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Looking North from Sunny Point Road

This railroad bridge reminds me of the long trestles we had as kids on our model railroads. This span seems to have a total elevated length of several blocks.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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The north side, looking west

The tracks transition to a deck truss to cross the Milwaukee River.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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The north side, looking east

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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Underneath

Notice the small escape decks, located periodically the length of the span, to allow workers a safe perch when trains pass.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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Oblique view

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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The truss over the Milwaukee River

The tracks continue west from Sunny Point Road and cross the Milwaukee River on this beautiful truss.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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The north face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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Under the truss

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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Crossing the Milwaukee River Parkway in Kletsch Park

The last span to the west crosses the parkway before transitioning to a berm.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

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The last span & transition

The road is the Milwaukee River Parkway.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007

Facts 

Overview
Deck truss bridge over N. Sunny Point Road on CNW RR in Glendale
Location
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Status
Open to traffic
History
Built 1928
Design
Deck truss
Dimensions
Total length: 910.1 ft.
Inventory number
BH 34866 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection
Average daily traffic (as of 2005)
800

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Built 1928 (543)
Built during 1920s (4,732)
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad (5)
Deck truss (550)
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin (77)
Open (21,983)
Owned by railroad (709)
Railroad overpass (48)
Total length 500-1000 feet (1,039)
Truss (16,171)
Union Pacific Railroad (73)
Wisconsin (464)

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