Property Record
C&NW RR bridge across Wisconsin River at Merrimac
Architecture and History Inventory
| Historic Name: | Merrimac Railroad Bridge |
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| Other Name: | Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Bridge #334 |
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| Reference Number: | 62924 |
| Location (Address): | C&NW RR bridge across Wisconsin River at Merrimac |
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| County: | Sauk |
| City: | |
| Township/Village: | Merrimac |
| Unincorporated Community: | |
| Town: | 10 |
| Range: | 7 |
| Direction: | E |
| Section: | 1 |
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| Year Built: | 1878 |
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| Additions: | 1895 1902 |
| Survey Date: | 199419762017 |
| Historic Use: | deck truss bridge |
| Architectural Style: | NA (unknown or not a building) |
| Structural System: | Warren Truss |
| Wall Material: | Metal |
| Architect: | LEIGHTON BRIDGE AND IRON WORKS; LASSIG BRIDGE WORKS |
| Other Buildings On Site: | |
| Demolished?: | No |
| Demolished Date: |
| National/State Register Listing Name: | Not listed |
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| Additional Information: | A 'site file' exists for this property. 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, State Historic Preservation Office. This bridge was substantially rebuilt between 1895 and 1902 and the only remaining portions of the original 1878 bridge are the stone abutments at either end and portions of the stone supporting piers. |
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| Bibliographic References: |
| Wisconsin Architecture and History Inventory, State Historic Preservation Office, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison, Wisconsin |