Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.450660,-89.283140
Carries Wilson Street (CTH B) over Tomorrow River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details:
Closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 50.2 Feet
Span Length: 46.3 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Tomorrow River on Wilson Street (CTH B) in Amherst
History: Built 1907
Built: 1907
Location: Portage County
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142637
Oblique View Of Bridge, Looking Southeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142638
North Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142639
Barrel Shot Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142640
Oblique View Looking Northeast
A separate pedestrian bridge has been built on the south face of the bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
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South Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
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Parapet Wall
The damage on the parepet wall demonstrates the rather thin construction of the parapet walls.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
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Deck and North Parapet Wall
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
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Oblique View Looking Northwest
The entire railing of the pedestrian bridge was cleverly constructed of angle iron.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
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Deck and parapet wall, looking northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
Status:
Location: 44.469167,-89.312500
Carries 2nd Street over Canadian National Railway
Design: slab
Design Details: Concrete slab viaduct
Total Length: 27.6 Feet
Span Length: 24.6 Feet
Overview: Viaduct over single track of Canadian National Railway on 2nd Street (plus single track of former Green Bay and Western Railroad) in Amherst Junction
History: Built 1908
Built: 1908
Location: Portage County
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144102
The West Face
This is a massive structure but it is also difficult to shoot. The east face is completely hidden by foliage and I hope I can get back during the winter or spring to shoot it when the leaves are gone. From here, this line curves to the south and goes through Amherst on the Wilson Street, Lincoln Street and Main Street Bridges. (In that order.)
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
144103
The Deck
I drove right across this thing three times before I realized it was, in fact, a bridge and the one I was looking for! The west edge of the bridge runs parallel to the edge of the roadway, shown here on the left. The right face angles to the right from here, following at approximately 40° from this position. (See photo #4.) You can see the patch in the asphalt paving that filled the crossing when the tracks were removed to create the recreational trail that terminates here.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
144104
Looking East at Extant Line
At one time, there were three tracks here, one over the bridge (along with Second Streeet) one under the bridge and this one that curves along the north edge of the bridge but does not cross it. (This right-of-way crosses old US 10 on the County Highway KK Bridge just a couple hundred yards around this curve. Many years ago, the line continued to Scandanavia, Green Bay and Algoma, where it met the Ann Arbor Car Ferry Service.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
144105
Old Alignment
The tracks branched off of the right-of-way (shown above) and went west to Plover, first crossing this structure. (You're looking at the deck of the subject bridge.)The east face of the bridge runs parallel to this old alignment, about 20 feet to the left. The track on the right eventually joins the track that passes beneath this structure. The chain link fence runs on the west face of the structure.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
144106
Same Right-of-Way
As you can see, it has been converted to a recreational trail.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
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Recreational Trail Marker
The county historical society placed this sign at the head of the recreational trail. At one time, there were two passenger stations here in Amherst Junction. The covered stairway gave shelter to the passengers who transferred between trains. Parts of the lower platform are still there but currently cannot be seen because of foliage.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
144108
The Old Depot
This is the location of the old passenger depot on the upper track. As I mentioned, most of the east side of this site is obfuscated by foliage. If you look closely, you can see the old railing that kept passengers from rolling down the embankment to the lower tracks.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
453817
the east side of the Amherst viaduct
It is hard to see the east side of the viaduct; This was 2011 when the leaves were off, and since then the brush has grown taller. The station steps would have been on the right / North.
Photo taken by Bruce Oldenberg in March 2012
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Amherst Junction kite aerial view
Looking east at the junction
Photo taken by Bruce Oldenberg
Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 44.451400,-89.282790
Carries Minneapolis, St. Paul, & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Spur over Tomorrow River
Design: other
Design Details: Dam
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Dam over Tomorrow River onMinneapolis, St. Paul, & Sault Ste. Marie Railroad Spur
History: A dam was built here in 1858 to power a feed mill
Built:
Location: Portage County
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142646
Spillway
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142647
Pond Facing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142648
Remains of Trackage
The space between the rails, still in place, is filled with concrete. If you look closely between the wood planking and the rail edge of the concrete, you can see the ties that hold the rails in place.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
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Former right-of-way
The space between the rails was simply filled with concrete.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142650
The rails still exist east of the dam
Your eye can follow the old right-of-way. Note that the rails are still there, they are just filled over.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
453786
2008 Tomorrow River Coop feed mill
they had an electric generator at the dam
Photo taken by Bruce Oldenberg in April 2008
453787
2008 Tomorrow River Coop feed mill
the railroad trestle and tracks are there, with concrete paved between the rails to make a walking trail
Photo taken by Bruce Oldenberg in April 2008
453788
Looking west at the north side of the mill
The back side of the mill hasn't seen rail traffic in years, and the spur from the mainline in the distance has disappeared years earlier.
Photo taken by Bruce Oldenberg in April 2008
453789
Amherst Mill Pond
the railroad trestle is just upstream of the dam
Photo taken by Bruce Oldenberg in November 2008
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Amherst Mill Pond 2011
The feed mill was removed in 2009. The trestle remains, just upstream of the dam. there is a VFW park and Village Administration hall on the site now.
Photo taken by Bruce Oldenberg in August 2019
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Mill Pond railroad trestle
the original walkway is still there. Concrete was poured between the rails. Underneath, there are steel ties and pins to keep the wood stringer in place so they don't float away if the water gets high.
Photo taken by Bruce Oldenberg in April 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.447778,-89.286389
Carries Candian National Railway over CTH A / Main Street
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Concrete Triple Arch
Total Length: 72.0 Feet
Span Length: 23.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Main Street on Canadian National Railway
History: Built 1908
Built: 1908
Location: Portage County
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142652
North Approach
This is a very attractive bridge in small, central Wisconsin town that is bisected by the railroad.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142653
Oblique View Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142654
Arch Detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142655
Southbound Roadway Arch
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142656
South Approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142657
East Abutment
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142658
Oops
I don't know if this is a failure of concrete over steel framing or an inspection area.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142659
Repair Failure
West abutment.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142660
North Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning
300982
CN Main Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300983
CN Main Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300984
CN Main Street Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300985
CN Main Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300986
CN Main Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300987
CN Main Street Bridge
East End
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.469167,-89.309444
Carries Canadian National Railway (formerly Fox Valley & Western Railroad) over CTH KK (Old US 10)
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 105.6 Feet
Span Length: 63.7 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over CTH KK (Old US 10) on Canadian National Railway (formerly Fox Valley & Western Railroad) in Amherst Junction
History: Built 1931 by Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Co; New abutment poured 1940
Built: 1931
Location: Portage County
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142663
South Approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142664
Oblique View, Looking Southwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142665
North Abutment Replacement
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142666
North Abutment
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142667
North Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142668
Manufacturer's Plaque
1931
WISCONSIN
BRIDGE-IRON CO
MILWWAUKEE
WIS
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.451270,-89.288460
Carries Canadian National Railway over CTH B / Wilson Street
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 72.0 Feet
Span Length: 23.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete bridge over Wilson Street on Canadian National Railway
History: Built 1908
Built: 1908
Location: Portage County
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142669
Barrel Shot Looking West
As you first approach this bridge, an optical illusion makes it look like a barricade or a bridge that you will hit. A dip in the roadway takes you under the bridge, but it is a low clearance of 10'5".
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142670
Oblique View Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142671
East Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142672
West Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142673
Barrel Shot Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142674
Oblique View, Looking North
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142675
View from the old depot platform
The station for Amherst, long gone, was here on Depot Street. The view is southeast. The railing for the Lincoln Street Bridge can be seen in the distance.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142676
Location of the Depot
Or the platform, at least. Other than this area and the parallel street being named "Depot Street," there is no indication that there was ever a railway station here.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142677
Depot Stairs
This stairway is about all that is left of the old Amherst Depot. It is a part of a walkway, along the west edge of the bridge and right-of-way that is extant but badly overgrown. It is not easy to see and I would bet most locals don't even know it is there.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
300950
CN Wilson Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300951
CN Wilson Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300952
CN Wilson Street Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300953
CN Wilson Street Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300954
CN Wilson Street Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300955
CN Wilson Street Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300956
CN Wilson Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300957
CN Wilson Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.449530,-89.287590
Carries Canadian National Railway over Lincoln Street
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 93.0 Feet
Span Length: 31.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Lincoln Street on Canadian National Railway
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920
Location: Portage County
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142678
Barrel Shot Looking West
This bridge appears very similar to the Wilson Street Bridge, just one block to the north.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
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Oblique View Looking Northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142680
Pier Detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142681
Barrel Shot Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142682
Oblique View, Looking Southeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142683
Unusual Hardware
These appear on both sides of this bridge. Does anyone know what they are for? They appear to be cast into the concrete.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
142684
Unusual Hardware
There is a small piece of wood on one of these screws, making me wonder if these held signs. Anyone know?
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2009
300958
CN Lincoln Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300959
CN Lincoln Street Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300960
CN Lincoln Street Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300961
CN Lincoln Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300962
CN Lincoln Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300963
CN Lincoln Street Bridge
East End
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300964
CN Lincoln Street Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.513943,-89.587002
Carries Canadian National Railway over Wisconsin River
Design: truss/through/polygonal/verticals
Design Details: Polygonal Warren through truss with all verticals
Total Length: 575.0 Feet
Span Length: 170.0 Feet
Overview: Polygonal Warren through truss with all verticals bridge over Wisconsin River on Canadian National Railway
History: Built 1914
Built: 1914
Location: Portage County
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388589
CN- Black Bridge
Taken 4/23/17
Photo taken by Michael Tidrick
388588
CN- Black Bridge
Taken 4/23/17
Photo taken by Michael Tidrick
253025
Photo taken by Wisconsin DNR
300965
Stevens Point Black Bridge
West Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300966
Stevens Point Black Bridge
Middle Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300967
Stevens Point Black Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300968
Stevens Point Black Bridge
Lower Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300969
Stevens Point Black Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Stevens Point Black Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300971
Stevens Point Black Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300972
Stevens Point Black Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300973
Stevens Point Black Bridge
West Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300974
Stevens Point Black Bridge
East Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300975
Stevens Point Black Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300976
Stevens Point Black Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300977
Stevens Point Black Bridge
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300978
Stevens Point Black Bridge
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300979
Stevens Point Black Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300980
Stevens Point Black Bridge
Rebuilt Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300981
Stevens Point Black Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
344404
Looking West
Photo taken by Charles Kuehn, May 1999
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Black Bridge with CN train
A CN westbound train crosses the Wisconsin River, as seen from a boat
Photo taken by Bruce Oldenberg
454528
Black Bridge aerial view
This is a kite aerial photo. The silver bridge is fairly modern, there used to be a city water pipe under the Black Bridge but it cracked from the train vibration, so the city built a pipe bridge. It's not a public walkway. So kids still occasionally walk across the Black Bridge (trespassing on railroad property)
Photo taken by Bruce Oldenberg
454529
Black Bridge and the Wisconsin River dam
This is a panoramic aerial view looking west to northwest at the site of the Black Bridge on the Wisconsin River in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. 2019
Photo taken by Bruce Oldenberg
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.514043,-89.587348
Carries Railroad (WC) over Wisconsin River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: Parker through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Parker through truss bridge over Wisconsin River on Railroad (WC)
History: Built 1871
Built: 1871
Location: Portage County
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253067
Photo provided by Karen Majewski
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.500833,-89.387222
Carries Candian National Railway over Smokey Road
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 96.0 Feet
Span Length: 38.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Smokey Road on Candian National Railway
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920
Location: Portage County
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300943
CN Smokey Road Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300944
CN Smokey Road Bridge
West End
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300945
CN Smokey Road Bridge
East End
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300946
CN Smokey Road Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300947
CN Smokey Road Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300948
CN Smokey Road Bridge
East Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
300949
CN Smokey Road Bridge
West Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 44.463828,-89.282972
Carries Tomorrow River State Trail over Tomorrow River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Tomorrow River on Tomorrow River State Trail
History: Built 1915;
Built: 1915
Location: Portage County
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458168
Tr71
Kite aerial view looking north
Photo taken by Bruce Oldenberg
458169
Tr73
Steps to the river were added when this was converted from rail to a trail
Photo taken by Bruce Oldenberg
458170
Tr81
Kayak coming through. The main channel is 2 feet deep, but the sides and backwaters are 3 inches of of water over muck.
Photo taken by Bruce Oldenberg
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.446289,-89.285422
Carries Canadian National Railway over Waupaca River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Waupaca River on Canadian National Railway
History: Built 1913;
Built: 1913
Location: Portage County
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Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 44.680483,-89.701069
Carries Bridge Road over Little Eau Pline River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Little Eau Pline River on Bridge Road
History: Replaced 1989
Built: 1897
Location: Portage County
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463279
Little Eau Pline River Bridge
Stevens Point Journal: September 8 1989
463280
Little Eau Pline River Bridge
Stevens Point Journal: September 8 1989
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.512919,-89.573236
Carries Canadian National RR over Church Street - Bus US 51
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 69.2 Feet
Span Length: 66.3 Feet
Overview: Girder bridge over Church Street - Bus US 51 on Canadian National RR
History: Built 1939
Built: 1939
Location: Portage County
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470027
CN - Church Street Bridge
looking northeast
Photo from WaltsRailPics
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.521667,-89.590000
Carries US 10-Clark Street over Wisconsin River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 519.1 Feet
Span Length: 74.2 Feet
Overview: Lost Steel stringer bridge over Wisconsin River on US 10-Clark Street
History: Built 1925
Built: 1925
Location: Portage County
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498152
Clark Street Bridge
Photo from old postcard
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.521650,-89.588958
Carries Clark Street over Wisconsin River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Wisconsin River on Clark Street
History:
Built:
Location: Portage County
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498154
Clark Street Wagon Bridge
view c1910
Photo from old postcard
Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.
