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Historic Bridges: La Porte County, Indiana

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 2

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Franklin Street Bridge
LaPorte County Bridge 505
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Franklin Street Over Trail Creek in Michigan City: La Porte County, Indiana, United States
Metal Variable Depth Deck Girder, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion)
Length: 213 ft. Main Span: 182 ft. Roadway: 35.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1932 By: Roberts Supply Company of Lima, Ohio and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois
This significant Sherzer rolling lift is the only remaining historic highway bascule bridge in the entire state of Indiana.
Michigan City Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Norfolk Southern, Amtrak) Over Trail Creek in Michigan City: La Porte County, Indiana, United States
Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier)
Length: 200 ft. Main Span: 195 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This gorgeous swing bridge still operates for boats and carries Amtrak trains.

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