Re: [CBQ] Old Truss Bridge into Burlington

["Dave Lotz" <Dave_Lotz@bellsouth.net>]

The first bridge that Louis shared with you was a single track bridge.  An image of the second bridge, (double-track)  is attached.  The work in replacing it was in completed in October of 1892.   The present bridge was completed in 2013.

 

1868 Bridge

1868 - $  1,227,892.51

 

1892 Bridge Rebuild

1892 - $     401,222.54

 

2013 Bridge Rebuild

2013 - $150,000,000.00

 

Dave

 

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Subject: [CBQ] Old Truss Bridge into Burlington

 

Does anyone have a photo of the old railroad truss bridge that spanned the Mississippi River from Illinois into Burlington? Also,  was it a single track  or double track bridge?

I have been told that my Great Grandfather engineered the first train across the bridge!
--
Peter S. Weber
Great Grandson of CB&Q Engineer

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