The Northwestern Railroad Bridge is a historic former railroad bridge composed of quintuple intersection lattice deck truss spans supported by massive stone piers soars over the Chippewa River in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Person | Association | Description | Composition | Food | Event |
| 1870/00/00 | West Wisconsin Railway | Owner | Western Wisconsin Railway arrives at Eau Claire and builds a massive wood truss bridge over the Chippewa River. | |||
| 1881/00/00 | Leighton Bridge and Iron Works | Engineer | The Chippewa River Bridge is completely rebuilt by Leighton Bridge and Iron Works, 1880-1881. The replacement bridge is similar to the original. | |||
| 1898/00/00 | Lassig Bridge and Iron Works | Engineer | Bridge approaches are replaced by Lassig Bridge and Iron Works with 80' Deck Plate Girders. |
| Particulars for Northwestern Railroad Bridge, Eau Claire: | |
|---|---|
| Criteria | Architecture-Engineering |
| Structure type | Bridge |
| Area of Significance | Engineering |
| Owner | Private |
| Structure design | Quadrangular lattice truss |
| Area of Significance | Railroad |
| Sight Category | Structure |
| Structural Design Type | Warren Truss |
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