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East Bridge Street Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 43.301149,-87.988210

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Carries East Bridge Street over Cedar Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel concrete arch, widened with steel stringers
Total Length: 92.2 Feet
Span Length: 45.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Cedar Creek on East Bridge Street in Cedarburg
History: Built 1929; rehabilitated 1983
Built: 1929

Location: Ozaukee County

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The north face

It is difficult to see if this bridge underwent major rebuilding or if it was replaced entirely. The railings are, most certainly, new.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

110918

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The government plaque

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110919

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The deck and north railing

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The deck and south railing

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Bridge Street Bridge Revisited

This photo was taken from the deck of the Cedarburg Interurban Bridge in March, when there was no foliage to block the view. The original arch appears to exist under a new deck.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2009

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Arch details

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Arch details

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The original bridge is, indeed, under the new deck

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2010

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Arch Detail

The iron bands probably hold the new deck in place.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2010

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Highland Drive Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 43.300200,-87.975250

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Carries Highland Drive over Milwaukee River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 88.9 Feet
Span Length: 88.9 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge with stone facing over Milwaukee River on Highland Drive in Cedarburg
History: Built 1939
Built: 1939

Location: Ozaukee County

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The North Approach

This delightful 1939 arch bridge was built with lannon stone, a common material used for depression era arch bridges in this area. The stone is actually dolomite but takes its name from the area from which it is quarried. This bridge is located in Cedarburg, on Highland Drive, and crosses the Milwaukee River. There is yet another dam on the river here.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The government plaques

The bridge was built in 1939 and it appears to have been built with federal funds. Note that FDR's name appears on the plaque.

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The Northwest Sidewalk

The government plaques, described above, can be seen mounted on the railing.

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110879

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The east railing and deck

There is a chamber below the deck on the north end of this bridge, about where the camera is placed.

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The south approach and deck

The bridge deck appears to curve, but this is an optical illusion. The deck is straight, but both approaches curve coming into the bridge, causing the illusion.

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Light standard

There are four of these charming light standards and fixtures.

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The south approach and portal

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The west face

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Oblique view of the arch

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110885

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Detail of light standard

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The east view of the arch

Notice the stairwell and door across the river.

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Yet, another dam on the Milwaukee River

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Emergency Spillway

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The stairwell

This stairwell is on the east face of the bridge and leads to a steel door.

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The east face and view of the door

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Milwaukee River Bridge

Status: Demolished - Replaced by concrete slab

Location: 43.382150,-87.936750

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Carries Green Bay Street (WI 33) over Milwaukee River
Design: truss/through/parker
Design Details: 11-panel Parker through truss
Total Length: 188.7 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Parker through truss bridge over Milwaukee River on Green Bay Street (WI 33) in Saukville
History: Built 1928, Replaced 2005
Built: 1928

Location: Ozaukee County

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Lost - replaced by this modern bridge

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The deck was widened considerably

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110913

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Ornate light standards were used...

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As were ornate railing details.

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Sauk Creek Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 43.387450,-87.875700

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Carries Grand Avenue (WI 32) over Sauk Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 78.1 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Sauk Creek on Grand Avenue (WI 32) in Port Washington
History: Built 1915; rehabilitated 1928
Built: 1915

Location: Ozaukee County

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Webster Street South Approach

This bridge mainly carries Main Street (WI 33) from left to right in this photo, but the bridge also carries Webster Street north-south. This vantage point is Webster Street.

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State of Wisconsin ID Plaque

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State of Wisconsin Surveyor's Mark

Most bridges in Wisconsin have a marker, like this one, in place. They supposedly all do, but many are difficult to find, if they exist at all.

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Railing detail, looking south

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110895

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The deck and north railing

Looking west.

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The south railing and deck

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Oblique view, north face

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The arch on the north face

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The north sidewalk and railing

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110900

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The deck and south railing

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The deck and north railing

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The west portal

That's Lake Michigan about three blocks to the east.

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Published prior to 1923

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Grand Avenue Bridge

Photo from old postcard

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Sauk Creek Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians

Location: 43.386600,-87.869350

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Carries Acess Road over Sauk Creek
Design: truss/pony/kingpost
Design Details: Kingpost pony truss
Total Length: 42.3 Feet
Span Length: 40.4 Feet

Overview: Pony truss bridge over Sauk Creek on Acess Road in Port Washington
History: Moved to this location ca. 1925
Built: 1925

Location: Ozaukee County

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The west side

This is the only metal, kingpost truss bridge in Wisconsin. The bridge was built to be a pedestrian bridge and has never been anything else, although it was moved to this location in 1925. It crosses Sauk Creek, which drains into the Port Washington Harbor, on Lake Michigan.

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The south portal

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The east side

There is a condominium complex on the north shore of Sauk Creek. There is no access to the pier from the condo campus, nor to this bridge.

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110906

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The deck

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110907

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Oblique view

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110908

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Keep off the grass? No Smoking? Who knows?

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Truss detail

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Entrance to WE Energies Port Washington Power Plant

I cannot confirm if this bridge belongs to the City of Port Washington or to WE Energies. The power plant is located on the south shore of Sauk Creek. The bridge allows access to the edge of the harbor and is used primarily by anglers who cast off the edge of a pier that, in the past, supplied the power plant with coal. (The plant has been rebuilt as a natural gas plant.)

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View Of Elevation, Looking South

Well, looking east, actually. To the east is an overhead crane that was used for unloading coal when the Wepco (Wisconsin Electric Power Company, now WeEnergies) power plant was coal fired. The HAER photos were taken by Martin Stupich, July 7, 1987, and he provided the captions. Apparently, his direction got twisted slightly when he found this bridge.

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Detail View Of East Truss

The Wepco plant, to the south of the bridge.

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General View Of West Truss, Looking East

Actually, the east truss, looking south.

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Looking south toward the We Energies plant

This bridge has been fully rehabilitated and is now fully accessible to the public.

Photo taken by Matt Lohry

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Oblique view of east truss

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Top chord/vertical connection

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V-lacing under the upper chord

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View of west truss

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View of bridge from the southwest

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Outrigger

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Long view of west truss

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Portal view looking north

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Lower/upper chord connection

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East truss and north abutment

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Distant elevation of bridge looking west

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Me and the kids on Dads Day

Photo taken by Matt Lohry

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Cedarburg Covered Bridge 49-46-01

Status: Open to pedestrians

Location: 43.337750,-88.004850

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Carries Covered Bridge Road over Cedar Creek
Design: truss/through/lattice/town
Design Details: Town Lattice through truss
Total Length: 120.0 Feet
Span Length: 120.0 Feet

Overview: Lattice through truss bridge over Cedar Creek on Covered Bridge Road
History: Built 1876, Center Pier Added 1927, Declared Historic 1940, Bypassed 1962
Built: 1876

Location: Ozaukee County

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The east face

Once known as the "Red Bridge," this structure was built in 1876 from timbers milled in Baraboo, Wisconsin and hauled to this location for assembly. A center pier was added in 1927 to support the weight of automobiles. In 1940, the Ozaukee County Board voted to forever preserve this bridge. It is the last historic covered bridge extant in Wisconsin. (A replica covered bridge, the Springwater Volunteer Bridge was built in Waushara County in 1997.)

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The north portal

The bridge was bypassed in 1961 and closed to all but pedestrians in 1962. It is the crown jewel in Covered Bridge County park, to the east.

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The inside truss view

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The deck

The deck is wood while some old asphalt paving still exists.

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The state historical marker

The DAR declared this a historic site in 1955, predating the Ozaukee Historical Society by five years.

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The south portal

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Oblique view

Looking southwest from Covered Bridge Park.

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The north abutment

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The undercarriage

It appears that some repairs have been performed with pressure treated lumber. This center pier was added in 1927 to support the added weight of automobile traffic.

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Graffiti

The entire inside of the structure is covered with graffiti from several decades.

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The west side

As seen from the replacement bridge.

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The north approach

Note how the original alignment of Covered Bridge Road curves slightly to the west to cross the replacement bridge.

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The south approach

Prof. Kevin Patrick, of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, says that when a straight road curves slightly, crosses a bridge, then gently curves back to the original alignment, the bridge is a replacement that was built next to its predecessor. That is obvious here, except that the original bridge is extant here.

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Photo taken by Historic American Buildings Survey

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Overview, looking southeast

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009

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Daughters of the American Revolution Plaque

This plaque is mounted above the south portal. Since it faces the noon sun, it has weathered significantly since its placement in 1955. As a result, most visitors don't even see it.

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Photo taken by Brian McKee in June 2009

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Photo taken by Brian McKee in June 2009

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Cedarburg Covered Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt May 2004

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Cedarburg Covered Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt May 2004

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Cedarburg Covered Bridge

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt May 2004

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Cedarburg Covered Bridge-sign

Photo taken by Jack Schmidt May 2004

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Photo taken by HABS

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Photo taken by John Loxton in August 2007

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Photo taken by John Loxton in August 2007

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Blue heron at the edge of Cedar Creek by the bridge

Photo taken by John Loxton in August 2007

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Covered Bridge Rd Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 43.337900,-88.005200

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Carries Covered Bridge Road over Cedar Creek
Design: other
Design Details:
Total Length: 44.0 Feet
Span Length: 44.0 Feet

Overview: Bridge over Cedar Creek on Covered Bridge Road
History: Built 1961 to bypass the historic covered bridge
Built: 1961

Location: Ozaukee County

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The north approach

This bridge bypassed the historic covered bridge in 1962. While only a flat slab, note the artistic design of the railings to compliment the historic bridge. This is an example of good design in a modern bridge.

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Cedar Creek

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The south approach

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The state data plate

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The deck and east railing

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The north approach

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The south approach

Note how the alignment curves slightly to the west to bypass the original bridge.

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Ozaukee Interurban Trail - Cedarburg Bridge

Status: Open to pedestrians

Location: 43.299000,-87.987850

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Carries Ozaukee Interurban Trail - Former Electric Interurban Line over Cedar Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 8-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 159.0 Feet
Span Length: 159.0 Feet

Overview: Through truss bridge over Cedar Creek on Ozaukee Interurban Trail - Former Electric Interurban Line
History: Built 1907 by Carneige Steel, Used as and interurban rail bridge until 1948, restored and reopened for bike traffic in 2002
Built: 1907

Location: Ozaukee County

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The south face

This bridge was built by Carnegie Steel in 1907 for the Milwaukee Northern Railway, which ran from Milwaukee to Sheboygan until 1940. Service between Milwaukee and Port Washington continued until 1948.

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The east portal

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Oblique view looking northwest

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The obverse side of the state historical marker

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The reverse side of the state historical marker

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The west portal

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The southern truss

The Cedarburg Fire Department is located across the river. The tower is for drying hoses.

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A pedestrian walkway rides on outriggers

These are mounted on the north side of the bridge.

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Lattice truss detail

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The west mount

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The east mount

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The Carneige indicia

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The bridge performs its original duty

I believe this traction car is coming off the east side of the bridge, headed northbound for Sheboygan from Milwaukee. (I do not know the significance of the sign on the car that reads, "Sheboygan Local." There appears to be a walkway to the right side. There are currently outriggers that carry a walkway today, on the north side of the bridge. I believe this walkway is on those same outriggers. Note the electric power supplied to the car from overhead wires.

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Barrel shot looking east

Photo taken by Robert Thompson in November 2012

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From north

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Photo taken by Robert Thompson in November 2012

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Photo taken by Robert Thompson in November 2012

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Photo taken by Robert Thompson in November 2012

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Photo taken by Robert Thompson in November 2012

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Photo taken by Robert Thompson in November 2012

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Portal Bracing

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Inside Bridge

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Sway Bracing

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Upper Bracing

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Sign

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Looking East

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Looking West

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Upper Angle Connection

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Upper Connection

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Lower Connection

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Floor Beam

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Overview

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Overview

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Overview

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Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Looking West

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Columbia Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 43.296667,-87.986667

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Carries Columbia Road (Former Wis 57) over Cedar Creek
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 92.5 Feet
Span Length: 92.5 Feet

Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Cedar Creek on Columbia Road (Former Wis 57)
History: Built 1949; rehabilitated 1988
Built: 1949

Location: Ozaukee County

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The north face, just below the dam

The railing stanchions are clad with Lannon Stone.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The west approach

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The deck, looking east

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The Ozaukee Interurban Bridge

Looking north from the Columbia Road Bridge walkway.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The deck and south railing

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The Wadham's Station

Now a jewelry store. This historic Wadham's gas station is one of the few pagoda style stations left. It is located at the southwest corner of the bridge.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Green Bay Road Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge

Location: 43.230450,-87.983500

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Carries Green Bay Road over Pigeon Creek
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: The Green Bay Road Bridge, a reinforced concrete deck girder, is of local historical significance as a contributing element of the Thiensville Historic District. The district is historically significant as the principal commercial district of the village of Thiensville and for its association with the Bublitz family, who were instrumental in the development and growth of the village. The bridge railing design and period lighting standards contribute to the sense of time and place created within the district boundaries.

--Peter J. Adams, Peter James Adams & Associates, Neenah, WI
Total Length: 47.9 Feet
Span Length: 39.9 Feet

Overview: Lost Concrete deck girder bridge over Pigeon Creek on Green Bay Road in Thiensville
History: Replaced 1992
Built: 1922

Location: Ozaukee County

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General View Of Bridge Location And West Side

Photo taken by Jeffrey Averkamp, November, 1989, for HAER

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General View Of Bridge Location And East Side

Photo taken by Jeffrey Averkamp, November, 1989, for HAER

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View Showing South Side Of Span

Photo taken by Jeffrey Averkamp, November, 1989, for HAER

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Detail View Of Lighting Standard

Photo taken by Frank Reimer, August, 1987, for HAER

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Bridge Street Bridge

Status: Replaced by new bridge but moved to a new location

Location: 43.318700,-87.949140

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Carries Bridge Street over Milwaukee River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: The Bridge Street Bridge is a single span, single lane Pratt through truss that was erected in 1888. Built by the Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company, it was identified in Cultural Resource Management in Wisconsin (the state's cultural resource management plan) as one of only six pre-1895 examples of that bridge type. As well, Cultural Resource Management identified the Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company as a prolific bridge builder in the state. Indeed, the firm built five of the six aforementioned pre-1895 bridges. With its integrity very much intact, and the fact that no more than four of the six bridges previously cited exist today, the Bridge Street Bridge is significant as an excellent and rare example of an early Pratt through truss that was built by an important Wisconsin bridge building company. UPDATE July 2010: The bridge was relocated to Lime Kiln Park, where it crosses a drainage ditch and serves as a display and pedestrian walkway.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost (Relocated) Pratt through truss bridge over Milwaukee River on Bridge Street in Grafton
History: Built 1888 by Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Co.; Replaced 1996
Built: 1888

Location: Ozaukee County

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Photo taken by John N. Vogel, May 1996 for HAER

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Photo taken by John N. Vogel, May 1996 for HAER

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Photo taken by John N. Vogel, May 1996 for HAER

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Photo taken by John N. Vogel, May 1996 for HAER

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Photo taken by John N. Vogel, May 1996 for HAER

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Photo taken by John N. Vogel, May 1996 for HAER

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Photo taken by John N. Vogel, May 1996 for HAER

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Photo taken by John N. Vogel, May 1996 for HAER

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Photo taken by John N. Vogel, May 1996 for HAER

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Circa 1909

Old Postcard View

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UP - Sunset Road Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 43.375888,-87.891737

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Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Sunset Road
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 38.0 Feet
Span Length: 38.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Sunset Road on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1930
Built: 1930

Location: Ozaukee County

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UP Sunset Road Bridge

Overview

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016

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UP Sunset Road Bridge

North Abutment

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UP Sunset Road Bridge

Overview

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UP Sunset Road Bridge

Looking North

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UP Sunset Road Bridge

Looking South

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UP Sunset Road Bridge

Overview

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Bridge Street Bridge (Relocated)

Status: Open to pedestrians

Location: 43.305748,-87.955831

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Carries Pedestrian Walkway over Drainage Ditch
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: 7 panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Bridge over Drainage Ditch on Pedestrian Walkway
History: Built 1888; Replaced in 1996; Moved to Lime Kiln Park 1996
Built: 1888

Location: Ozaukee County

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Oblique View

When Bridge Street outgrew its namesake bridge, a new structure was built. Local enthusiasts raised the necessary funds to move the bridge to Lime Kiln Park in 1996.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2010

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South Face

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East Portal

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Builder's Plaque

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Oblique View, Looking Southwest

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2010

169319

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North Face

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West Portal

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Oblique View Looking Northeast

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2010

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Lower Chord

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Lower Chord and Floor Detail

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Railing Detail

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Portal Joint

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Upper Truss Detail

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Center Panel

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Marker

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Historical Marker

Recognizing the

HERRICK FOUNDATION

Tecumseh, Michigan

Whose generous financial support
helped up move the 1888
Grafton Historic Bridge to this
location on September 5, 1996.

Grafton Historic Bridge Corporation

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2010

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WI-33 Bridge

Status: Replaced by a roundabout

Location: 43.386886,-87.900242

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Carries County Highway LL over WI-33
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details:
Total Length: 135.8 Feet
Span Length: 51.8 Feet

Overview: Stringer bridge over WI-33 on County Highway LL in Port Washington
History: Built 1957; demolished 2012
Built: 1957

Location: Ozaukee County

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CN - Milwaukee River Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 43.422302,-87.945492

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Carries Canadian National Railroad over Milwaukee River
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: 2-span 6-panel pinned Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 233.0 Feet
Span Length: 116.5 Feet

Overview: Pratt pony truss bridge over Milwaukee River on Canadian National Railroad
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902

Location: Ozaukee County

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Satellite (Google Earth) view of bridge

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Distant portal view facing north

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2015

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Closer portal view facing north

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Oblique of west truss

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End post/floor beam bracing

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View of end post and lattice bottom chord

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West truss

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Offset portal facing north

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Upper chord/vertical pinned connection

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Closeup of pinned connection

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Looking straight down through the ties to the river

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Middle of bridge where the spans meet

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End of first span

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View of Milwaukee River looking west

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Middle pier where two spans meet

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Hip connection

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Inside portal view looking south

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2015

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End post

The upper chords and end posts on this bridge are an easy 2 feet wide! I put my hand on it to show the size.

Photo taken by Matt Lohry in January 2015

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End post

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View of east truss

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Floor beam/end post connection

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Elevation

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Alongside the bridge on the shore of the river

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Abutment/bearing

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Looking up at the hip connection

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Elevation

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Turnbuckles

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Portal view facing north

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Looking North

Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Looking South

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Looking South

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Date

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Damage

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Upper Angle Connection

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Inside Massive Trusses

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Looking North

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Overview

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Saukville Rail Bridge

North Span

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Pier

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Saukville Rail Bridge

South Span

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Saukville Rail Bridge

South Abutment

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Under Bridge

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Overview

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Upper Angle Connection

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Upper Connection

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Saukville Rail Bridge

Lower Connection

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Highland Drive Bridge

Status: Demolished

Location: 43.414485,-87.868734

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Carries Highland Drive over Ozaukee Interurban Trail
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Slab bridge over Ozaukee Interurban Trail on Highland Drive
History: Built by Milwaukee Northern, later TMER&L, railroad abandoned 1940; Lost 2015
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Location: Ozaukee County

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TMERL - Milwaukee River Bridge

Status: Demolished

Location: 43.334371,-87.946497

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Carries TMER&L interurban line over Milwaukee River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 123.5 Feet

Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Milwaukee River on TMER&L interurban line
History: Built 1850 for the Michigan Central, relocated here for the Milwaukee Northern (Later TMER&L) in 1906; Abandoned 1948
Built: 1850

Location: Ozaukee County

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TMER&L bridge at Grafton

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TMERL - Grafton Viaduct

Status: Removed

Location: 43.312951,-87.955925

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Carries The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co. over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 765.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Warren deck truss bridge over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad on The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co.
History: Built 1906; Removed ?
Built: 1906

Location: Ozaukee County

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TMERL - Cedarburg Viaduct

Status: Removed

Location: 43.258231,-87.992600

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Carries The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co. over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 454.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pony/through plate girder bridge over Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad on The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co.
History: Built 1906; Removed ?
Built: 1906

Location: Ozaukee County

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From the Electric Railway Review, Volume 18, 1907

Public Domain: Published Prior to 1920

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TMERL - Pigeon Creek Bridge

Status: Removed

Location: 43.233658,-87.985059

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Carries The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co. over Pigeon Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pony/through plate girder bridge over Pigeon Creek on The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co.
History:
Built:

Location: Ozaukee County

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CNW - TMERL Overpass (Port Washington)

Status: Removed but not replaced

Location: 43.385949,-87.882703

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Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co.
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pony/through plate girder bridge over The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co. on Chicago & North Western Railway
History:
Built:

Location: Ozaukee County

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Sauk Creek Tributary Bridge

Status: Open to traffic

Location: 43.380768,-87.879677

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Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Sauk Creek Tributary
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Sauk Creek Tributary on Chicago & North Western Railway
History:
Built:

Location: Ozaukee County

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CNW - Sauk Creek Bridge

Status: Removed

Location: 43.386392,-87.873703

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Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Sauk Creek
Design: unknown
Design Details: Don't know
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Bridge over Sauk Creek on Chicago & North Western Railway
History:
Built:

Location: Ozaukee County

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TMER&L - Port Washington Station Bridge

Status: Removed but not replaced

Location: 43.386826,-87.875061

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Carries The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co. over Sauk Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Pony/through plate girder bridge over Sauk Creek on The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co.
History: Built in the 1940s
Built:

Location: Ozaukee County

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Washington Street Bridge

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 43.319929,-87.949356

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Carries Washington Street over Milwaukee River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Steel stringer bridge over Milwaukee River on Washington Street
History:
Built:

Location: Ozaukee County

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Millpond Park Bridge

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Columbia Road Bridge (Old)

Status: Replaced by a new bridge

Location: 43.297156,-87.986141

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Carries Columbia Road over Cedar Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet

Overview: Lost Stone arch bridge over Cedar Creek on Columbia Road
History:
Built:

Location: Ozaukee County

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Columbia Road Bridge (Old)

Photo from old postcard


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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