This stunning 2-span Quadrangular Warren through truss bridge crosses the Red Cedar River on an abandoned railroad grade in Menomonie, WI. The bridge is a perfect complement to the beautiful setting it is located in, and would make a perfect bike and pedestrian trail bridge. I'm not sure how long it's been abandoned, but the bridge appears to be in very good condition and would require very little effort to transform it into a trail bridge. Trusses fabricated 1892 at unknown locations, moved here 1921. Beam span added 1951.
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Abandoned 2-span Quadrangular Warren through truss bridge over Red Cedar River on Abandoned Union Pacific
March 4, 2020: Updated by John Marvig: added original fabrication dates
December 28, 2015: Updated by John Marvig: Corrected Build Date
August 16, 2014: New photos from John Marvig
June 17, 2013: Updated by John Marvig: Added build date
December 10, 2012: Updated by Luke Harden: Added probable build date
December 9, 2012: Updated by John Marvig: Added categories "Chicago & North Western Railway", "Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway", "Union Pacific Railroad", "Riveted"
There might be another plate in the middle. It was hair raising enough to walk out as far as I did.
I know it was built the same time as the one over Wilson creek.
The portal bracing is the same as the bridge at Chippewa falls, built 1894. Mid 1890s is a good guess