Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Bram Street Bridge

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Barrel Shot, Looking West

As of September, 2008, the roadway under the arch has been modified to include protected walkways.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008

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The east face and northeast wing wall

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008

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Stone detail in the tunnel

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008

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The west face and northwest wing wall

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008

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Ring stone detail

If there is a date block, it is hidden by the clearance sign.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in September 2008

Overview: Sandstone arch bridge over Bram Street on C&NW (now UPRR) in Madison
Location: Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1880, Subsequent work 1920; Roadway work 2008
Builders: - Chicago & Northwestern Railway
- J. Welch
Design: Rock-faced, coursed ashlar, sandstone semi-circular arch bridge with heavily battered wing walls at the four corners. Springing about 2 feet above grade, the arch rises to a 12' clearance above a 24' span. The bridge is about 37' long and is about 37' wide. It is one of a handful of sandstone arch bridges, built by the C&NW that is extant. It is related to the the Viaduct Road Bridge, also in Dane County, as a contemporary that was built the same way, of the same materials, on the same line from Madison to Elroy.
Dimensions: Total length: 37.1 ft.
Deck width: 37 ft.
Also called: C&NW RR Bridge No. 230
Approximate latitude, longitude: +43.04575, -89.38913 (decimal degrees)
43°02'45" N, 89°23'21" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 16/305406/4768665 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Madison West
Inventory number: BH 34722 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection
Average daily traffic (as of 2004): 1,000