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Historic Bridges: Charles Frederick Loweth

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.

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Total Bridges Found: 6

Boom Island Railroad Bridge
Wisconsin Central Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Mississippi River (East Channel) in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States

Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 175 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1901 By: Butler - Ryan Company of St. Paul, Minnesota and Charles Frederick Loweth

This is an impressive pin-connected railroad bridge that can be enjoyed today by pedestrians.

Kingsford Railroad Bridge
Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad Menominee River Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Escanaba and Lake Superior Railroad) Over Menominee River in Near Kingsford: Dickinson County, Michigan and Florence County, Wisconsin, United States

Metal 9 Panel Three-Hinged Solid Ribbed Spandrel Braced Deck Arch, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 357 ft. Main Span: 207 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1902 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Charles Frederick Loweth

With a shape that defies reality, this remarkable bridge is one of the most unusual arch bridges ever encountered.

La Crosse Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Mississippi River (West Channel) in La Crescent: Houston County, Minnesota, United States

Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,055 ft. Main Span: 359 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1902 By: Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania and Charles Frederick Loweth

This impressive and frequently operated swing bridge is enhanced by a variety of approach spans.

Menominee River Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Canadian Pacific) Over Menominee River in Milwaukee: Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States

Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Bobtail)

Length: 228 ft. Main Span: 203 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Charles Frederick Loweth

One of three nationally significant and rare bobtail swing bridges in the city.

Mississippi River Bridge Number 15
Omaha Bridge Number 15
HSR

Railroad (Union Pacific) Over Mississippi River in St. Paul: Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Bobtail) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,055 ft. Main Span: 260 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1915 By: Milwaukee Bridge Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Charles Frederick Loweth

This is a large and uncommon example of a bobtail swing bridge, and it still operates for boats.

Sabula Rail Bridge
Sabula Railroad Bridge
HSR

Railroad (Iowa, Chicago, and Eastern Railroad) Over Mississippi River in Sabula: Jackson County, Iowa and Carroll County, Illinois, United States

Metal Multiple-Type-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,967 ft. Main Span: 360 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Charles Frederick Loweth

This is an impressive bridge both because of its swing span but also its Pratt and Parker truss approach spans.

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