S of W SCOTT over River | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society

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S of W SCOTT over River

Architecture and History Inventory
S of W SCOTT over River | Property Record | Wisconsin Historical Society
NAMES
Historic Name:Chicago & North Western Railroad Bridge
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Reference Number:207921
PROPERTY LOCATION
Location (Address):S of W SCOTT over River
County:Fond du Lac
City:Fond du Lac
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PROPERTY FEATURES
Year Built:1902
Additions:
Survey Date:2011
Historic Use:overhead truss bridge
Architectural Style:NA (unknown or not a building)
Structural System:Warren Truss
Wall Material:Metal
Architect:
Other Buildings On Site:
Demolished?:No
Demolished Date:
NATIONAL AND STATE REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
National/State Register Listing Name:Not listed
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NOTES
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.
Bibliographic References:"New Three Track Bridge," Fond du Lac Daily Reporter, 15 April 1902.
RECORD LOCATION
Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin

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