on Fair Oaks Avenue in Madison
History: Built 1997
Built: 1997
Location: Dane County
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The Southeast Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Deck
Most drivers along Fair Oaks Avenue probably have no idea they are driving over a stream.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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The Northwest Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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The Deck, Looking North
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.176510,-89.818710
Carries Hudson Road over Black Earth Creek
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 92.5 Feet
Span Length: 89.9 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Black Earth Creek on Hudson Road
History: Built 1922; Replace ca. 2006
Built: 1922
Location: Dane County
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GONE!
Replaced by this UCEB circa 2006.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2009
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.092000,-89.365300
Carries E. Johnson Street over Yahara River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 91.9 Feet
Span Length: 68.6 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Yahara River on E. Johnson Street in Madison
History: Built 1925
Built: 1925
Location: Dane County
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South Approach
Johnson Street runs parallel to Washtington Street along the isthmus, but while Washington Street leads directly to the capital, Johnson Street carries traffic away from the University of Wisconsin campus. About two blocks south of this bridge, Johnson Streen becomes one-way northeast while Gorham Street is one-way southwest.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Barrel Shot Looking North
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Deck Looking North
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Oblique View Looking North
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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The Arch Over the Yahara River, East Side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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The Arch Over the Yahara River, West Side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Oblique View Looking Northeast
The severe difference in stone color indicates that the tunnel over the Yahara River Bike Path was added recently.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Parapet Wall Detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124915
Deck Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124916
Barrel Shot Looking Southwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Overall View Looking North
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124918
East Elevation
The Yahara River is a tributary of the Rock River that flows from a source in the north part of Dane County. It feeds the five lakes in the chain that surround Madison. The most famous of the lakes are Menona and Mendota, that are separated by the isthmus that holds the City of Madison. Lake Monona is the site of the plane crash that killed Otis Redding on December 10, 1967. Several vehicle, bicycle/pedestrian and railway bridges cross the Yahara River between Monona and Mendota.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.278340,-89.510530
Carries Wisconsin & Southern Railway over Viaduct Road
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Rock-faced, coursed ashlar, limestone and sandstone bridge with heavily battered wing walls at the four corners. It has a single semi-circular arch built with limestone voussoirs. The bridge was widened about 20' in 1896 to accomodate dual tracks, now a single track. Imperfections in the arch vault show where stone was added at that time. Springing about 2 feet above grade, the arch rises to a 12' clearance above a 24' span. The bridge is about 37' long and is about 47' wide. It is one of a handful of sandstone arch bridges, built by the C&NW that is extant.
This bridge is related to the Bram Street Bridge in Madison, as a contemporary that is built of the same materials about the same time on the same line that ran from Madison to Elroy. This line is still active, the line on the Bram Street Bridge, currently, is not active.
Total Length: 37.0 Feet
Span Length: 37.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Viaduct Road on Wisconsin & Southern (formerly C&NW)
History: Built 1881 by Chicago & Northwestern Railway; widened for double tracks in 1896
Built: 1881
Location: Dane County
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The West face
The bridge is built with two distinctly different types of stone, limestone and sandstone, note the change in colors. It was built in 1881 by the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad and modified in 1896. (The datestone on this side reads, "1896" while the datestone on the east side reads, "1881.") Heavy wing walls on both sides reinforce the structure.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Linestone Ashlar
Note the grooves, indicating power drills used in the quarrying process to allow blasting the rock free.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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The west datestone
The east datestone reads, "1881." The bridge was widened in 1896 to allow building a double-track mainline, which also explains different dates. The second track has since been removed.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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The change from limestone to sandstone.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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The keystone
The arch springs two feet from grade then rises 12 feet over a 24 foot span.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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The Vault
Although it is not obvious in the photos, there is a distinct line that indicates where stone was added in 1896 to widen the bridge. The stones are of a different color from those quarried 15 years earlier.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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The East Portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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The East Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Military Road Marker - Trivia Alert!
Located just east of the subject bridge, the Military Road connected Fort Howard in Green Bay and Fort Crawford in Prarie du Chien. Fort Crawford was the location of extensive research into the human digestive process between 1829-1831. Alexis St. Martin suffered a gunshot wound that left a flap in his stomach wall, allowing Dr. William Beaumont to observe the digestive process by inserting a tube into St. Martin's stomach. Today, the Military Road is most closely followed by US 151 but not that close.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
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Photo taken by Eric Hanson in May 2010
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Photo taken by Eric Hanson in May 2010
192088
Photo taken by Eric Hanson in May 2010
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RR Tracks Over Vladuct RD At Johnson RD
Photo taken by Panoramio user Corey Coyle
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WOSR Viaduct Road Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
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WOSR Viaduct Road Bridge
North Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
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WOSR Viaduct Road Bridge
South Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
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WOSR Viaduct Road Bridge
Underside
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
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WOSR Viaduct Road Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
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WOSR Viaduct Road Bridge
Date #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
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WOSR Viaduct Road Bridge
Date #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.088100,-89.358250
Carries Williamson Street over Yahara River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 54.5 Feet
Span Length: 48.6 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Yahara River on Williamson Street in Madison
History: Built 1905; rehabilitated 1930
Built: 1905
Location: Dane County
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East Elevation, Looking West
The Yahara River is a tributary of the Rock River that flows from a source in the north part of Dane County. It feeds the five lakes in the chain that surround Madison. The most famous of the lakes are Menona and Mendota, that are separated by the isthmus that holds the City of Madison. Lake Monona is the site of the plane crash that killed Otis Redding on December 10, 1967. Several vehicle, bicycle/pedestrian and railway bridges cross the Yahara River between Monona and Mendota.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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The East Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Deck Looking Northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Sidewalk and Railing Detail, looking North
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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West Parapet and Sidewalk
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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West Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Oblique View Looking Southeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Deck and Iron Rail Looking Southeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Barrel Shot Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Published prior to 1923
Status: Replaced in 2007 During the Washington Street Reconstruction
Location: 43.090000,-89.361667
Carries US 151 over Yahara River
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Prairie Revival Arch
Total Length: 87.9 Feet
Span Length: 78.1 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Yahara River on US 151 in Madison
History: Built 1905; rehabilitated 1950; Replaced 2007
Built: 1905
Location: Dane County
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East Elevation
The modern bridge was designed as a revival Prarie Style design.
The Yahara River is a tributary of the Rock River that flows from a source in the north part of Dane County. It feeds the five lakes in the chain that surround Madison. The most famous of the lakes are Menona and Mendota, that are separated by the isthmus that holds the City of Madison. Lake Monona is the site of the plane crash that killed Otis Redding on December 10, 1967. Several vehicle, bicycle/pedestrian and railway bridges cross the Yahara River between Monona and Mendota.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Dedication Plaque
This plaque adorned the bridge that this one replaced. There are two such plaques, both are on display at the site. The text reads:
THIS BRIDGE PRESENTED TO THE CITY OF MADISON BY CONSUL HALLE STEENSLAND IN COMMEMORATION OF HIS FIFTY YEARS OF RESIDENCE IN THE CITY 1855 - 1905
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Historical Plaque
This plaque explains the historic bridge that was replaced. There are two such plaques on display here. The text reads:
The Steensland Bridge was named after Norwegian Consul Halle Steensland who donated $10,000 in 1904 for construction of a stone bridge over the Yahara River. The bridge was widened in 1950 reusing the original stone facing. The bridge was replaced with the reconstruction of East Washington Avenue in 2006. The plaque above, from the original Steensland Bridge, is displayed here as a connection to the rich past of the Yahara River Parkway. The design of the bridge reflects the ideas of the "Prairie School" style of landscape architecture, as originally envisioned in the Yahara River Master Plan, prepared in the late 1800's by O.C. Siminds, and later updated in 1911 by John Nolen.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Light Standard
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Bike Tunnel
Note the light fixtures that are aimed between the arch beams. These create dramatic nightime lighting.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Arch Beams
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Deck Looking Northeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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West pedestrian walkway, parapet and light standard detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Light Standard
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Barrel Shot Looking Southwest
The State Capitol can be seen on the horizon. Washington Street leads directly to Capitol Square.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Oblique View Looking Southwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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East Elevation
The boat appears to be disappearing into the Yahara River Triangle, but it's actually just the merge point of digital stitching.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning
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Steensland Bridge
original bridge
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.088905,-89.360144
Carries Wisconsin and Southern Railroad over Yahara River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 80.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Yahara River on Wisconsin and Southern Railroad
History: Built 1900
Built: 1900
Location: Dane County
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Photo taken by Brad
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WSOR Yahara River Bridge (S)
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Yahara River Bridge (S)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Yahara River Bridge (S)
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Yahara River Bridge (S)
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430930
WSOR Yahara River Bridge (S)
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Yahara River Bridge (S)
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Yahara River Bridge (S)
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Yahara River Bridge (S)
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Yahara River Bridge (S)
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.089444,-89.360833
Carries Main Street over Yahara River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details:
This arch bridge replaced an arch bridge built in 1925-26 and
Total Length: 91.9 Feet
Span Length: 59.7 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Yahara River on Main Street in Madison
History: Replaced a historic bridge 1999
Built: 1999
Location: Dane County
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Barrel Shot Looking South
Main Street was under reconstruction at the time these photos were taken.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Deck and West Parapet Wall Looking Southwest
Note the faithful reproduction of the neoclassical balustrades and railings.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Deck and West Parapet Wall Looking Northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Oblique View Looking Northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Dateblock and balustrade detail, looking Northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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The West Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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West Elevation
The Yahara River is a tributary of the Rock River that flows from a source in the north part of Dane County. It feeds the five lakes in the chain that surround Madison. The most famous of the lakes are Menona and Mendota, that are separated by the isthmus that holds the City of Madison. Lake Monona is the site of the plane crash that killed Otis Redding on December 10, 1967. Several vehicle, bicycle/pedestrian and railway bridges cross the Yahara River between Monona and Mendota.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Date Block and Balustrade Detail, Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.085833,-89.355000
Carries Rutledge Street over Yahara River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details:
Closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 91.9 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Arch bridge over Yahara River on Rutledge Street in Madison
History: Replaced a historic arch bridge in 1997
Built: 1997
Location: Dane County
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West Elevation
The Yahara River is a tributary of the Rock River that flows from a source in the north part of Dane County. It feeds the five lakes in the chain that surround Madison. The most famous of the lakes are Menona and Mendota, that are separated by the isthmus that holds the City of Madison. Just beyond this bridge view is Lake Monona, the site of the plane crash that killed Otis Redding on December 10, 1967. This is the easternmost of several bridges that cross the Yahara River between Monona and Mendota.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Oblique View, Looking Southeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Arch Vault Detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Barrel Shot Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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East Elevation, Looking Southwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Dateblock
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Deck and West Railing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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East Face, Looking Northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
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Light standard detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124886
Barrel Shot Looking North
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124887
Neoclassical Balustrade Detail
The old style urn ballustrades have been faithfully reproduced here, and on other Madison bridges.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124888
Stop Sign Mount
Old style standard mounting, holding stop signs, probably installed decades ago.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124889
West Elevation
That's Lake Monona just beyond the bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
309517
Yahara River Parkway - Rutledge St. bridge
Panoramio user Corey Coyle
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.094444,-89.369722
Carries Sherman Avenue over Yahara River
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 80.1 Feet
Span Length: 48.6 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over Yahara River on Sherman Avenue in Madison
History: Built 1934; rehabilitated 2003
Built: 1934
Location: Dane County
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124992
Overview, looking northwest
This is the (north) western-most automobile bridge on the Madison isthmus that crosses the Yahara River. There are also three pedestrian/bicycle crossings and two active railroad crossing.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124993
The east face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124994
Deck Looking North
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124995
Railing Detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124996
Deck Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124997
West Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124998
Date Block
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
124999
Historical Plaque
The plaque tells the story better than I can.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125000
Yahara River Lock
The lock allows boat traffic to use the Yahara River to travel between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona. Lake Mendota is maintained at a level 4'9" higher than Lake Monona. The Yahara River is a tributary of the Rock River that flows from a source in the north part of Dane County. It feeds the five lakes in the chain that surround Madison. The most famous of the lakes are Menona and Mendota, that are separated by the isthmus that holds the City of Madison. Lake Monona is the site of the plane crash that killed Otis Redding on December 10, 1967. Several vehicle, bicycle/pedestrian and railway bridges cross the Yahara River between Monona and Mendota.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125001
The View From The Bridge
The buildings across the far shore are on the University of Wisconsin Campus.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 43.088300,-89.358600
Carries Capitol City Trail over Yahara River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony/through plate girder
Total Length: 80.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Yahara River on Capitol City Trail in Madison
History: Built 1904
Built: 1904
Location: Dane County
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125002
Oblique View East Side
Madison is both the state capital of Wisconsin and the home of the University of Wisconsin. The city is committed to bicycle ridership, with special bike lanes on thoroufares and a series of state trails on former railroad right-of-ways. The Madison trails connect to other state trails, one connecting Madison to the Hank Aaron State Trail in Milwaukee. In the not-too-distant future, you will be able to bike from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River and cross this bridge in the process.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125003
Barrel Shot Looking Northeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125004
Oblique View West Side
The Yahara River is a tributary of the Rock River that flows from a source in the north part of Dane County. It feeds the five lakes in the chain that surround Madison. The most famous of the lakes are Menona and Mendota, that are separated by the isthmus that holds the City of Madison. Lake Monona is the site of the plane crash that killed Otis Redding on December 10, 1967. Several vehicle, bicycle/pedestrian and railway bridges cross the Yahara River between Monona and Mendota.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125005
Manufacturer's Plaque
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
241287
Photo taken by Brad
430935
Yahara River Trail Bridge (S)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430936
Yahara River Trail Bridge (S)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430937
Yahara River Trail Bridge (S)
East abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430938
Yahara River Trail Bridge (S)
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430939
Yahara River Trail Bridge (S)
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430940
Yahara River Trail Bridge (S)
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430941
Yahara River Trail Bridge (S)
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 43.090960,-89.363300
Carries Branch of the Capital City Trail over Yahara River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony/through plate girder
Total Length: 75.0 Feet
Span Length: 75.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Yahara River on Branch of the Capital City Trail in Madison
History: Built 1904
Built: 1904
Location: Dane County
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125006
Barrel Shot Looking Northwest
The Yahara River is a tributary of the Rock River that flows from a source in the north part of Dane County. It feeds the five lakes in the chain that surround Madison. The most famous of the lakes are Menona and Mendota, that are separated by the isthmus that holds the City of Madison. Lake Monona is the site of the plane crash that killed Otis Redding on December 10, 1967. Several vehicle, bicycle/pedestrian and railway bridges cross the Yahara River between Monona and Mendota.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125007
East Side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125008
How did this get in there?
Imagine that - a railroad bridge in Madison that hasn't been made into a bike trail - yet. This line was built by the Chicago & Northwestern Railway (now UPRR) to connect Madison to Elroy. It also crosses the Viaduct Road Arch Bridge. The line added a second track in the late 19th Century (you can see where it was on the right side of the bridge) but the second track was removed years ago.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
285861
Yahara River Trail Bridge (N)
From WSOR Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285862
Yahara River Trail Bridge (N)
From WSOR Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285863
Yahara River Trail Bridge (N)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285864
Yahara River Trail Bridge (N)
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285865
Yahara River Trail Bridge (N)
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285866
Yahara River Trail Bridge (N)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285867
Yahara River Trail Bridge (N)
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285868
Yahara River Trail Bridge (N)
Missing Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
Status: Open to pedestrians
There has been $2,000,000.00 earmarked in the stimulus bill to upgrade the pavilion and to replace at least one, and perhaps more, of the bridges in Tenney Park.
Location: 43.092500,-89.369250
Carries Pedestrian Walkways over Tenny Park Lagoon
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Several bridges over Tenny Park Lagoon on Pedestrian Walkways in Madison
History:
Built:
Location: Dane County
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125018
Historical Marker
This is not in Tenney Park, but it does describe the Yahara River Parkway and Tenney Park designs. Tenney Park was built on the far eastern end of Madison in 1901 where the Yahara River flows out of Lake Mendota.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125019
Marston Avenue Footbridge
Most of Tenney Park is built on a man-made island. It is accessable by using a number of bridges that allow access to the island from all directions. Most of the bridges were built prior to 1940.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125020
Marston Avenue Bridge
Not likely that anyone will try to drive a car across here but it looks wide enough to do so.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125021
Cable Stayed Footbridge
This appears to be the newest of the bridges. It features twin rainbow arches to support the structure. The deck is steel grate.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125022
Cable Stayed Bridge East Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125023
Simple Concrete Arch
There are two bridges like this one in the park. Update 3/27/09: There has been a request made for $2,000,000.00 in the stimulus bill to upgrade the pavilion and to replace this bridge, perhaps all of the footbridges (feetbridge?) in Tenney Park.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125024
Simple Concrete Arch
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125025
Simple Concrete Arch
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125026
Stone Arch
This bridge on the far west side of the park, near the Yahara River Lock, was built in 1929.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125027
Barrel Shot Looking Northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125028
South Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125029
Arch Detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125030
Memorial Plaque
A.G. Zimmerman was a prominent judge in Madison. The stone was set in 1929 and touched up by a local artisan in 2008.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
309514
Tenney Park - Steel Pedestrian Bridge
Panoramio user Corey Coyle
309515
Tenney Park - Steel Pedestrian Bridge
Panoramio user Corey Coyle
309516
Tenney Park Bridge
Panoramio user Corey Coyle
316235
Scene in Tenney Park, Madison, Wisconsin
Boston Public Library
316236
The fishing lagoon in Tenney Park for Children, Madison, Wisconsin
Boston Public Library
Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 43.087250,-89.356800
Carries Jenifer Street over Yahara River
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Laminated wood beam with concrete deck
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Laminated wood beam bicycle/pedestrian bridge over Yahara River on Jenifer Street in Madison
History:
Built:
Location: Dane County
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125053
East Face
This laminated wood beam bridge crosses the Yahara River near Lake Monona. Madison is a city that is dedicated to bicycle usage, including special bike lanes on major thoroughfares, several dedicated trails that are former railroad rights of way, and several dedicated bridges such as this one.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125054
Barrel Shot Looking Southwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
125055
West Face
The Yahara River is a tributary of the Rock River that flows from a source in the north part of Dane County. It feeds the five lakes in the chain that surround Madison. The most famous of the lakes are Menona and Mendota, that are separated by the isthmus that holds the City of Madison. Lake Monona is the site of the plane crash that killed Otis Redding on December 10, 1967. Several vehicle, bicycle/pedestrian and railway bridges cross the Yahara River between Monona and Mendota.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
309518
Yahara River Parkway - Jenifer St. pedestrian bridge
Panoramio user Corey Coyle
Status:
Location: 43.095000,-89.370350
Carries over Yahara River
Design: other
Design Details: Dams and Locks
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Dams and locks over Yahara River
History:
Built:
Location: Dane County
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148096
Mendota Lock & Dam
Also known as the Tenney Park Dam. The original wooden dam was built circa 1847 for a flour mill. It was replaced by a concrete dam, and a lock was added, in 1899. The current lock & dam was built in 1959.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008
148097
Lake Waubesa Lock & Dam
Looking upstream. To the left of the lock, there is a dam (all gates currently removed). And if we want to be picky, we could also include the two reinforced concrete footbriges over the dlock. (The lock and dam were built in 1938.)
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
148098
Gate detail of the lock
The handwheel each side operated the gate (currently padlocked and frozen in position). Similar handwheels operated the valve gates for flooding and draining the lock.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
148099
Gate Detail
Gates are riveted steel, lock and dam are concrete.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
148100
Lake Kegonsa Lock & Dam
Looking downstream; this lock is several miles and one lake downstream. Again, gates frozen open but it looks like there has been vandalism. (The lock and dam were built in 1938.)
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
148101
Lake Kegonsa Lock & Dam
Notice the steps thoughtfully provided to get headroom under the bridges! The valve stand for the lock fill is visible at the stairs to the nearest bridge.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
148102
Lake Kegonsa Lock & Dam
Looking across dam at the lock chamber; dam gates are all removed.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
174100
View from the Lake Mendota breakwater
This is the Lake Mendota Lock, the only one currently in operation. The lock is just to the left of the lighthouse
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2010
174101
The lock in operation - 1
The water is drained out of the lock, lowering the boats down to the level of the next lake.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2010
174102
The lock in operation - 2
Once the lock is drained, the Tainter gate rotates up. This differs from the usual miter-gate lock.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2010
174103
The lock in operation - 3
Finished rotating, the gate stops.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2010
174104
The lock in operation - 4
Now the boats leave the lock, continuing to the next lake.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2010
Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 42.860540,-89.531700
Carries Badger State Trail over Sugar River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 150.0 Feet
Span Length: 150.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Sugar River on Badger State Trail
History: Built 1887
Built: 1887
Location: Dane County
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191032
Builder's Plaque
"Union Bridge Co., Builders, Buffalo, N.Y., 1887"
Photo taken by Eric Hanson in September 2010
191033
View of northwest corner
Photo taken by Eric Hanson in September 2010
191034
Looking to the south
Photo taken by Eric Hanson in September 2010
257252
Old Belleville Railroad Bridge
View from River Street
Photo taken by Corey Coyle
320701
Belleville Trail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320702
Belleville Trail Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320703
Belleville Trail Bridge
Bridge Number
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320704
Belleville Trail Bridge
River
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320705
Belleville Trail Bridge
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320706
Belleville Trail Bridge
Inside Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320707
Belleville Trail Bridge
Builders Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320708
Belleville Trail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320709
Belleville Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320710
Belleville Trail Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320711
Belleville Trail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320712
Belleville Trail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320713
Belleville Trail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320714
Belleville Trail Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320715
Belleville Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320716
Belleville Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320717
Belleville Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
320718
Belleville Trail Bridge
From WI-92
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2015
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.073296,-89.166143
Carries Trail over Koshkonong Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Through plate girder bridge over Koshkonong Creek on Trail
History:
Built:
Location: Dane County
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Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.064486,-89.098421
Carries Trail over Koshkonong Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Koshkonong Creek on Trail
History:
Built:
Location: Dane County
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Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 43.263651,-89.724203
Carries Abandoned Wisconsin Southern Railroad over Wisconsin River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 425.0 Feet
Span Length: 150.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Wisconsin River on Abandoned Wisconsin Southern Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Dane County
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241682
Bridge is in the background
Photo taken by Lance
422304
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Pier #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422305
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422306
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422307
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422308
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Pier #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422309
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422310
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422311
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422312
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422313
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Pier #4
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422314
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Girder Detail
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422315
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422316
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422317
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422318
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422319
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422320
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Inside Trusses
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422321
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422322
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Vertical Member
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422323
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422324
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422325
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422326
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Pier #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422327
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422328
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
East Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422329
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
West Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422330
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422331
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422332
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Vertical Members
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422333
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422334
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422335
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
422336
Sauk City Back Channel Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.111930,-89.646008
Carries Highway 14 over Stream
Design: frame/concrete
Design Details: Concrete rigid frame
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete rigid frame bridge over Stream on Highway 14
History:
Built:
Location: Dane County
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257254
Highway 14 Bridge Over the Brewery Creek
Photo taken by Corey Coyle
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.133810,-89.384341
Carries Railraod (WSOR) over Troy Drive
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details:
Total Length: 44.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Troy Drive on Railroad (WSOR)
History:
Built:
Location: Dane County
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309519
C&NW Troy Drive Overpass
Panoramio user Corey Coyle
430908
WSOR Troy Drive Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430909
WSOR Troy Drive Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430910
WSOR Troy Drive Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430911
WSOR Troy Drive Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430912
WSOR Troy Drive Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.073570,-89.425154
Carries Railraod (WSOR) over Walnut Street
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 58.1 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Walnut Street on Railraod (WSOR)
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930
Location: Dane County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 42.926907,-89.386205
Carries Chicago & Northwestern Railroad over Jefferson Street
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Stone abutment
Total Length: 27.9 Feet
Span Length: 27.9 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony/through plate girder bridge over Jefferson Street on Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
History: Built 1898
Built: 1898
Location: Dane County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.049403,-89.389339
Carries Wisconsin & Southern Railroad over Wingra Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 14.0 Feet
Span Length: 14.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Wingra Creek on Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
History: Built 1880, Widened 1898
Built: 1880
Location: Dane County
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271959
Photo taken by Bob Stoffs
285869
Wingra Creek Stone Arch
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285870
Wingra Creek Stone Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285871
Wingra Creek Stone Arch
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285872
Wingra Creek Stone Arch
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285873
Wingra Creek Stone Arch
North Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285874
Wingra Creek Stone Arch
South Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285875
Wingra Creek Stone Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285876
Wingra Creek Stone Arch
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285877
Wingra Creek Stone Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285878
Wingra Creek Stone Arch
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.091178,-89.363590
Carries Wisconsin & Southern Railway over Yahara River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 75.0 Feet
Span Length: 75.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Yahara River on Wisconsin & Southern Railway
History: Built 1903, Replaced November 2019
Built: 1903
Location: Dane County
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285856
WSOR Yahara River Bridge (N)
Looking North. The Wisconsin Historical Society records list this bridge as 1900, and its neighbor as 1904.
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285857
WSOR Yahara River Bridge (N)
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285858
WSOR Yahara River Bridge (N)
Distant Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285859
WSOR Yahara River Bridge (N)
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
285860
WSOR Yahara River Bridge (N)
From Trail Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.127577,-89.377584
Carries Wisconsin & Southern Railroad over Warner Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 10.0 Feet
Span Length: 10.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Warner Creek on Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
History: Built 1881, Widened 1896
Built: 1881
Location: Dane County
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309520
Stone arch bridge over Warner Creek
Panoramio user Corey Coyle
430903
WSOR Warner Creek Arch
East Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430904
WSOR Warner Creek Arch
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430905
WSOR Warner Creek Arch
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430906
WSOR Warner Creek Arch
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430907
WSOR Warner Creek Arch
Wing Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.150658,-89.402467
Carries Wisconsin & Southern Railroad over Yahara River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 94.0 Feet
Span Length: 55.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Yahara River on Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
History: Built 1896, Lengthened 1907
Built: 1896
Location: Dane County
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309573
Old C&NW Over the Yahara River
Panoramio user Corey Coyle
309574
Old C&NW Over the Yahara River
Panoramio user Corey Coyle
430913
WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430914
WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430915
WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430916
WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430917
WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430918
WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430920
WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430921
WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430922
WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430923
WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430924
WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
North End
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430925
WSOR Cherokee Marsh Bridge
South End
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.053810,-89.380552
Carries Wisconsin & Southern Railroad over Wingra Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Wingra Creek on Wisconsin & Southern Railroad
History: Built 1905
Built: 1905
Location: Dane County
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Wingra Creek
Panoramio user Corey Coyle
430893
WSOR Wingra Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430894
WSOR Wingra Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430895
WSOR Wingra Creek Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430896
WSOR Wingra Creek Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430897
WSOR Wingra Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430898
WSOR Wingra Creek Bridge
Pedestrian Underpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430899
WSOR Wingra Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430900
WSOR Wingra Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.137575,-89.741200
Carries WSOR Railroad over Black Earth Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 67.0 Feet
Span Length: 67.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Black Earth Creek on WSOR Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Dane County
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380164
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380165
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380161
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380162
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380163
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Looking East Across Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Taf
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Looking West Along Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380157
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Looking East Along Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
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WSOR Bridge over the Black Earth Creek
Photo taken by Panoramio user Corey Coyle
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 42.928639,-89.505444
Carries Sun Valley Parkway over Ice Age/Badger State Trail
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Concrete Tee beam
Total Length: 117.1 Feet
Span Length: 36.4 Feet
Overview: Concrete tee beam bridge over Ice Age/Badger State Trail on Sun Valley Parkway
History: Built 1936
Built: 1936
Location: Dane County
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350353
Long view of beams
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Underneath
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Pier
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Portal view looking east
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
350357
Elevation
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
350358
Car crossing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Abutment/wingwall
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
350360
Plaque
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
350361
View of railing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
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Railing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in March 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.115754,-89.669883
Carries Wisconsin and Southern Railroad over Black Earth Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 67.0 Feet
Span Length: 67.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Black Earth Creek on Wisconsin and Southern Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Dane County
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430870
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #4
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430871
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #4
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430872
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #4
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430873
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #4
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #4
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #4
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #4
Broken Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #4
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #4
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.114752,-89.664432
Carries Wisconsin and Southern Railroad over Black Earth Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 52.0 Feet
Span Length: 26.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Black Earth Creek on Wisconsin and Southern Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Dane County
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430879
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430881
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430882
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430886
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
West Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430891
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430892
WSOR Black Earth Creek Bridge #3
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.203267,-89.471157
Carries Wisconsin and Southern Railroad over Branch of Sixmile Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 18.0 Feet
Span Length: 18.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Branch of Sixmile Creek on Wisconsin and Southern Railroad
History: Built 1896, Eastbound Span Replaced 1951
Built: 1896
Location: Dane County
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430955
WSOR Bridge #277
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Bridge #277
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Bridge #277
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Bridge #277
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Bridge #277
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Bridge #277
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Bridge #277
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Bridge #277
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430963
WSOR Bridge #277
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430964
WSOR Bridge #277
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430965
WSOR Bridge #277
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.124765,-89.374662
Carries Wisconsin and Southern Railroad over Sheridan Drive
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 95.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Sheridan Drive on Wisconsin and Southern Railroad
History: Built 1966
Built: 1966
Location: Dane County
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430942
WSOR Sheridan Drive Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Sheridan Drive Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Sheridan Drive Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Sheridan Drive Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Sheridan Drive Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Sheridan Drive Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Sheridan Drive Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Sheridan Drive Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Sheridan Drive Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430951
WSOR Sheridan Drive Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430952
WSOR Sheridan Drive Bridge
Cut Down Piers
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Sheridan Drive Bridge
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430954
WSOR Sheridan Drive Bridge
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 42.921301,-89.217034
Carries Wisconsin and Southern Railroad over Yahara River
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 85.0 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Yahara River on Wisconsin and Southern Railroad
History: Built 1912
Built: 1912
Location: Dane County
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430966
WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
Center Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
Span #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
Date Stamp
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
Deterioration
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Stoughton Millpond Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 42.912902,-89.210425
Carries Wisconsin and Southern Railroad over Garden Avenue
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 45.0 Feet
Span Length: 25.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Garden Avenue on Wisconsin and Southern Railroad
History: Built Ca. 1912
Built: 1912
Location: Dane County
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430981
WSOR Garden Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Garden Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
430983
WSOR Garden Avenue Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Garden Avenue Bridge
South Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Garden Avenue Bridge
Main Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Garden Avenue Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Garden Avenue Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Garden Avenue Bridge
North Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Garden Avenue Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Garden Avenue Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Garden Avenue Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Garden Avenue Bridge
Destroyed Date Stamp
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
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WSOR Garden Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2018
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.023841,-89.461021
Carries Badger State Trail over Cannonball Path
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 156.0 Feet
Span Length: 51.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Cannonball Path on Badger State Trail
History: Built 1887
Built: 1887
Location: Dane County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 42.829306,-89.020976
Carries WI 59 over Rock River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: (4)8-panel, pinned Pratt through trusses
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Rock River on WI 59
History:
Built:
Location: Dane County
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469923
Newville Bridge
1931 view
Photo from old postcard
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.172402,-89.788429
Carries US 14 over Black Earth Creek
Design: truss/deck
Design Details: Deck truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Deck truss bridge over Black Earth Creek on US 14
History:
Built:
Location: Dane County
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495189
US 14 Black Earth Creek Bridge
1940s view
Photo from old postcard
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 42.860833,-89.533299
Carries River Street over Sugar River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Sugar River on River Street
History: built in the late 1890s by WIBCo. (based on design characteristics & plaque)
Built: 1890s.
Location: Dane County
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498157
River Street Bridge
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.205750,-89.724639
Carries Lrd Wilkenson Road over Dunlap Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 23.3 Feet
Span Length: 22.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Dunlap Creek on Lrd Wilkenson Road
History: Built 1927
Built: 1927
Location: Dane County
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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.
