Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.092048,-87.657573
Carries 8th Street over Manitowoc River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Manitowoc River on 8th Street
History: Built 1892; Replaced 1924
Built: 1892
Location: Manitowoc County
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Circa 1909
Old Postcard View
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Eighth St. Bridge
From the JPJ photograph album circa 1898. Looking north across the Eighth Street bridge in Manitowoc.
Photo courtesy of the Neenah Historical Society.
Status: Don't know
Location: 44.140251,-87.764899
Carries Branch River Road over Branch River
Design: arch/deck
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 149.0 Feet
Span Length: 73.8 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Branch River on Branch River Road
History: Built 1917
Built: 1917
Location: Manitowoc County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.153609,-87.563534
Carries 17th Street over East Twin River
Design: other
Design Details: Bascule
Total Length: 282.5 Feet
Span Length: 97.4 Feet
Overview: Former Bascule bridge over East Twin River on 22nd Street in Two Rivers
History: Built 1949
Built: 1949
Location: Manitowoc County
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111608
It's coming down
Sad to see.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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East Twin River Bridge
Drawing made by Douglas Butler
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.091815,-87.660515
Carries 10th Street (Eastbound US 10) over Manitowoc River
Design: other
Design Details: Bascule
Total Length: 202.1 Feet
Span Length: 171.9 Feet
Overview: Bascule bridge over Manitowoc River on 10th Street (Eastbound US 10) in Manitowoc
History: Built 1987
Built: 1987
Location: Manitowoc County
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111605
Opening
This bridge is remotely operated by the bridge tender who also operates the 8th Street Bridge. The distance between the bridges is only 2 blocks, about 750 feet. Very large vessels often use this channel, and the remote control in the 8th Street Bridge gives the operator the ability to clearly see, and safely operate, both spans.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Open
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Closed
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The East Side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Oblique View, East Side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The south approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The state data plate
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The west side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The deck
Looking north
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Center Mating Joint
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The deck, west rail and control house
Looking south
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Winter shot of bridge
Looking northeast
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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Photo taken by Douglas Butler
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 44.208324,-87.723862
Carries Devil's River State Trail over Meadow Lane
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Arch
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Meadow Lane on Devil's River State Trail
History: Built 1911
Built: 1911
Location: Manitowoc County
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Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
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Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
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Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
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Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
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Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
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Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
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Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
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Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
North Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
South Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
Center
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
Arch Contrast
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
North Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
South Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
Inside Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Meadow Lane Trail Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.269742,-87.745335
Carries Melnik Road over West Twin River
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 80.1 Feet
Span Length: 80.1 Feet
Overview: Lost pony truss bridge over West Twin River on Melnik Road
History: Built ca. 1910
Built: ca. 1910
Location: Manitowoc County
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Status: Collapsed
Location: 43.894440,-87.963050
Carries over Sheboygan River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Sheboygan River
History: Built circa 1902; Closed 1969; Collapsed 1975
Built:
Location: Manitowoc County
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456047
Millhome Bridge
The Sheboygan Press: October 29 1975
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Millhome Bridge
The Sheboygan Press: February 26 1976
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Millhome Bridge
Article about Closure
The Sheboygan Press: March 12 1969
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.092230,-87.657800
Carries 8th Street (Westbound US 10) over Manitowoc River
Design: other
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Manitowoc River on 8th Street (Westbound US 10)
History: Built in 1995, replaced a bascule bridge built by Manitowoc Shipbuilding in 1926
Built: 1995
Location: Manitowoc County
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111621
Going Down
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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State Historical Plate
"The Eighth Street Bridge - completed in 1926 - was typical of the simple-trunnion, fixed counterweight bascule design developed in Milwaukee during the first decade of the twentieth century. The bridge's greatest significance, however, lies in its historical associations with the Manitowoc maritime industry in general and with the Manitowoc Ship Building Corporation in particular." --Amy Ross, Mead & Hunt, Inc., 1994
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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City Surveryor's Marker
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Center Mating Joint
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Oblique View, looking south
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Control House
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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USS Cobia
The bascule bridges on 8th and 10th Streets have opened for a wide variety of ships built upriver by Manitowoc Shipbuilding, including car ferries, mine sweepers and 28 submarines.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The east side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The west side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Opening and Closing
The 8th Street bridge (closing) going down while the 10th Street bridge is still wide open. The photo was taken from the mouth of the Manitowoc River, where it empties into Manitowoc Harbor.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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8th Street Bascule Bridge
Photo taken by Douglas Butler
Status: Operates daily May through October, 2 crossings Spring & Fall, 4 crossings in Summer
Location: 44.091000,-87.650900
Carries US 10 over Lake Michigan
Design: ferry
Design Details: Designed by Naval Architect R.A. Stearn Inc. in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
Ferry - Wisconsin Official Historic Site, Michigan Official Historic Site, Michigan Centennial Business and the Badger's propulsion system has been designated a mechanical engineering landmark by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Total Length: 410.5 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Ferry across Lake Michigan on US-10
History: Built in 1952 by Christy Corporation of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, Put into service 1953
Built: 1952
Location: Manitowoc County
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112479
SS Badger steams into Manitowoc Harbor
Carferries have been crossing Lake Michigan since 1892. The Pere Marquette Railway offered ferry service, with as many as 13 ferries, from 1897 through 1947 when it was acquired by the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad. The SS Badger is the last coal-fired ferry operating on the Great Lakes.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The S.S. Badger Docked in Manitowoc
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Docked in Manitowoc
At one time, there were two ferry slips here. The other slip was filled in and is now used as a road.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Pere Marquette Detroit River Carferry Docks
The photo, from April 1943, was taken from the deck of the Ambassador Bridge. Note the shadow of the tower and suspension cables. The river ferries moved equipment between the PMR Michigan and Ontario operations.
Photo by Arthur S. Siegel, United States Office of War Information. (Public Domain)
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The Pere Marquette 22
Six sister ships, all based on the same design, were built in the 1920's by Manitowoc Shipbuilding for use as car ferries. The Pere Marquette 21 and Pere Marquette 22 were the queens of the PMR fleet until the SS Badger and SS Spartan were launched. She last sailed as a car ferry in 1971. Of the six sister ships, only one remains. The SS City of Milwaukee (built for the Grand Trunk Western in 1930) is a floating museum in Mansitee, Michigan.
Public Domain Photograph
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The Automobile Loading Ramp, Ludington
Automobiles were carried on the upper deck, loaded and unloaded via wooden ramps like this one. The owners of the Badger converted the deck to passenger space, leaving this ramp with no purpose.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007
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The Badger in her slip, Ludington
The ramp, to the right, was used to load automobiles on Pere Marquette and Chessie ferries. The SS Badger automobile deck was converted to passenger space, leaving this ramp decorative.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007
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The SS Spartan, Sister Ship to the Badger
The owners would like to return the Spartan to the Great Lakes, but for now, she remains tied to the pier and a source of parts for the Badger.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007
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The car deck
The rails, still visible, were paved over to accommodate cars and trucks. An additional car deck, not visible here, was built to expand capacity. At one time, this deck held up to 40 railroad cars on each voyage. Note the oversize carrier on the left - many oversize loads use the carferry to avoid the congested area around Chicago. Passengers enter here and climb the stairs to the passenger area. Notice the yellow dog, in the foreground, one of two that bind the ferry to the apron.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007
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The Loading Apron
The apron was once used to load freight cars. Several flat cars, called "idlers" were used between cars to be ferried and a switch engine. The idlers prevented the ship from capsizing if the switch engine ever happened to make it to car deck. A 1919 Model T Ford happened to be on our voyage.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007
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Cast off!
After weighing anchor and disconnecting the apron dogs, the Skinner Uniflow Engines push the ferry away from the slip.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007
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So long, Ludington!
The trip to Manitowoc, at an average of 18 mph, will take about 4 hours. A computer monitor in the passenger lounge, connected to a GPS sensor, displays the ship's location.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007
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The sea wall in the closed position
The sea wall closes before the ferry leaves the break wall.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007
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The bridge
Well, of course, a historic bridge website requires a photo of the Badger's bridge. Note the bronze manufacturer's plaque below the bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007
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The manufacturer's plate
The plate is mounted on the superstructure, just below the bridge. You can see it on the photo above this one, right in the center of the white wall.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007
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Welcome to Manitowoc!
About four hours later, the Badger docks in Manitowoc. The ship turns itself around (shown below) and backs into the slip. In this photo, the screws are churning up water as they push forward, against the aft momentum of the ship.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007
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Docked!
One long blast of the Badger's horn tells Manitowoc and all aboard that we have arrived.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007
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In Her Manitowoc Slip
This voyage had us arrive in the middle of the night. The Badger runs from May through October each year. She makes two crossings each day in Spring and Fall, four crossings during the peak Summer hours. Check http://www.ssbadger.com to check the current schedule.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007
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The SS City of Midland 41
This model, on display in Manitowoc, is about all that remains of the SS City of Midland 41 as a carferry. The ferry was cut down in 1997 for use as a barge and operates as the City of Midland 41.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The SS Badger 43
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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The Badger Begins Docking in Manitowoc
This series of photos shows the Badger turning and docking. She is just beginning to turn north to align with the slip. Note that the sea wall is still in the sailing position.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Continuing to prepare for docking.
Note that the sea wall is opening and is about halfway up.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Turning north
The engines will go to reverse momentarily to pull the ferry into the slip. The sea wall is fully open.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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One Long Blast
The SS Badger has arrived in Manitowoc.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Stack Logo
A red circle was the logo of the Pere Marquette Railway. After 1947, the stacks carried the yellow circle of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway. After the C&O became known as the Chessie System with the sleeping kitten logo, the silhouette of Chessie, the sleeping kitten, fit in the circle. Today, the red circle has returned as part of the logo for the Lake Michigan Carferry.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in October 2007
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Auto Ramp in Ludington, circa 1953
Here is the same ramp, in use, loading cars to the auto deck. The white stairway, behind the building, was how passengers embarked and disembarked the ferries.
Photo Courtesy of The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society
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Maiden Voyage
The sea trials of the SS Badger and SS Spartan, in 1953. Note the yellow circle on the stacks with the C&O logo.
Photo Courtesy of The Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society
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Superstructure
Several years ago, Gary Lester, a model railroad enthusiast and fan of the Lake Michigan car ferries, built this representative model of the SS Badger in a typical slip. The model includes tracks, loading/unloading operations, and a sound effect of a loud ship's horn. An informal group of enthusiasts takes the model to shows. (These photos were taken at Trainfest, a large trade show and enthusiast display held in Milwaukee each November.)
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in November 2009
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Passenger Deck
Removing the top section reveals a detailed model of the passenger deck, including staterooms.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in November 2009
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Car Deck
After removing the passenger deck, the car deck comes into view.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in November 2009
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Locading/Unloading Operations
With the passenger deck removed, the view of the car deck demonstrates how train operations were performed on the old car ferries.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in November 2009
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Superstructure Modules
One of the club members told me that this model is not built to scale, nor is the slip a model of any particular docking station. The overall model is a representation of how the car ferry operations were performed in Ludington, Kewaunee, Manitowoc and Milwaukee. The model was not really made for constant demonstration and he says the C&O decal on the stack has been replaced three times after being worn off by handling. It is a great representation of what operations were like when the Badger and Spartan were the queens of the Great Lakes.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in November 2009
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Getting ready to board
Photo taken by Steve Conro in July 2007
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Just leaving Ludington Port
Photo taken by Steve Conro in July 2007
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Photo taken by Steve Conro in July 2007
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Photo taken by Steve Conro in July 2007
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Looking West to open waters of Lake Michigan
Photo taken by Steve Conro in July 2007
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 44.196500,-87.840330
Carries Hillcrest Road over Branch River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Single span, pin connection, full-slope Pratt pony truss.
Total Length: 94.0 Feet
Span Length: 91.6 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Branch River on Hillcrest Road
History: Built 1912; Replaced 1990
Built: 1912
Location: Manitowoc County
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120270
View Of Elevation, West End, Looking East
Photo taken by Martin Stupich, July 3, 1987 for HAER
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Oblique View Of Bridge, Looking Southwest
Photo taken by Martin Stupich, July 3, 1987 for HAER
Status: Abandoned
Location: 44.100008,-87.675929
Carries Abandoned Canadian National Railway over Abandoned Canadian National Railway
Design: truss/through/lattice/quadrangular
Design Details: Quadrangular lattice through truss
Total Length: 142.0 Feet
Span Length: 142.0 Feet
Overview: Lattice through truss bridge over Abandoned Canadian National Railway on Abandoned Canadian National Railway
History: Built 1896
Built: 1896
Location: Manitowoc County
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193319
Taken from the 21st St. (Revere Drive) Viaduct
Looking west.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
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Photo taken by Robert
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Photo taken by Andrew Turnbull
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Photo taken by Andrew Turnbull
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Inside Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Portal Details
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Sway Bracings
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc Rail Crossing (E)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.103090,-87.683782
Carries Fox Valley and Western over Manitowoc River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Multiple-span riveted deck girder with riveted truss piers. There are separate spans at each pier, in addition to the ones between piers.
Total Length: 1009.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Manitowoc River on Fox Valley and Western
History: Built 1906
Built: 1906
Location: Manitowoc County
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193320
Manitowoc High Trestle, looking east
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
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Manitowoc High Trestle, looking southeast
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
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Closeup under the trestle
Looking SSE. The bridge is about 70 feet above the river
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
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Looking south at the north end
From on top of the river bank, you hardly know it's there.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
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Photo taken by Charles Kuehn, May 1999
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Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Tower Base
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Over Trail
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Towers
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Tower Detail
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Massive Piers
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Island Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Tower
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Tower Base
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Girder Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Tower
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
North End
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Manitowoc High Trestle
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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CNW - Manitowoc River High Bridge
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.096803,-87.670478
Carries Fox Valley and Western over Manitowoc River
Design: truss/through
Design Details:
Total Length: 175.0 Feet
Span Length: 90.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Manitowoc River on Fox Valley and Western
History: Built 1900, Relocated Here 1910
Built: 1900
Location: Manitowoc County
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193325
"Upstream" Swing Bridge, looking north
The defunct Manitowoc Shipbuilding shipyard is beyond the bridge to the right; yacht-builder Burger Boat Co. is beyond on the left.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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"Upstream" Swing Bridge, looking west
Burger Boat Co. is located across the river to the right
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
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CN Manitowoc River" Swing Railroad" Bridge
Wisconsin
Photo taken by Douglas Butler
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CN Manitowoc River " Swing Railroad" Bridge
Showing single track.
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in April 2013
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Burger Swing Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Burger Swing Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Burger Swing Bridge
Tower
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Burger Swing Bridge
Lower Connections
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Burger Swing Bridge
Swing Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Burger Swing Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Burger Swing Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Burger Swing Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Burger Swing Bridge
South Leaf
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Burger Swing Bridge
North Leaf
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Burger Swing Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Burger Swing Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Burger Swing Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 44.096618,-87.665586
Carries Wisconsin Central Railroad over Manitowoc River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Seven panel through plate girder
Total Length: 258.0 Feet
Span Length: 110.0 Feet
Overview: Through plate girder Abt bascule bridge over Manitowoc River on Wisconsin Central Railroad
History: Built 1926; Removed 2011
Built: 1926
Location: Manitowoc County
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193334
Looking south
The defunct Manitowoc shipyard is to the right; the abandoned carferry docks this bridge serviced are to the left. Since the bridge no longer serves any function, it is kept in the open position.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
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Close-up
The counterweight for this span is housed inside the triangular tower, and connects to the span through a linkage.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
193336
View from the southeast
The old shipyard is beyond the bridge; the carferry docks are being used to moor barges.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
193337
View from the west
It's difficult to get near the bridge; the shipyard property is gated off.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
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View from the east
The shipyard is across the river from this vantage point.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
221414
Bascule bridge gone
The bridge had been located on the right.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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Photo taken by Andrew Turnbull
260363
Drawing
Drawing made by Douglas Butler
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Manitowoc Railroad Bridge
Closed for trains
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in March 2013
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Manitowoc Railroad Bascule Bridge
For the Soo Line Railroad is removed
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in January 2014
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 44.098406,-87.668504
Carries Railroad over Manitowoc River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Swing span
Total Length: 295.0 Feet
Span Length: 295.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Manitowoc River on Railroad
History: Built 1906
Built: 1906
Location: Manitowoc County
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193339
Manitowoc "downstream" Swing Bridge
Burger Boat is on the right; Manitowoc Cement is on the left.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
193340
Closer view
The railroad bascule bridge leading to the ferry docks is visible beyond the swing bridge.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
193341
Another shot.
Burger Boat started in 1863 building sailing cargo ships and steam passenger ships for the Great Lakes; today, they build luxury yachts for wealthy clients.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
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Status, summer 2011: gone
The swing bridge had been located on the left.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
263914
Swing Railroad Bridge
Manitowoc WI
Photo taken by Douglas Butler
Status: Open to pedestrians
Used as part of a pedestrian / bicycle trail, connecting to a public park.
Location: 44.096125,-87.701721
Carries Foot/bicycle trail over Manitowoc River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pinned Pratt through truss.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Manitowoc River on foot/bicycle trail
History: Built 1887 by Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Co.
Built: 1887
Location: Manitowoc County
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193342
Looking north
Preserved in place in a public park.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
193343
Looking north, barrel shot
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
193344
Asphalt paving over wooden planks
The asphalt has cracked at each plank.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
193345
Structural detail
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
193346
Builder's plate
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
193347
Closeup of Bulder's Plate
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
193348
Looking south - barrel shot
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
193349
View from the replacement bridge.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
193350
View from the river.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
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Structural detail
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
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Summer Views of the Bridge
Looking North from the park end of the bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2012
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Barrel Shot Looking North
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2012
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Deck and Truss
Note the limestone on the bank. It appears to have been a retaining wall that has crumbled over the years.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2012
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Deck
As Robert pointed out, the asphalt covering has cracked at each board joint. It is also wearing away at the edged.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2012
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Barrel Shot Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2012
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Oblique View Looking Southwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2012
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Oblique View Looking Northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2012
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South Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2012
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Safety Barricades
For many years, approaches to bridges were protected with these round-top white posts with a cable stretched between them. Most are long gone, replaced with ubiquitous steel guard rails and break-away wooden posts.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2012
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South Portal Manufacturer's Plaque
This is the mate to the plaque on the north portal, show in Robert's winter photos.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2012
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.095200,-87.701120
Carries County Highway R over Manitowoc River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 390.8 Feet
Span Length: 96.8 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Manitowoc River on County Highway R
History: Built 1956;
Built: 1956
Location: Manitowoc County
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193352
Looking downstream from historic truss bridge
This highway bridge bypasses an historic 1887 truss bridge, preserved in place
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
193353
Looking south
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
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Underneath.
That concrete is NEW - it appears to be a recent rehab.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
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Welded and riveted construction
Welding did not enter the picture until after World War II; in the 1950's and 60's, riveting was still preferred for high-stress applications. In the 1970's, the girder flanges would have been welded on. No fabricator that I am aware of is still capable of setting rivets. The "rivets" you see on modern construction are actually ASTM-A325 structural-grade bolts.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2011
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.148682,-87.563705
Carries 17th Street over East Twin River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Deck plate girder bridge over East Twin River on 17th Street
History: Built 1949 replaced 2013
Built: 1949
Location: Manitowoc County
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204468
Looking southwest
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
204469
Looking west
Hamilton Industries factory in the background; the street goes through a tunnel through the factory building.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
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Bridge controls
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
204471
Builder's Plaque
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
204472
Looking east
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
204473
Looking north
Commercial fishing fleet in the background
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
204475
Looking west at bridgetender's shack
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
260443
17th Street Bridge
Drawing made by Douglas Butler
Status: Abandoned
Location: 44.145689,-87.569793
Carries Abandoned Chicago & North Western Railway over West Twin River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 230.0 Feet
Span Length: 140.0 Feet
Overview: Abandoned through truss bridge over West Twin River on Abandoned
History:
Built:
Location: Manitowoc County
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204476
Looking west
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
204477
Looking west
Unlike many swing bridges, which are essentially a pair of truss spans joined by a tower, this one is a single continuous span.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
204478
South approach span
Timber construction
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
204479
Center pier and ring gear
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
204480
South approach span.
Certainly not used recently
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
204481
West corner of approach
The end of the swing span is supported by this pad when in use.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
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Middle of approach
The locking mechanism uses this.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
204483
East corner of approach
The end of the swing span is supported by this pad when in use.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
204484
Center pier
The guard timbers around the span are visible.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2011
243714
Photo taken by Andrew Turnbull
264699
West Twin Rivers Railroad Bridge
Wisconsin
Photo taken by Douglas Butler
361673
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361674
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Swing Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361678
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361679
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361680
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Lower Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361681
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361682
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Swing Details
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361683
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Locking Mechanisms
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361684
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Truss Details
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361685
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Sway Bracings
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361686
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Two Rivers Swing Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361688
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361689
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
North Leaf
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361690
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
South Leaf
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361691
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361692
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361693
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361694
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361695
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361696
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361697
Two Rivers Swing Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.100506,-87.678700
Carries Railroad over Manitowoc River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 503.0 Feet
Span Length: 75.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Manitowoc River on Railroad
History: Built 1900
Built: 1900
Location: Manitowoc County
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243707
Photo taken by Andrew Turnbull
361698
Manitowoc Low Trestle
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361699
Manitowoc Low Trestle
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361700
Manitowoc Low Trestle
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361701
Manitowoc Low Trestle
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361702
Manitowoc Low Trestle
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361703
Manitowoc Low Trestle
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361704
Manitowoc Low Trestle
I-Beam Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361705
Manitowoc Low Trestle
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361706
Manitowoc Low Trestle
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361707
Manitowoc Low Trestle
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361708
Manitowoc Low Trestle
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361709
Manitowoc Low Trestle
Missing Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361710
Manitowoc Low Trestle
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361711
Manitowoc Low Trestle
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.077088,-87.836487
Carries Old Wooden Bridge Lane over Railroad
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 101.4 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Railroad on Old Wooden Bridge Lane
History:
Built:
Location: Manitowoc County
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243710
Photo taken by Andrew Turnbull
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 44.196182,-87.712108
Carries Railroad over Tributary of Francic Creek
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Creek on Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Manitowoc County
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243711
Photo taken by Andrew Turnbull
Status: Removed
Location: 44.144850,-87.763751
Carries Railroad over Branch River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Deck Plate Girder over Branch River on Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Manitowoc County
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243717
Photo taken by Andrew Turnbull
243718
Photo taken by Andrew Turnbull
456046
CNW - Branch River Bridge
Manitowoc Herald-Times: April 25 1979
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.937531,-87.719224
Carries Recreational Trail over Fischer Creek
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Fischer Creek on Recreational Trail
History:
Built:
Location: Manitowoc County
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252124
Looking outheast
Bridge crosses Fischer Creek where it empties into Lake Michigan
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in April 2013
252125
Looking south
The park trail is on an existing roadbed. Could this be the original highway between Manitowoc and Sheboygan?
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in April 2013
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Structural detail
Upper girders are paired American Std. Channels, joined by a cap plate above and lacing below. Diagonals are paired steel angle. The railings are C3" American Std. Channel.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in April 2013
252127
Looking northwest
Diagonals on the southwest end of the bridge are damaged.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in April 2013
252128
Looking northeast
Lake Michigan is about 50 feet to the right.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in April 2013
252129
Underside of deck
So you're pouring a new concrete deck and you need some formwork underneath. Usually wood or plywood is used, but if you have some rusty old culvert pipe hanging around... Some of the rusty corrugated steel is still there. The rest has rusted away.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in April 2013
252130
Underdeck structural detail
Most of the bridge is riveted; here we see bolts. These are not modern ASTM-A325 structural bolts; they are square-head "farmer" bolts, so are probably original with the structure.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in April 2013
252131
Looking east
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in April 2013
252132
Looking southeast
You can clearly see how close the lake is to the bridge.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in April 2013
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Northeast footing
Name of the concrete contractor cast into the concrete. The concrete has spalled, leaving only the abbreviation "Bros." visible.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2014
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
One span moved to Pinecrest Historical Village
Location: 44.081173,-87.989600
Carries Collins Road over Matiwoc River
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 327.1 Feet
Span Length: 65.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Warren pony truss bridge over Matiwoc River on Collins Road
History: Built 1911, Replaced 2001
Built: 1911
Location: Manitowoc County
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Status: Open as a visual display
Location: 44.106139,-87.786478
Carries over
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Warren pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Warren pony truss bridge
History:
Built:
Location: Manitowoc County
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Status: No longer exists
Location: 44.096767,-87.665618
Carries Wisconsin Central RR over Manitowoc River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Hinged lift type Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 75.0 Feet
Span Length: 75.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt pony truss bridge over Manitowoc River on Wisconsin Central RR
History: Replaced in 1926
Built:
Location: Manitowoc County
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314934
WC - Manitowoc River Bridge
Hinged lift bridge no longer exist
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in February 2015
337336
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.148662,-87.563789
Carries 17th Street over East Twin River
Design: girder/pony/concrete
Design Details: Concrete through girder bascule
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete pony/through girder bridge over East Twin River on 17th Street
History: Built in 2013
Built: 2013
Location: Manitowoc County
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339589
17th Street Bridge (New)
Raised
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in October 2015
339590
17th Street Bridge (New)
Closed
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in October 2015
339614
Photo taken by Lester Public Library
357896
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in July 2016
357897
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in July 2016
357898
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in July 2016
357899
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in July 2016
357900
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in July 2016
357901
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in July 2016
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 44.308027,-87.819181
Carries Devils River Trail over Devils River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 275.0 Feet
Span Length: 45.0 Feet
Overview: Deck Girder Bridge over Devils River on Devils River State Trail
History: Built 1913
Built: 1913
Location: Manitowoc County
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354439
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
354440
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
354441
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
354442
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
354443
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
354444
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
354445
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
354446
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
354447
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
354448
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
354449
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
354450
Image
Photo taken by Peter Johnson in June 2016
361635
Devils River High Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361636
Devils River High Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361637
Devils River High Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361638
Devils River High Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361639
Devils River High Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361640
Devils River High Bridge
Tower
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361641
Devils River High Bridge
Tower Base
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361642
Devils River High Bridge
North End
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361643
Devils River High Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361644
Devils River High Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361645
Devils River High Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361646
Devils River High Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.091860,-87.657585
Carries 8th Street over Manitowoc River
Design: girder/pony
Design Details: Pony/through girder bascule
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony/through girder bridge over Manitowoc River on 8th Street (Westbound US10)
History: Built 1926 ; Replaced 1995
Built: 1926
Location: Manitowoc County
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355407
8th Street Bridge
Replaced
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in July 2013
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491824
8th Street Bridge (Old)
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 44.207930,-87.723535
Carries Devils River State Trail over Francis Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 24.0 Feet
Span Length: 24.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Francis Creek on Devils River State Trail
History: Built 1911
Built: 1911
Location: Manitowoc County
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361662
Francis Creek Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361663
Francis Creek Trail Bridge
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361664
Francis Creek Trail Bridge
Inside Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361665
Francis Creek Trail Bridge
Wing Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361666
Francis Creek Trail Bridge
Wall Details
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Francis Creek Trail Bridge
South Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361668
Francis Creek Trail Bridge
North Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361669
Francis Creek Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361670
Francis Creek Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361671
Francis Creek Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361672
Francis Creek Trail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.100349,-87.683591
Carries Canadian National Railway over Canadian National Railway
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 105.0 Feet
Span Length: 105.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Canadian National Railway on Canadian National Railway
History: Built 1914
Built: 1914
Location: Manitowoc County
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361735
Manitowoc Rail Crossing (W)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361736
Manitowoc Rail Crossing (W)
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361737
Manitowoc Rail Crossing (W)
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361738
Manitowoc Rail Crossing (W)
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361739
Manitowoc Rail Crossing (W)
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361740
Manitowoc Rail Crossing (W)
Missing Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361741
Manitowoc Rail Crossing (W)
Missing Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.068078,-87.917732
Carries Canadian National Railway over Manitowoc River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 293.0 Feet
Span Length: 150.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Manitowoc River on Canadian National Railway
History: Built 1906
Built: 1906
Location: Manitowoc County
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361823
Valders Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361824
Valders Rail Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361825
Valders Rail Bridge
Sway Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361826
Valders Rail Bridge
Portal Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361827
Valders Rail Bridge
Missing Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361828
Valders Rail Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361829
Valders Rail Bridge
East Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361830
Valders Rail Bridge
West End
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361831
Valders Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361832
Valders Rail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361833
Valders Rail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361834
Valders Rail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361835
Valders Rail Bridge
West Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361836
Valders Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361837
Valders Rail Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361838
Valders Rail Bridge
Portal
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361839
Valders Rail Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
361840
Valders Rail Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 44.097380,-87.696170
Carries Broadway Street over Manitowoc River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: (1)8-panel, pinned Pratt through truss
(1)7-panel, pinned Pratt through truss
Total Length: 300.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Manitowoc River on Broadway Street
History: Built 1886; Replaced 1984
Built: 1886
Location: Manitowoc County
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476753
ca. 1910 postcard view
476754
Weinhagen Bridge
Manitowoc Herald-Times: June 24 1976
476755
Weinhagen Bridge
Manitowoc Herald-Times: April 7 1984
Status:
Location: 43.888682,-87.944432
Carries CR MC over Sheboygan River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Pratt pony truss bridge over Sheboygan River on CR MC
History: Built ? ; Bypassed 1966
Built:
Location: Manitowoc County
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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.
