Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.863191,-91.190201
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Unnamed Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Unnamed Creek on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: La Crosse County
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485929
C&NW Bridge #650.5
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485930
C&NW Bridge #650.5
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485931
C&NW Bridge #650.5
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485932
C&NW Bridge #650.5
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485933
C&NW Bridge #650.5
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485934
C&NW Bridge #650.5
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485935
C&NW Bridge #650.5
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485936
C&NW Bridge #650.5
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485937
C&NW Bridge #650.5
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485938
C&NW Bridge #650.5
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485939
C&NW Bridge #650.5
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485940
C&NW Bridge #650.5
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.730000,-90.967222
Carries CTH G over Coon Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 105.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.7 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Coon Creek on CTH G
History: Built 1939
Built: 1939
Location: La Crosse County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.032149,-91.141836
Carries CTH M over Fleming Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren/verticals
Design Details: Warren pony truss with all verticals
Total Length: 135.5 Feet
Span Length: 130.9 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Fleming Creek on CTH M
History: Built 1939
Built: 1939
Location: La Crosse County
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331552
Overview Looking Southwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331553
East Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331554
Barrel Shot Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331555
Barrel Shot Looking North
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331556
Deck and West Truss
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331557
West Truss
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331558
Deck and East Truss
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331559
Overview Looking Northeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331560
Painting ID
The bridge looks pretty good for having been painted 29 years ago.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331561
ID Plate
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
Status: Demolished after McGilvray Road was moved to a new alignment
Location: 44.024321,-91.340386
Carries Old McGilvray Road over Black River
Design: truss/through/pennsylvania
Design Details: Pennsylvania through truss
Total Length: 254.0 Feet
Span Length: 250.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pennsylvania through truss bridge over Black River on Old McGilvray Road
History: Completed February 20, 1892, by the Clinton Bridge Co.; demolished 1954
Built: 1892
Location: La Crosse County
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454358
McGilvray Ferry Bridge
The Winona Daily News: May 1 1950
454359
McGilvray Ferry Bridge
The Winona Daily News: May 1 1950
454360
McGilvray Ferry Bridge
The Winona Daily News: May 1 1950
495991
Courtesy of the La Crosse Tribune
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 44.020794,-91.307929
Carries Old McGilvray Road over Branch of Black River
Design: truss/pony/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring pony truss
Total Length: 134.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Two-span bowstring truss bridge over a tributary of Black River on Old McGilvray Road in Van Loon Wildlife Area
History: Built 1906 by the the La Crosse Bridge & Steel Co.
Built: 1906
Location: La Crosse County
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109005
Deck view
Photo taken July 1987 by Martin Stupich for the Historic American Engineering Record
141594
Detail View Of Vertical Member, Top Chord Hanger, South Side, Looking East
As of 1987 this was one of seven bowstring arch bridges left in Wisconsin. The others are the Fountain Island Bridge in Fond du Lac, the Tivoli Island Bridge in Watertown and the McGilvray Road bridges in La Crosse, County. They are listed here as McGilvray Road Bridge No. 2, McGilvray Road Bridge No. 3, McGilvray Road Bridge No. 4 and McGilvray Road Bridge No. 6.
Photo taken by Martin Stupich July 1987 for HAER
141595
Detail View Of Center Pier From Deck
Photo taken by Martin Stupich July 1987 for HAER
141596
Detail View Of North Truss. 'Az' Chord Hanger, Looking North
Photo taken by Martin Stupich July 1987 for HAER
331562
Approach
The McGilvray Road is still in place, although it is long closed to vehicular traffic and well overgrown. The trail from the parking area to Bridge #1 is graveled and well traveled.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331563
Barrel Shot Looking West
One of the volunteers from the Friends of McGilvray Road was working on redecking Bridge #1 when I visited.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331564
North Trusses
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331565
Deck and South Trusses
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331566
Typical Upper Chord Joint
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331567
Deck Looking Northeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331568
Barrel Shot Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331569
On To Bridge #2
The trail as seen from the west portal of Bridge #1
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 44.021018,-91.310820
Carries Old McGilvray Road over Branch of Black River
Design: truss/pony/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring pony truss
Total Length: 141.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Two-span bowstring truss bridge over a tributary of Black River on Old McGilvray Road in Van Loon Wildlife Area
History: Built 1908 by the the La Crosse Bridge & Steel Co.
Built: 1908
Location: La Crosse County
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109006
Overview
Color photo submitted by Phil Yehle
141597
General View Of East End, Looking West
As of 1987 this was one of seven bowstring arch bridges left in Wisconsin. The others are the Fountain Island Bridge in Fond du Lac, the Tivoli Island Bridge in Watertown and the McGilvray Road bridges in La Crosse, County. They are listed here as McGilvray Road Bridge No. 1, McGilvray Road Bridge No. 3, McGilvray Road Bridge No. 4 and McGilvray Road Bridge No. 6.
Photo taken by Martin Stupich, July 10-11, 1987 for HAER
141598
View Of Southeast Corner, Southeast Truss
Photo taken by Martin Stupich, July 10-11, 1987 for HAER
141599
Detail View Of Steel Casing, Southeast Abutment
Photo taken by Martin Stupich, July 10-11, 1987 for HAER
141600
View Of Northwest Truss From Deck
Photo taken by Martin Stupich, July 10-11, 1987 for HAER
331570
Barrel Shot Looking West
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331571
North Truss
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331572
Deck and South Trusses
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331573
Deck and North Trusses
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331574
Barrel Shot Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 44.021295,-91.314350
Carries Old McGilvray Road over Branch of Black River
Design: truss/pony/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring pony truss
Total Length: 100.0 Feet
Span Length: 100.0 Feet
Overview: Bowstring truss bridge over a tributary of Black River on Old McGilvray Road in Van Loon Wildlife Area
History: Built 1905 by the the La Crosse Bridge & Steel Co.
Built: 1905
Location: La Crosse County
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109007
Side view
Photos taken July 1987 by Martin Stupich for the Historic American Engineering Record
109008
Oblique view
109009
Deck view
109010
Joints
109011
Underneath
331575
Rough Trail
The further west you get, the tougher the trail gets. Wear good hiking shoes!
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331576
Barrel Shot Looking West
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331577
South Truss
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331578
North Truss
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331579
Barrel Shot Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331580
Off to Bridge #4
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 44.023108,-91.320557
Carries Old McGilvray Road over Branch of Black River
Design: truss/pony/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring pony truss
Total Length: 131.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Two-span bowstring truss bridge over a tributary of Black River on Old McGilvray Road in Van Loon Wildlife Area
History: Built 1907 by the the La Crosse Bridge & Steel Co.
Built: 1907
Location: La Crosse County
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109012
Side view
Photos taken July 1987 by Martin Stupich for the Historic American Engineering Record
109013
One span
109014
Deck view
109015
Pier
109016
Trusses
331581
Barrel Shot Looking West
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331582
Southeast Footing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331583
Southeast Footing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331584
Oops
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331585
North Center Footings
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331586
Upper Chord
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331587
Barrel Shot Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 44.023369,-91.329073
Carries Old McGilvray Road over Branch of Black River
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Relocated pony truss bridge on McGilvray Road
History: Built 1921 at El Paso in Pierce County; relocated here in 1996-97
Built: 1921
Location: La Crosse County
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331588
Barrel Shot Looking West
Bridge #5 was a wooden kingpost truss that deteriorated and was removed in 1986. This pony truss moved from Price County after it was replaced by a UCEB.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331589
Deck and South Truss
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331590
Deck and North Truss
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331591
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331592
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331593
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331594
Barrel Shot Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 44.024007,-91.335695
Carries Old McGilvray Road over Branch of Black River
Design: truss/pony/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring pony truss
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Bowstring truss bridge over a tributary of Black River on Old McGilvray Road in Van Loon Wildlife Area
History: Built 1905 by the the La Crosse Bridge & Steel Co.
Built: 1905
Location: La Crosse County
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109017
Oblique view
Photos taken July 1987 by Martin Stupich for the Historic American Engineering Record
109018
Deck view
141601
Oblique View, Looking Northeast
As of 1987 this was one of seven bowstring arch bridges left in Wisconsin. The others are the Fountain Island Bridge in Fond du Lac, the Tivoli Island Bridge in Watertown and the McGilvray Road bridges in La Crosse, County. They are listed here as McGilvray Road Bridge No. 1, McGilvray Road Bridge No. 2, McGilvray Road Bridge No. 3 and McGilvray Road Bridge No. 4.
Photo taken by Martin Stupich, July 10-11, 1987 for HAER
141602
Detail View Of South Truss, Looking East From West End Of Deck
Photo taken by Martin Stupich, July 10-11, 1987 for HAER
331595
Approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331596
Barrel Shot Looking West
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331597
Deck Looking West
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331598
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331599
Barrel Shot Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
331600
North Truss
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2015
Status: Removed March 1986
Location: 44.023370,-91.329070
Carries Old McGilvray Road over Branch of Black River
Design: truss/pony/kingpost
Design Details: Kingpost pony truss
Total Length: 65.0 Feet
Span Length: 65.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Kingpost pony truss bridge on McGilvray Road at the site of modern-day Bridge No. 5
History:
Built:
Location: La Crosse County
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455186
McGilvray Road Kingpost Truss Bridge
The La Crosse Tribune: March 2 1980
455187
McGilvray Road Kingpost Truss Bridge
Article Excerpt
The La Crosse Tribune: March 2 1980
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.813486,-91.262814
Carries Pettibone Drive over Pettibone Slough
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Rigid Frame
Total Length: 54.8 Feet
Span Length: 47.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Pettibone Slough on Pettibone Drive
History: Built 1931; rehabilitated 1950
Built: 1931
Location: La Crosse County
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236360
Photo taken by Doug Connell
470487
Pettibone Slough Bridge
Photo from old postcard
Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 43.900967,-91.118147
Carries Town Road over La Crosse River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 7-panel, pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 107.0 Feet
Span Length: 106.3 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over La Crosse River on Town Road
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: La Crosse County
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481670
Courtesy of the La Crosse Tribune
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.808952,-91.259590
Carries US 14/US 61/WI 16 (Eastbound) over Mississippi River
Design: arch/through/steel
Design Details: Steel through arch
Total Length: 475.1 Feet
Span Length: 475.1 Feet
Overview: Steel through arch bridge over Mississippi River on US 14/US 61/WI 16 (Eastbound)
History: Built 2004
Built: 2004
Location: La Crosse County
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178736
Overview of the bridge
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178737
Inside the bridge with the 1939 span in the background
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178738
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178739
View of the Mississippi River
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178740
Upper chord of the arch span
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178741
Vertical post
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178742
The connections on the vertical posts
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178743
Pin connections between the arch and the vertical posts
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178744
West portal
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178745
Foundation of the lamp post
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178746
Railings
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178747
West approach and lighting
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178748
Box girder approach spans
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178749
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178750
Stairway to the sidewalk
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178751
Approach span with a side order
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178752
Piers
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178753
Between the two bridges
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178754
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178755
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178756
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178757
Photo taken by Jason Smith
236367
Photo taken by Doug Connell
257456
Mississippi River Bridge (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
Photo taken by Corey Coyle
264258
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2013
264259
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.810000,-91.261667
Carries US 14/US 61/WI 16 (Westbound) over Mississippi River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Riveted Warren Cantilever Truss Bridge with multiple spans of deck Warren approaches
Total Length: 2532.3 Feet
Span Length: 475.4 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Mississippi River on US 14/US 61/WI 16 (Westbound)
History: Built 1940; rehabilitated 1983; Served westbound traffic only since the opening of the Eastbound Bridge in 2004
Built: 1940
Location: La Crosse County
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178698
Driving across the bridge
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178699
East portal of the Westbound Bridge
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178700
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178701
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178702
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178703
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178704
Going back the other way and viewing the bridge from the Eastbound Bridge
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178705
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178706
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178707
Behind the portal bracing
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178708
West approach spans
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178709
Bridge and some vegetation
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178710
...and lighting
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178711
The pier and tower
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178712
Riveted connection at the tower
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178713
Close-up of the pier
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178714
East approach and the portal bracing
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178715
East approach and the parking lot
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178716
Oblique view from the down town side
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178717
Stairway to the sidewalk
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178718
Approach piers
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178719
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178720
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178721
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178722
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178723
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178724
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178725
Builder's plaque
WISCONSIN STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION BRIDGE NO. 300 1939 FEDERAL AID PROJECT 397-G BUILT IN COOPERATION WITH THE US BUREAU OF PUBLIC ROADS
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178726
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178727
Silouette on the river
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178728
Sidewalk view
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178729
West portal bracing
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178730
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178731
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178732
Gusset plates
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178733
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178734
Photo taken by Jason Smith
178735
Photo taken by Jason Smith
182704
Photo taken by Ruth Reynolds in June 2010
236368
Photo taken by Doug Connell
257457
Mississippi River Bridge (La Crosse, Wisconsin)
Photo taken by Corey Coyle
264260
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2013
264261
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2013
494873
Looking West
Photo taken by John Christeson in June 2020
495168
La Crosse Bridge (WB)
looking northeast
Photo from old postcard
506419
La Crosse Bridge (WB)
view c1940 looking north
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.860785,-91.210066
Carries Great River State Trail over La Crosse River
Design: truss/through/lattice/quadrangular
Design Details: Quadrangular lattice through truss
Total Length: 134.0 Feet
Span Length: 134.0 Feet
Overview: Quadrangular lattice through truss bridge over La Crossse River on Great River State Trail
History: Built 1913; Abandoned in the 1970s; Converted to trail ?
Built: 1913
Location: La Crosse County
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239627
Photo taken by Brad
239629
photo
Photo taken by Brad
486068
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486069
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486070
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Inside Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486071
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486072
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Truss Details
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486073
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486074
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486075
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Lower Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486076
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486077
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Missing Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486078
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486079
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486080
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486081
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486082
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Obscured Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486083
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486084
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Inside Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486085
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Back of portal bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486086
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Truss details
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486087
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Upper member
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486088
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486089
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486090
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486091
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486092
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486093
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486094
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486095
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (N)
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.832451,-91.258702
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over Black River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Warren through truss
Total Length: 890.0 Feet
Span Length: 187.0 Feet
Overview: Warren through truss bascule bridge over Black River on Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Built 2004 while retaining most of the 1902 approach
Built: 2004
Location: La Crosse County
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236363
Photo taken by Doug Connell
257455
CP Rail Black River Channel Bridge
Photo taken by Corey Coyle
260536
CP - Black River Bridge
Drawing made by Douglas Butler
260541
CP - Black River Bridge
Drawing made by Douglas Butler
270990
CP Black River Bridge
Approach Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270991
CP Black River Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270992
CP Black River Bridge
Date Stamp
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270993
CP Black River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270994
CP Black River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270995
CP Black River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270996
CP Black River Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270997
CP Black River Bridge
Bascule Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270998
CP Black River Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270999
CP Black River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
305344
CP - Black River Bridge
Closed
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in October 2014
334159
CP - Black River Bridge
Closing
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in August 2015
337624
Raised of ships
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in August 2015
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.959907,-91.338260
Carries Great River State Trail over Black River
Design: truss/through/warren/verticals
Design Details: 42 Spans wooden trestle
3-30' Deck Girders
26 Spans Wooden Trestle
1-140' Warren Through Trusses
Total Length: 1212.0 Feet
Span Length: 140.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Black River on Great River State Trail
History: Trusses Built 1927
Built: 1927
Location: La Crosse County
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236364
Photo taken by Doug Connell
236365
Photo taken by Doug Connell
271000
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Middle Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271001
Lytle's Landing Bridge
From South Bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271002
Lytle's Landing Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271003
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271004
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271005
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Portal
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271006
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Portal
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271007
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Connections
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271008
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Plaque outline
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271009
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Middle Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271010
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Southern truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271011
Lytle's Landing Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271012
Lytle's Landing Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271013
Lytle's Landing Bridge
From North Bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271014
Lytle's Landing Bridge
From North Bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271015
Lytle's Landing Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271016
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271017
Lytle's Landing Bridge
From BNSF Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271018
Lytle's Landing Bridge
South Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271019
Lytle's Landing Bridge
North Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271020
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Missing plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271021
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271022
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271023
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Girder Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271024
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Girder Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271025
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
271026
Lytle's Landing Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
344543
Looking south
Photo taken by Charles Kuehn, July 2003
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.819394,-91.253809
Carries Jim Asfoor Trail over La Crosse River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 215.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over La Crosse River on Jim Asfoor Trail
History:
Built:
Location: La Crosse County
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236366
Photo taken by Doug Connell
270945
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270946
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270947
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270948
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270949
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270950
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Center Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270951
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270952
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270953
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270954
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270955
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270956
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Center Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270957
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270958
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
North Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270959
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Middle Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270960
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270961
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270962
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270963
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270964
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270965
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270966
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
South Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270967
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
North Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270968
Abandoned La Crosse River Railroad Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.812151,-91.259095
Carries Road over Mississippi River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 23-panel, pinned polygonal Pratt swing-span
9-panel (sub-divided), pinned Pennsylvania through truss
(2)7-panel, pinned Pratt through trusses
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss bridge over Mississippi River on Road
History: Built 1891, Approach span collapsed 1935; Replaced 1939
Built: 1891
Location: La Crosse County
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270821
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
455185
La Crosse Wagon Bridge
Chippewa Herald-Telegram: August 10 1935
485538
LaCrosse Wagon Bridge
looking north in 1939
Photo from LaCrosse Public Library Archives
487897
Tech Drawing From Douglas Butler
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in December 2019
501441
La Crosse Wagon Bridge
La Crosse Wagon Bridge in background, new bridge in foreground- c1940
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.855925,-91.213724
Carries Trail over La Crosse River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 70.0 Feet
Span Length: 192.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over La Crosse River on Trail
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: La Crosse County
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486048
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486049
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
South Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486050
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486051
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486052
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486053
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486054
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
Missing Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486055
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
Main Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486056
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
Obscured Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486057
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
Deterioration
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486058
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486059
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486060
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486061
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
North Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486062
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486063
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
Main Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486064
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486065
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486066
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
Girder Details
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486067
La Crosse River Trail Bridge (S)
Main Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.889889,-90.994561
Carries La Crosse River State Trail (former C&NW RR) over Dutch Creek
Design: truss/through/lattice/quadrangular
Design Details: Quadrangular lattice through truss
Total Length: 150.0 Feet
Span Length: 150.0 Feet
Overview: Quadrangular Through truss bridge over Dutch Creek on La Crosse River State Trail (former C&NW RR)
History: Built 1913
Built: 1913
Location: La Crosse County
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241261
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
241262
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
241263
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
241264
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
241265
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
241266
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
241268
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
241269
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
241270
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
241271
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
241272
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
270927
Bangor Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270928
Bangor Trail Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270929
Bangor Trail Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270930
Bangor Trail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270931
Bangor Trail Bridge
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270932
Bangor Trail Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270933
Bangor Trail Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
485796
Bangor Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485797
Bangor Trail Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485798
Bangor Trail Bridge
Now missing plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485799
Bangor Trail Bridge
Inside Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485800
Bangor Trail Bridge
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485801
Bangor Trail Bridge
Truss Details
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485802
Bangor Trail Bridge
Truss Details
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485803
Bangor Trail Bridge
Upper Members
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485804
Bangor Trail Bridge
Inside Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485805
Bangor Trail Bridge
Back of portal
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485806
Bangor Trail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485807
Bangor Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485808
Bangor Trail Bridge
Obscured Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485809
Bangor Trail Bridge
Obscured Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485810
Bangor Trail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485811
Bangor Trail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485812
Bangor Trail Bridge
Lower Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485813
Bangor Trail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485814
Bangor Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485815
Bangor Trail Bridge
Lower Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485816
Bangor Trail Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485817
Bangor Trail Bridge
Deterioration
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485818
Bangor Trail Bridge
Bridge Shoe
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485819
Bangor Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485820
Bangor Trail Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485821
Bangor Trail Bridge
Floor details
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.865040,-91.175945
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over La Crosse River Overflow
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 La Crosse River Overflow on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: La Crosse County
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241251
Photo taken by Doug Connel
485909
C&NW Bridge #648
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485910
C&NW Bridge #648
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485911
C&NW Bridge #648
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485912
C&NW Bridge #648
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485913
C&NW Bridge #648
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485914
C&NW Bridge #648
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485915
C&NW Bridge #648
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485916
C&NW Bridge #648
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485917
C&NW Bridge #648
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485918
C&NW Bridge #648
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.889747,-90.993215
Carries La Crosse River State Trail (former C&NW RR) over Bangor Rod & Gun Club entrance
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder with very nice stone abutments
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Bangor Rod & Gun Club entrance on La Crosse River State Trail (former C&NW RR)
History: Built 1899
Built: 1899
Location: La Crosse County
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241257
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
241258
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
241259
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
241260
Photo taken by Steve Conro in October 2012
270915
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270916
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270917
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270918
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270919
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270920
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270921
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
485788
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485789
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485790
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
Girder
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485791
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485792
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
Girder Details
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485793
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485794
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485795
Bangor Gun Club Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.891506,-90.992718
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over Dutch Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Concrete Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 140.0 Feet
Span Length: 81.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Dutch Creek on Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Buil 1911
Built: 1911
Location: La Crosse County
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241638
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
270922
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270923
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270924
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
Old Stone (see historic picture), likely from former bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270925
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270926
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
Date Stamp
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
485778
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485779
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485780
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485781
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485782
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
Arch Details
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485783
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
Expansion Joint
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485784
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
Arch Ring
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485785
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485786
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485787
CP Dutch Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.959907,-91.338260
Carries Railroad (BNSF) over Black River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: 3 Through Plate Girder Spans (2 at 95', 1 at 77.5')
4-40' Deck Plate Girder Spans
63 Concrete Slab spans
Total Length: 1505.0 Feet
Span Length: 95.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Black River on Railroad (BNSF)
History: Built 1917
Built: 1917
Location: La Crosse County
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269090
Photo taken by Doug Connel
270934
BNSF Black River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270935
BNSF Black River Bridge
Long approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270936
BNSF Black River Bridge
Concrete Slabs
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270937
BNSF Black River Bridge
From North Bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270938
BNSF Black River Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270939
BNSF Black River Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270940
BNSF Black River Bridge
Plate on through girders
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270941
BNSF Black River Bridge
Deck Girder
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270942
BNSF Black River Bridge
Plate on deck girders
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270943
BNSF Black River Bridge
Long approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
270944
BNSF Black River Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
Status: Replaced
Location: 43.891429,-90.992664
Carries Bangor Street over Dutch Creek
Design: truss/deck/warren
Design Details: Warren deck truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren deck truss bridge over Dutch Creek on Bangor Street
History:
Built:
Location: La Crosse County
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270989
Behind The Arch
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
271027
Bangor Street Bridge Ruins
Only remaining ruins
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.959584,-91.339216
Carries Railroad (CB&Q) over Black River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Black River on Railroad (CB&Q)
History: Built 1886, Replaced 1917
Built: 1886
Location: La Crosse County
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283392
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.832403,-91.258595
Carries Canadian Pacific RR over Black River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: 2-65', 3-64' Deck Girder
1-308' Parker through truss swing
2-65', 2-64' Deck Girder
Total Length: 888.0 Feet
Span Length: 308.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Parker through truss bridge over Black River on Canadian Pacific RR
History: Built 1902; Swing span replaced 2004
Built: 1902
Location: La Crosse County
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288951
CP - Black River Bridge (Old)
Old bridge replaced with a bascule bridge
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in April 2013
288952
CP - Black River Bridge (Old)
Wisconsin
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in April 2013
449250
Courtesy of the La Crosse Tribune
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.834749,-91.276605
Carries Soo Line Railroad over Mississippi River Channel
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 1-40' Deck Girder
5-145' Pin Connected Pratt through truss
1-40' Deck Girder
Total Length: 805.0 Feet
Span Length: 145.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Mississippi River on Soo Line Railroad
History: Built 1902; Trusses replaced 1998
Built: 1902
Location: La Crosse County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.833241,-91.281861
Carries Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad over Mississippi River
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: Whipple through truss
Total Length: 938.0 Feet
Span Length: 360.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Mississippi River on Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1876; Replaced 1902
Built: 1876
Location: La Crosse County
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348687
From The Railroad Gazette's "English Versus American Bridges", published 1874
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.834670,-91.276533
Carries Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad over Old Channel Mississippi River
Design: truss/through/whipple
Design Details: Whipple through truss
Total Length: 750.0 Feet
Span Length: 150.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Whipple through truss bridge over Old Channel Mississippi River on Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1876; Replaced 1902
Built: 1876
Location: La Crosse County
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348686
From The Railroad Gazette's "English Versus American Bridges", published 1874
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.834051,-91.267907
Carries Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad over French Slough
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over French Slough on Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1876; Replaced 1902
Built: 1876
Location: La Crosse County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.834174,-91.267521
Carries Soo Line Railroad over French Slough
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 6-54' Deck Girder
1-160' Pin Connected Pratt through truss
6-54' Deck Girder
Total Length: 808.0 Feet
Span Length: 160.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over French Slough on Soo Line Railroad
History: Built 1902; Truss replaced 1998
Built: 1902
Location: La Crosse County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.832719,-91.248038
Carries Rose Street & Mississippi Valley Public Service Co. over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 140.0 Feet
Span Length: 140.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad on Rose Street & Mississippi Valley Public Service Co.
History: Built 1913; Replaced 1979
Built: 1913
Location: La Crosse County
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470486
Rose Street Viaduct
Photo from old postcard
Status: Removed
Location: 43.837276,-91.241287
Carries Burlington Northern Railroad (Nee Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad) over Soo Line Railroad (Nee Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad)
Design: truss/through/baltimore
Design Details: Baltimore through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Baltimore through truss bridge over Soo Line Railroad (Nee Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad) on Burlington Northern Railroad (Nee Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad)
History:
Built:
Location: La Crosse County
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485609
Published by the Milwaukee Road
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.841228,-91.251852
Carries Clinton Street over Black River
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren pony truss bridge over Black River on Clinton Street
History: Built 1920; Replaced & Demolished 1981
Built: 1920
Location: La Crosse County
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449249
Courtesy of the La Crosse Tribune
449252
Courtesy of the La Crosse Tribune
449253
Courtesy of the La Crosse Tribune
450744
Clinton Street Bridge
Closed
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in June 2019
450745
Clinton Street Bridge
Raising
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in June 2019
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.841228,-91.251852
Carries Clinton Street over Black River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Black River on Clinton Street
History: Built ?; Replaced 1920
Built:
Location: La Crosse County
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449251
Courtesy of the La Crosse Tribune
450746
Replaced
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in June 2019
Status: Replaced by a new bridge in 1982
Location: 44.060910,-91.291010
Carries US 53 over Black River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Riveted Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Black River on US 53
History:
Built:
Location: La Crosse County
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454672
Hunter's Bridge
The La Crosse Tribune: March 6 1961
454673
Hunter's Bridge
Article
The La Crosse Tribune: March 14 1961
454675
Hunter's Bridge
The Winona Daily News: March 24 1964
454676
Hunter's Bridge
The Winona Daily News: March 24 1964
454677
Hunter's Bridge
The La Crosse Tribune: March 24 1964
454678
Hunter's Bridge
The La Crosse Tribune: April 11 1964
454679
Hunter's Bridge
The La Crosse Tribune: May 19 1964
454680
Hunter's Bridge
The La Crosse Tribune: July 28 1981
454681
Hunter's Bridge
The La Crosse Tribune: February 21 1982
454682
Hunter's Bridge
Replacement Bridge
The La Crosse Tribune: October 22 1982
456050
Hunter's Bridge
The La Crosse Tribune: May 4 1972
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.864890,-91.217623
Carries Great River State Trail over Unnamed drainage ditch (former industrial driveway)
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 90.0 Feet
Span Length: 45.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Unnamed drainage ditch (former industrial driveway) on Great River State Trail
History: Built 1904
Built: 1904
Location: La Crosse County
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486028
C&NW Bridge #656
Looking West
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486029
C&NW Bridge #656
Looking West
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486030
C&NW Bridge #656
Looking East
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486031
C&NW Bridge #656
Last Painted
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486032
C&NW Bridge #656
East Abutment
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486033
C&NW Bridge #656
West Span
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486034
C&NW Bridge #656
West Abutment
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486035
C&NW Bridge #656
East Span
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486036
C&NW Bridge #656
East Pier
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486037
C&NW Bridge #656
Overview
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486038
C&NW Bridge #656
Pier
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486039
C&NW Bridge #656
Overview
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486040
C&NW Bridge #656
Interior Bracing
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486041
C&NW Bridge #656
East Abutment
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486042
C&NW Bridge #656
Under Bridge
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486043
C&NW Bridge #656
Pier
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486044
C&NW Bridge #656
Looking West
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486045
C&NW Bridge #656
Girder End
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486046
C&NW Bridge #656
Looking West
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486047
C&NW Bridge #656
Looking East
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Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.869570,-91.136283
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Bostwick Creek
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 Bostwick Creek on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: La Crosse County
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485822
Bostwick Creek Trail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485823
Bostwick Creek Trail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485824
Bostwick Creek Trail Bridge
West Abutment
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485825
Bostwick Creek Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485826
Bostwick Creek Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485827
Bostwick Creek Trail Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485828
Bostwick Creek Trail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.869686,-91.136712
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over Bostwick Creek
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 Bostwick Creek on Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Built Ca. 1911
Built: 1911
Location: La Crosse County
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485837
CP Bostwick Creek Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485838
CP Bostwick Creek Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485839
CP Bostwick Creek Bridge
Missing Plaque
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485840
CP Bostwick Creek Bridge
East Abutment
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485841
CP Bostwick Creek Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485842
CP Bostwick Creek Bridge
Girder End
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485843
CP Bostwick Creek Bridge
Deck
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485844
CP Bostwick Creek Bridge
Looking East
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485845
CP Bostwick Creek Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485846
CP Bostwick Creek Bridge
West Abutment
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485847
CP Bostwick Creek Bridge
Bearing Block
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485848
CP Bostwick Creek Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485849
CP Bostwick Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485850
CP Bostwick Creek Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.867153,-91.139446
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Unnamed Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Unnamed Creek on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: La Crosse County
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485851
C&NW Bridge #641
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485852
C&NW Bridge #641
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485853
C&NW Bridge #641
Plaque
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485854
C&NW Bridge #641
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485855
C&NW Bridge #641
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485856
C&NW Bridge #641
Mostly buried west abutment
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485857
C&NW Bridge #641
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485858
C&NW Bridge #641
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485859
C&NW Bridge #641
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485860
C&NW Bridge #641
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485861
C&NW Bridge #641
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.866342,-91.140841
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Unnamed Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Unnamed Creek on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: La Crosse County
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485862
C&NW Bridge #642
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485863
C&NW Bridge #642
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485864
C&NW Bridge #642
West Abutment
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485865
C&NW Bridge #642
Plaque
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485866
C&NW Bridge #642
Looking East
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485867
C&NW Bridge #642
Overview
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485868
C&NW Bridge #642
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485869
C&NW Bridge #642
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.865870,-91.141701
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Unnamed Tributary of La Crosse River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Unnamed Tributary of La Crosse River on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: La Crosse County
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485870
C&NW Bridge #643
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485871
C&NW Bridge #643
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485872
C&NW Bridge #643
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485873
C&NW Bridge #643
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485874
C&NW Bridge #643
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485875
C&NW Bridge #643
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485876
C&NW Bridge #643
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485877
C&NW Bridge #643
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.821873,-91.244413
Carries Vietnam Veterans Trail over La Crosse River Overflow
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 80.0 Feet
Span Length: 80.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over La Crosse River Overflow on Vietnam Veterans Trail
History: Built 1908
Built: 1908
Location: La Crosse County
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486012
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486013
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486014
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486015
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
North Abutment
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486016
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
Bridge Shoe
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486017
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
Looking South
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486018
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
Interior of Bridge
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486019
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
South Abutment
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486020
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
Plaque
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486021
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
North Abutment
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486022
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486023
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
Looking South
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486024
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486025
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486026
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486027
Vietnam Veterans Trail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.893331,-90.960654
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Unnamed Tributary of La Crosse River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 30.0 Feet
Span Length: 30.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Unnamed Tributary of La Crosse River on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1904, Erected Here 1914
Built: 1904
Location: La Crosse County
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485726
C&NW Bridge #613
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485727
C&NW Bridge #613
West Abutment
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485728
C&NW Bridge #613
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485729
C&NW Bridge #613
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485730
C&NW Bridge #613
Parallel CP Bridge
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485731
C&NW Bridge #613
Looking East
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485732
C&NW Bridge #613
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485733
C&NW Bridge #613
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485734
C&NW Bridge #613
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.892882,-90.962764
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Unnamed Tributary of La Crosse River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 30.0 Feet
Span Length: 30.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Unnamed Tributary of La Crosse River on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1904, Erected Here 1914
Built: 1904
Location: La Crosse County
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485735
C&NW Bridge #614
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485736
C&NW Bridge #614
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485737
C&NW Bridge #614
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485738
C&NW Bridge #614
Date Stamp
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485739
C&NW Bridge #614
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485740
C&NW Bridge #614
Girder details
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485741
C&NW Bridge #614
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485742
C&NW Bridge #614
West Abutment
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485743
C&NW Bridge #614
Overview
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485744
C&NW Bridge #614
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.893160,-90.962753
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over Unnamed Tributary of La Crosse River
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 32.0 Feet
Span Length: 16.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Unnamed Tributary of La Crosse River on Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Built Ca. 1910
Built: 1910
Location: La Crosse County
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485745
CP Bridge #C-458
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485746
CP Bridge #C-458
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485747
CP Bridge #C-458
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485748
CP Bridge #C-458
East Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485749
CP Bridge #C-458
West Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485750
CP Bridge #C-458
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485751
CP Bridge #C-458
East Abutment (note stone on north side)
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485752
CP Bridge #C-458
Slight deterioration
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485753
CP Bridge #C-458
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485754
CP Bridge #C-458
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.890018,-90.980210
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Unnamed Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 15.0 Feet
Span Length: 15.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Unnamed Creek on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: La Crosse County
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485755
C&NW Bridge #615
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485756
C&NW Bridge #615
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485757
C&NW Bridge #615
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485758
C&NW Bridge #615
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485759
C&NW Bridge #615
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485760
C&NW Bridge #615
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485761
C&NW Bridge #615
Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485762
C&NW Bridge #615
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.891905,-90.982262
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over Unnamed Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 32.0 Feet
Span Length: 16.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Unnamed Creek on Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Built 1917
Built: 1917
Location: La Crosse County
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485763
CP Bridge #C-462
Overview. Note the refinished concrete on the spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485764
CP Bridge #C-462
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485765
CP Bridge #C-462
East Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485766
CP Bridge #C-462
West Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485767
CP Bridge #C-462
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485768
CP Bridge #C-462
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485769
CP Bridge #C-462
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485770
CP Bridge #C-462
Stone portion of abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485771
CP Bridge #C-462
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485772
CP Bridge #C-462
East Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485773
CP Bridge #C-462
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485774
CP Bridge #C-462
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485775
CP Bridge #C-462
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485776
CP Bridge #C-462
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485777
CP Bridge #C-462
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.901570,-90.925458
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Fish Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 55.0 Feet
Span Length: 55.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Fish Creek on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1905
Built: 1905
Location: La Crosse County
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485713
Fish Creek Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485714
Fish Creek Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485715
Fish Creek Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485716
Fish Creek Trail Bridge
Looking east
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485717
Fish Creek Trail Bridge
Looking east
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485718
Fish Creek Trail Bridge
Overview. Fallen tree obscured photos
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485719
Fish Creek Trail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485720
Fish Creek Trail Bridge
Overview. Fallen tree obscured photos
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485721
Fish Creek Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485722
Fish Creek Trail Bridge
Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485723
Fish Creek Trail Bridge
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485724
Fish Creek Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485725
Fish Creek Trail Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.901879,-90.925630
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over Fish Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Fish Creek on Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Built 1910, South Track Reconstructed Ca. 1970
Built: 1910
Location: La Crosse County
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485693
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485694
CP Fish Creek Bridge
West Abutment (note the stone on the north track)
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485695
CP Fish Creek Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485696
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Details of abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485697
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Minor deterioration
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485698
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485699
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Under South span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485700
CP Fish Creek Bridge
South span details
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485701
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Writing on north span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485702
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Looking west along north face
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485703
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Stone on north abutments, rebuilt Ca. 1910
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485704
CP Fish Creek Bridge
North span details
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485705
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Failing concrete deck
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485706
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Under north span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485707
CP Fish Creek Bridge
South span details
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485708
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Tag indicating rebuilding of south span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485709
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485710
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485711
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485712
CP Fish Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.863186,-91.154289
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Unnamed Swamp
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Unnamed Swamp on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: La Crosse County
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485878
C&NW Bridge #645
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485879
C&NW Bridge #645
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485880
C&NW Bridge #645
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485881
C&NW Bridge #645
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485882
C&NW Bridge #645
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485883
C&NW Bridge #645
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485884
C&NW Bridge #645
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485885
C&NW Bridge #645
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485886
C&NW Bridge #645
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485887
C&NW Bridge #645
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485888
C&NW Bridge #645
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485889
C&NW Bridge #645
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.864213,-91.166450
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Unnamed Tributary of La Crosse River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Unnamed Tributary of La Crosse River on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: La Crosse County
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485900
C&NW Bridge #647
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485901
C&NW Bridge #647
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485902
C&NW Bridge #647
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485903
C&NW Bridge #647
Obscured West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485904
C&NW Bridge #647
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485905
C&NW Bridge #647
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485906
C&NW Bridge #647
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485907
C&NW Bridge #647
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485908
C&NW Bridge #647
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.866642,-91.140979
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over Unnamed Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 80.0 Feet
Span Length: 16.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Unnamed Creek on Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: La Crosse County
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485948
CP Bridge #C-492
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485949
CP Bridge #C-492
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485950
CP Bridge #C-492
West Span (Span #1)
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485951
CP Bridge #C-492
Span #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485952
CP Bridge #C-492
West Pier (Pier #1)
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485953
CP Bridge #C-492
Pier #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485954
CP Bridge #C-492
Span #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485955
CP Bridge #C-492
Looking Eas
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485956
CP Bridge #C-492
Damage
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485957
CP Bridge #C-492
Span #4
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485958
CP Bridge #C-492
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485959
CP Bridge #C-492
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.865391,-91.176203
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over La Crosse River Overflow
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 100.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over La Crosse River Overflow on Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: La Crosse County
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486001
CP La Crosse River Overflow Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486002
CP La Crosse River Overflow Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486003
CP La Crosse River Overflow Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486004
CP La Crosse River Overflow Bridge
West Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486005
CP La Crosse River Overflow Bridge
East Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486006
CP La Crosse River Overflow Bridge
West Abutment
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486007
CP La Crosse River Overflow Bridge
Girder strengthening details
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486008
CP La Crosse River Overflow Bridge
Pier
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486009
CP La Crosse River Overflow Bridge
Pier Damage
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486010
CP La Crosse River Overflow Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486011
CP La Crosse River Overflow Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.864541,-91.166646
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over Unnamed Tributary of La Crosse River
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 64.0 Feet
Span Length: 16.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Unnamed Tributary of La Crosse River on Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: La Crosse County
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485972
CP Bridge #C-502
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485973
CP Bridge #C-502
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485974
CP Bridge #C-502
East Span (Span #4)
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485975
CP Bridge #C-502
Span #3
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485976
CP Bridge #C-502
Span #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485977
CP Bridge #C-502
West Span (Span #1)
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485978
CP Bridge #C-502
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485979
CP Bridge #C-502
West Pier (Pier #1)
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485980
CP Bridge #C-502
Pier #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485981
CP Bridge #C-502
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.866230,-91.141860
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over Unnamed Tributary of La Crosse River
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 15.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Unnamed Tributary of La Crosse River on Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: La Crosse County
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485960
CP Bridge #C-494
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485961
CP Bridge #C-494
West Span (Span #1)
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485962
CP Bridge #C-494
West Pier (Pier #1). Note the extreme deterioration.
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485963
CP Bridge #C-494
Span #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485964
CP Bridge #C-494
Span #3
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485965
CP Bridge #C-494
East End
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485966
CP Bridge #C-494
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485967
CP Bridge #C-494
East Span (Span #4)
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485968
CP Bridge #C-494
East Pier (Pier #3)
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485969
CP Bridge #C-494
Pier #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485970
CP Bridge #C-494
Deterioration
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485971
CP Bridge #C-494
Inspection Reports
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.863526,-91.158725
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Unnamed Swamp
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Unnamed Swamp on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: La Crosse County
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485890
C&NW Bridge #646
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485891
C&NW Bridge #646
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485892
C&NW Bridge #646
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485893
C&NW Bridge #646
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485894
C&NW Bridge #646
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485895
C&NW Bridge #646
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485896
C&NW Bridge #646
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485897
C&NW Bridge #646
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485898
C&NW Bridge #646
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485899
C&NW Bridge #646
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.864647,-91.186628
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Smith Valley Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 60.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Smith Valley Creek on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: La Crosse County
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485829
Smith Valley Creek Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485830
Smith Valley Creek Trail Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485831
Smith Valley Creek Trail Bridge
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485832
Smith Valley Creek Trail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485833
Smith Valley Creek Trail Bridge
Obscured Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485834
Smith Valley Creek Trail Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485835
Smith Valley Creek Trail Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485836
Smith Valley Creek Trail Bridge
Parallel CP Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.865444,-91.180062
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Unnamed Swamp
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Unnamed Swamp on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: La Crosse County
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485919
C&NW Bridge #649
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485920
C&NW Bridge #649
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485921
C&NW Bridge #649
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485922
C&NW Bridge #649
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485923
C&NW Bridge #649
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485924
C&NW Bridge #649
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485925
C&NW Bridge #649
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485926
C&NW Bridge #649
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485927
C&NW Bridge #649
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485928
C&NW Bridge #649
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.863321,-91.190447
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over Unnamed Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 80.0 Feet
Span Length: 16.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Unnamed Creek on Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Built 1911
Built: 1911
Location: La Crosse County
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485982
CP Bridge #C-510.5
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485983
CP Bridge #C-510.5
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485984
CP Bridge #C-510.5
West Span (Span #1)
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485985
CP Bridge #C-510.5
West Pier (Pier #1). Note the deterioration.
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485986
CP Bridge #C-510.5
Span #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485987
CP Bridge #C-510.5
Pier #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485988
CP Bridge #C-510.5
Span #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485989
CP Bridge #C-510.5
Pier #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485990
CP Bridge #C-510.5
Span #4
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485991
CP Bridge #C-510.5
Pier #4 (East Pier)
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485992
CP Bridge #C-510.5
Span #5 (East Span)
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485993
CP Bridge #C-510.5
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485994
CP Bridge #C-510.5
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485995
CP Bridge #C-510.5
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485996
CP Bridge #C-510.5
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485997
CP Bridge #C-510.5
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485998
CP Bridge #C-510.5
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485999
CP Bridge #C-510.5
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
486000
CP Bridge #C-510.5
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.862349,-91.192260
Carries La Crosse River State Trail over Unnamed Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Unnamed Creek on La Crosse River State Trail
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: La Crosse County
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485941
C&NW Bridge #651
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485942
C&NW Bridge #651
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485943
C&NW Bridge #651
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485944
C&NW Bridge #651
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485945
C&NW Bridge #651
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485946
C&NW Bridge #651
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
485947
C&NW Bridge #651
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2020
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.818470,-91.272885
Carries US 14 and 61 over West Channel
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over West Channel on US 14 and 61
History: Built 1931
Built: 1931
Location: La Crosse County
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485539
West Channel Bridge
looking east
Photo from LaCrosse Public Library Archives
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.
