Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Bridge
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Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Bridge | |
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Carries | Double railroad track |
Crosses | Mississippi River |
Locale | Clinton, Iowa and Illinois |
Design | Swing-span |
Opening date | 1909 |
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The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Bridge carries double tracked rail lines across the Mississippi River between Clinton, Iowa and Illinois. The bridge is a truss bridge with a swing span crossing the main river channel. There are still piers from predecessor bridges next to the current bridge. Union Pacific Railroad is the current owner of the bridge.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Union Pacific Railroad Co. v. Kirby Inland Marine, Inc. - Lists construction date
- USACE Bridge information - Details bridge type and clearances
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