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Property Location
| Location (Address) | CHIPPEWA RIVER AT ANDERSON ST |
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| County | Eau Claire |
| City/Village | Eau Claire |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1881 |
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| Additions | 1898,C. 2007 |
| Survey Date | 1997,2015 |
| Historic Use | bridge |
| Architectural Style | NA (unknown or not a building) |
| Structural System | Warren Truss |
| Wall Material | Metal |
| Architect | Leighton Bridge and Iron Works,Lassig Bridge and Iron Works |
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| Demolished | No |
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| Additional Comments | A 'site file' exists for this property under the name "Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway." It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Historic Preservation. Crossing the Chippewa River is this four span lattice truss deck type railroad bridge. Bridge abandoned in 2007 with plans for use as a bicycle/pedestrian trail. 2016- "This six-span bridge is an iron lattice truss structure that spans 900 feet across the Chippewa River. It was constructed by the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Omaha Railway. The bridge is a rare example of this iron lattice deck truss design, of which few examples from the late 19th century remain. The bridge is also an excellent example of an iron bridge, a material that was replaced by steel around 1890. The bridge is commonly known as the High Bridge because its deck is approximately 80 feet above the normal river level. The bridge was abandoned in 1992 and converted into a pedestrian bridge in 2015." -"Eau Claire Landmarks: Designated Historic Properties in Eau Claire, Wisconsin", Eau Claire Landmarks Commission, P.O. Box 5148, 2016. 2021: cracking and settling of the piers was discovered in June 2021, emergency repairs were started in July. The original failing limestone will be replaced with concrete block formed to look like the original limestone piers. |
| Bibliographic References | A. Another map code for this structure is EC 5P/35 and its corresponding Survey map name is Plat Map #6. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Chicago, St Paul, Minneapolis, & Omaha Railway Bridge |
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| National Register Listing Date | Sep 04, 2024 |
| State Register Listing Date | May 24, 2024 |
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Over the Chippewa River, south of Dells Dam
100010789
Located in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County
The Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Omaha Railway Bridge Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Friday, September 20, 2024
The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Omaha Railway Bridge in the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 2024.
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway “High Bridge” Listed in the State Register of Historic Places
Wednesday, June 05, 2024
The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the listing of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway bridge in Eau Claire on the State Register of Historic Places.
CHIPPEWA RIVER AT OLD WELLS RD AND GARDEN ST
23617
Located in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County
EAU CLAIRE RIVER, S OF FORMER UNIROYAL PLANT
41867
Located in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County
Spans the Eau Claire River connecting Galloway St on the north and Gibson St on the south
100007982
Located in Eau Claire, Eau Claire County
