Property Record
S of W SCOTT over River
Architecture and History Inventory
Historic Name: | Chicago & North Western Railroad Bridge |
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Reference Number: | 207921 |
Location (Address): | S of W SCOTT over River |
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County: | Fond du Lac |
City: | Fond du Lac |
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Year Built: | 1902 |
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Survey Date: | 2011 |
Historic Use: | overhead truss bridge |
Architectural Style: | NA (unknown or not a building) |
Structural System: | Warren Truss |
Wall Material: | Metal |
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Demolished?: | No |
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National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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Additional Information: | The 1991-92 Fond du Lac Intensive Survey report references this bridge, identifying it with a map code of 71-9; however, the bridge could not be located in WHPD. 2010-2011 Intensive Survey report Info: This single-span railroad bridge is a triple intersection Warren through-truss fabricated with riveted plates, angles and lacing. The bridge is anchored by two cut-stone abutments and framed inclined endposts and a similar top chord. Hip verticals are fabricated from plates and angles. Primary diagonals are heavy beams, while secondary diagonals consist of paired, thinner members. Top lateral bracing is all comprised of angles and lacing, as are the portal struts and portal bracing. Sway bracing consists of steel rods. Although no access to the bridge was possible, the integrity appears to be very good. The bridge was constructed in 1902 for the Chicago & North Western Railroad. It was designed to carry three sets of tracks. It replaced an earlier span at the same location. |
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Bibliographic References: | "New Three Track Bridge," Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, 15 April 1902. |
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |