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Historic Bridges: Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois (Likely Bascule Engineer)

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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Wiscasset Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Maine Central) Over Sheepscot River in Wiscasset: Lincoln County, Maine, United States
Metal Through Girder, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift) and Approach Spans: Metal 16 Panel Rivet-Connected Pennsylvania Through Truss, Fixed
Length: 995 ft. Main Span: 77 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1916 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois (Likely Bascule Engineer)
This bridge has a rare Scherzer rolling lift bascule span, but it is the even larger through truss approach spans that draw the eye.

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