Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.160937,-88.355584
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Funk Road
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Reinforced concrete, filled spandrel, round arch, massive design for locomotive loadings. Each arch has a 15' radius. The piers are heavily buttressed. Built for double tracks, it only carries one track. Pipe rail added in 1928. Rebuilt in 1945 which obliterated the build date on the structure.
Total Length: 123.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Funk Road on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1910; Rebuilt 1945
Built: 1910
Location: Waukesha County
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113067
The north face
This is a MASSIVE structure, carrying the UPRR (formerly C&NW RR) over Funk Road and the Oconomowoc River.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113068
Oblique View
Looking southwest from a recreational trail.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113069
The north portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113070
Local Artisans' Works
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113071
The south portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113072
The south side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113073
The south river portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113074
West Pier - South Side
The amount of deterioration on the face of this structure may be indicative of overall condition.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113075
The Funk Road arch
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113076
More deterioration
And local artisans' contributions to the overall decor.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113077
West Pier - North Side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113078
South Funk Road Portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113079
South Oconomowoc River Portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113080
Top - South Rail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113081
North Rail
Note Funk Road below.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113082
NorthFace
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
119966
The South Approach
Bt popular demand, a new photo that isn't tinted pink.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
119967
The South Portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
119968
The North Face
Looking SW
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
119969
The North Face
Looking SE
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
119970
The Oconomowoc River Pier
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
119971
The Oconomowoc River Span
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
119972
The North Approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
362419
UP Funk Road Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362420
UP Funk Road Bridge
West Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362421
UP Funk Road Bridge
Middle Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362422
UP Funk Road Bridge
East Arch
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362423
UP Funk Road Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362424
UP Funk Road Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362425
UP Funk Road Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362426
UP Funk Road Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362427
UP Funk Road Bridge
Ice Deflector
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362428
UP Funk Road Bridge
Roof
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.159650,-88.370700
Carries WI 83 over Oconomowoc River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details:
Closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 40.0 Feet
Span Length: 35.1 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Oconomowoc River on WI 83
History: Built 1916
Built: 1916
Location: Waukesha County
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113083
South Approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113084
East Parapet and Pedestrian Walkway
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113085
Deck and West Parapet Wall
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113086
The west face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.110900,-88.516400
Carries West Second Street over Oconomowoc River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details:
Closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 31.8 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Oconomowoc River on West Second Street in Oconomowoc
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Waukesha County
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113087
The east approach
This bridge is located just south of a Canadian Pacific Arch Bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113088
The north face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113089
Deck and North Railing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113090
The south face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113091
The north face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
Status: Closed to all traffic
Location: 43.107550,-88.172000
Carries River Road over Fox River
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 24.9 Feet
Span Length: 12.5 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Fox River on River Road in Menomonee Falls
History: Built 1950
Built: 1950
Location: Waukesha County
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112834
South Portal
This road has been closed for some time. Judging from the concrete blocks closing off all sides of the bridge, authorities are concerned about this bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007
112835
The West Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007
112836
The east wall and deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007
112837
The West Face
Notice the damage to the parapet wall on the northwest corner. Is this why the bridge is closed? I cannot find an answer to this question.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007
112838
The Damaged Parapet Wall
It appears to have been struck by a vehicle but I cannot confirm this theory.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007
112839
The Barricardes
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007
112840
The east face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007
112841
The west face
The bridge is still extant in March, 2008 but the roadway is open only to private property. The north approach is completely blocked.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.095150,-88.102540
Carries Shamrock Lane over Butler Ditch
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 43.6 Feet
Span Length: 21.7 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Butler Ditch on Shamrock Lane in Brookfield
History: Built 1988
Built: 1988
Location: Waukesha County
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113464
The west approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113465
The South Face
The mallard was was rather concerned with my presence. He and his mate took off for parts unknown a few moments after I took the photo.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113466
The north face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113467
The deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.104300,-88.469750
Carries Valentine Road over Oconomowoc River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details:
Closed-spandrel concrete arch
Total Length: 35.1 Feet
Span Length: 33.1 Feet
Overview: Concrete arch bridge over Oconomowoc River on Valentine Road in Oconomowoc Lake
History: Built 1940
Built: 1940
Location: Waukesha County
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113092
South Face
This bridge is surrounded by private property and owners who don't seem real enthusiastic about bridge hunters and sightseers.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113093
Oblique View
If you really want to see this bridge (and there really isn't much reason to do so) the speed limit here is 15 MPH and it is strictly enforced.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113094
The west portal
Note how the deck follows the contour of the arch.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113095
Deck and south railing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113096
East Approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113097
The north face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.176900,-88.458950
Carries UPRR (Formerly C&NW) over County Highway P
Design: girder
Design Details:
Total Length: 76.8 Feet
Span Length: 30.8 Feet
Overview: Bridge over County Highway P on UPRR (Formerly C&NW) in Town of Oconomowoc (Mapleton)
History: Built 1911, Removed September 5th 2020
Built: 1911
Location: Waukesha County
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113059
South Approach
This is a very narrow underpass. Local drivers have been complaining about it for many years.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113060
South Portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113061
West Abutment
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113062
East Pier
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113063
Undercarriage
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113064
North Side of Span
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113065
Looking Northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113066
Missing Span
It appears that this may have been a two track mainline at one time, or perhaps a long passing siding crossed this bridge. All that remains is this concrete block.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
445864
UP County P Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445865
UP County P Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445866
UP County P Bridge
East approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445867
UP County P Bridge
East pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445868
UP County P Bridge
East abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445869
UP County P Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445870
UP County P Bridge
West approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445871
UP County P Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445872
UP County P Bridge
West abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445873
UP County P Bridge
West pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445874
UP County P Bridge
Missing plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445875
UP County P Bridge
Main span
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445876
UP County P Bridge
Under main span
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445877
UP County P Bridge
Under main span
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445878
UP County P Bridge
Floor details
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
445879
UP County P Bridge
Removed track
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2019
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.113000,-88.488000
Carries East Grove Street over Oconomowoc River - East Channel
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: This appears to have been a Warren pony truss with a continuous top chord. When the bridge was rebuilt as a flat slab, the original trusses were reinstalled as decorative railings.
The trusses appear to be virtual duplicates of the lost Range Line Bridge in Langlade County.
Total Length: 42.7 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Former pony truss bridge over Oconomowoc River - East Channel on Grove Street in Oconomowoc
History: Built 1917; rehabilitated 1997
Built: 1917
Location: Waukesha County
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113098
The east approach
This is what you see as you exit the cemetery.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113099
The south side
Like its twin several feet to the west, this appears to have been a Warren pony truss with a continuous top chord. When the bridge was rebuilt as a flat slab, the original trusses were reinstalled as decorative railings. The trusses appear to be virtual duplicates of the lost Range Line Bridge in Langlade County.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113100
The North Side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113101
East Abutment
The old abutments appear to have been retained, although reinforced and a new deck cast in place.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113102
The State ID Plaque
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113103
Wisconsin Surveyor's Marker
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113104
North railing and deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113105
Railing detail
It appears to be a Warren pony truss with continuous top chord.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113106
The west approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.113040,-88.488850
Carries East Grove Street over Oconomowoc River - West Channel
Design: other
Design Details: This appears to have been a Warren pony truss with a continuous top chord. When the bridge was rebuilt as a flat slab, the original trusses were reinstalled as decorative railings.
The trusses appear to be virtual duplicates of the lost Range Line Bridge in Langlade County.
Total Length: 42.0 Feet
Span Length: 40.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Oconomowoc River - West Channel on Grove Street in Oconomowoc
History: Built 1917; rehabilitated 1997
Built: 1917
Location: Waukesha County
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113110
The east approach
This is how you see the bridge as you leave the cemetery. It appears that there is a causeway that was poured between the Grove Street Bridges across a backwater of the Oconomowoc River.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113111
The deck and north railing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113112
Wisconsin Surveyor's Marker
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113113
The west approach
This is the entrance to the La Belle Cemetery. The gates close at dusk.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113114
Wisconsin ID Plaque
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113115
Oblique View
The south side of the bridge. This appears to have been a Warren pony truss with a continuous top chord. When the bridge was rebuilt as a flat slab, the original trusses were reinstalled as decorative railings. The trusses appear to be virtual duplicates of the lost Range Line Bridge in Langlade County.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.112900,-88.516160
Carries Canadian Pacific Railroad over Oconomowoc River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Oconomowoc River on Canadian Pacific Railroad in Oconomowoc
History: Built 1902 by The Milwaukee Road Railroad (CMStP&P RR)
Built: 1902
Location: Waukesha County
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113116
Oblique View - North Face
To the best of my knowledge, this is the oldest bridge in Waukesha County.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113117
The North Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113118
The South Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113119
Keystone and Year of Construction
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
511412
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in June 2021
511413
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in June 2021
511414
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in June 2021
511415
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in June 2021
511416
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in June 2021
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 43.118333,-88.500000
Carries Lake Road - Former Wisc 67 over Lac La Belle Lake
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Concrete stringer
Total Length: 66.6 Feet
Span Length: 63.7 Feet
Overview: Lost stringer bridge over Lac La Belle Lake on Lake Road - Former Wisc 67 in Oconomowoc
History: Built 1925, Replaced 2007
Built: 1925
Location: Waukesha County
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113120
South Approach
Replaced by this bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113121
West face
Old bridge replaced by this one.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113122
Careful of that last step!
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113123
State ID Plaque
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113124
The Dam
This dam creates Fowler Lake.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
351210
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 43.111600,-88.492000
Carries Oakwood Avenue over Fowler Lake
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 109.3 Feet
Span Length: 53.5 Feet
Overview: Lost stringer bridge over Fowler Lake on Oakwood Avenue in Oconomowoc
History: Built 1928, Replaced 2007
Built: 1928
Location: Waukesha County
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113125
Replaced By This Flat Slab
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113126
Decorative Fixtures
Note the old fashioned style chimney lamp.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113127
WARNING! NO FUN ALLOWED!
Anyone caught having fun here will be prosecuted.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113128
East Side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113129
State ID Plaque
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
Status: Demolished
Location: 43.118220,-88.518750
Carries Wisc 16 - West Wisconsin Avenue over Oconomowoc River
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 50.9 Feet
Span Length: 49.5 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over Oconomowoc River on Wisc 16 - West Wisconsin Avenue in Oconomowoc
History: Built 1924; Replaced 2010
Built: 1924
Location: Waukesha County
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113130
The north face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113131
East Approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113132
Deck and North Railing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113133
South railing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113134
Oblique View - south side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113135
West approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113136
The west portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113137
Rail detail
The condition of the urns may be indicative of the overall condition of the bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113138
North rail detail
Some work has been done on this bridge - the paint marker on the pedestrian walkway indicates that more repairs may be in the future.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113139
Scour and dam bypass signs
North of the bridge. Apparently, scour is a problem for this bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113140
Dam
North of the bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113141
The east portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113142
Scour marker - south side
Mr. & Mrs. Mallard seem unconcerned with the scour problem.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
198059
South Face Looking Northeast
This Utilitarian Concrete Eyesore Bridge is the replacement of the subject bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2011
198060
Deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2011
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.161200,-88.372600
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over WI-83
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 69.9 Feet
Span Length: 38.1 Feet
Overview: Deck Girder Bridge over Wisc 83 on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1911
Built: 1911
Location: Waukesha County
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113143
The South Approach
State Highway 83 goes under the railroad on the east side, a snowmobile trail under the west side of the bridge. The recreational trail was the Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls and Western Railroad.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113144
South Superstructure
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113145
The Span over the recreational trail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113146
Manufacturer's Plate
BUILT BY
THE PENNSYLVANIA
STEEL COMPANY
STEELTOWN PA
1911
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113147
The West Abutment
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113148
The North Approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
113149
The Center Pier - North Side
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008
362429
UP WI-83 Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362430
UP WI-83 Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362431
UP WI-83 Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362432
UP WI-83 Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362433
UP WI-83 Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362434
UP WI-83 Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362435
UP WI-83 Bridge
East Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362436
UP WI-83 Bridge
West Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362437
UP WI-83 Bridge
Under Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
362438
UP WI-83 Bridge
Missing Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
Status: Open to pedestrians/bicycles
Location: 43.187650,-88.113270
Carries Water Street over US 41-US 45
Design: suspension/stayed
Design Details: Cable-stayed
Total Length: 363.9 Feet
Span Length: 216.9 Feet
Overview: Cable-stayed bridge over US 41-US 45 on Water St. in Menomonee Falls
History: Built 1970; First Cable-stayed bridge built in the United States
Built: 1970
Location: Waukesha County
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118391
The East Side
This is the first cable-stayed bridge built in the United States. It is a pedestrian/bicycle bridge that carries Water Street across US 41/45 in Menomonee Falls.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2008
118392
Oblique View - West Face
US 41/45 runs in a southeast to northwest direction here. The bridge runs north to south across the freeway.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2008
118393
The North Tower
The bridge was built in 1970 and is showing 38 years of wear.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2008
118394
The North Approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2008
118395
The Deck
It's quite a hike to the top of the arc from either direction.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2008
118396
The Cable Mount
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.168700,-88.439800
Carries UPRR over Norwegian Road
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 41.3 Feet
Span Length: 37.4 Feet
Overview: Steel bridge over Norwegian Road on UPRR (former C&NW) in Town of Oconomowoc
History: Built 1911
Built: 1911
Location: Waukesha County
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119960
The South Approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
119961
The West Abutment
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
119962
The East Abutment
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
119963
Stringers
There are two spans here, left from when this was a double-track mainline. There is only one track now.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
119964
The North Approach
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
119965
Bridge Mount Detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.106667,-88.470000
Carries Plank Road over Oconomowoc River
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Although this is not a historically significant bridge in and of itself, it is typical of bridges built to standards set by the Wisconsin State Highway Commission for many years. These bridges are being replaced at an alarming rate, this one has survived (so far) because old STH 16 (Wisconsin Avenue) has been replaced by a modern superslab, demoting this old highway to frontage road status.
Total Length: 44.9 Feet
Span Length: 44.9 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over Oconomowoc River on Plank Road in Oconomowoc Lake
History: Built 1942
Built: 1942
Location: Waukesha County
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121792
The West Portal
There seems to be some confusion about the name of the road here. The camera seems to be on Plank Road, paying homage to when this was the Watertown Plank Road, a wooden paved toll road that went from Milwaukee to Watertown. The addresses of the businesses to the east, including the car dealer and The Kiltie drive-in, are on Wisconsin Avenue. Some maps show the name of the road, west of the bridge as Plank Road, as Wisconsin Avenue east of the bridge, then Plank Road east of The Kiltie. Anyone know the story?
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
121793
The Deck and North Railing
The concrete railing is typical of bridge design of the 1930's and 1950's of bridges built to Wisconsin State Highway Commission specifications. Note the prestressed concrete stringer to the left, that carries modern STH 16 across the Oconomowoc River.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
121794
State Highway Commission inventory plaque
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
121795
The Pedestrian Walkway
Well, it was anyway, until it was obscured to hold buttresses to mount the modern steel guard railings.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
121796
The South Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
121797
The North Face
With no pedestrian walkway to hold butresses, a modern steel guardrail is bolted to a modern steel guardrail through the balusters.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
121798
The Deck and South Railing
Looking southwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
121799
The North Side
Note the steel box that carries storm water from the deck to the river. There is a matching steel conduit on the east end of the bridge, out of view.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2008
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.159840,-88.314595
Carries Private Driveway over Union Pacific Railroad
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer with timber stringer approaches
Total Length: 103.0 Feet
Span Length: 28.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Union Pacific Railroad on Private Driveway
History:
Built:
Location: Waukesha County
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242085
Elevation of bridge
Wish I could have a bridge like this on my driveway!
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
242086
Oblique of south approach spans
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
242087
View of wood bents
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
242088
Distant elevation
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
242089
Another view of underneath
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
242090
Oblique of deck
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
242091
Oblique of approach spans
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
242092
View of railroad passing underneath
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
242093
View of deck
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
242094
Scenery around bridge
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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Straight-across view of underneath
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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View of wooden crib abutment
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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Wood bent
The sun was very bright and caused a little washing out on the sides of this shot
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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View of main span/approach span joint
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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View of main span
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.170508,-88.375370
Carries Driveway, former alignment of WI 83 over Drainage Ditch
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bridge over Drainage Ditch on Driveway, former alignment of WI 83
History:
Built:
Location: Waukesha County
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North Approach
Note how the main alignment of Highway 83 curves to the southeast. The original alignment goes south and curves to the southeast, over the culvert. The turn was softened decades ago, leaving this gravel approach to serve as a driveway. This is something that the savvy bridge/highway hunter often looks for. Softening of a turn might be short, as this one is, or much, much longer, sometimes even miles long. A great deal of historical pavement and structures can often be found along the remains of an older alignment.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2010
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Deck
Note the curve of the northeast parapet wall. The southwest parapet wall is straight.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2010
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Looking east
Note how the original alignment meets the modern road.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2010
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Deck View
Looking northwest.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2010
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Curved Parapet Wall
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2010
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 43.182195,-88.114343
Carries Roosevelt Drive over Menomonee River
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone twin-vault arch bridge
Total Length: 91.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Stone arch bridge over Menomonee River on Roosevelt Drive
History: Built 1899; Replaced 1996
Built: 1899
Location: Waukesha County
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Distant View To North. Subject Bridge And Its Setting.
Photo taken by John N. Vogel Nov 1994/Feb 1995 for HAER
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View To North.
Photo taken by John N. Vogel Nov 1994/Feb 1995 for HAER
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View To Northeast.
Photo taken by John N. Vogel Nov 1994/Feb 1995 for HAER
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View To Southeast.
Photo taken by John N. Vogel Nov 1994/Feb 1995 for HAER
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View To East.
Photo taken by John N. Vogel Nov 1994/Feb 1995 for HAER
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View To Southeast. Segmental Arches And Cutwater.
Sidewalks and pipe railings were probably added in the 1930s by the addition of railroad rails for outriggers.
Photo taken by John N. Vogel Nov 1994/Feb 1995 for HAER
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View To North. Stonework Details.
Photo taken by John N. Vogel Nov 1994/Feb 1995 for HAER
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View To East Northeast. Detail Of Railroad Rail Walkway Support
Photo taken by John N. Vogel Nov 1994/Feb 1995 for HAER
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Oblique View Of Bridge, Looking Northeast
The bridge was designed to replicate the original span. Don't be fooled - it is not clad in limestone, the stones were molded into the cast concrete.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2010
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South Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2010
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Oblique View Looking Southeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2010
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.137029,-88.207431
Carries Railroad (UP) over Railroad (CN)
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 Railroad (CN) on Railroad (UP)
History:
Built:
Location: Waukesha County
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Photo taken by Tom Lampman
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in May 2021
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Looking South
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2020
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Looking North
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2020
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2020
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in May 2021
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Lime kiln chimney in the upper left.
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in May 2021
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 43.015866,-88.408346
Carries Trail over Scuppernong Creek
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Concrete Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Scuppernong Creek on Glacial Drumlin StateTrail
History: Built 1913
Built: 1913
Location: Waukesha County
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Photo taken by Brad
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.140706,-88.535767
Carries Lac La Belle Drive over Flowage into Lac La Belle
Design: culvert/concrete
Design Details: Concrete culvert
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete culvert bridge over Flowage into Lac La Belle on Lac La Belle Drive
History:
Built:
Location: Waukesha County
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Side oblique of bridge
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Looking straight down to the water from the road
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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View of east railing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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View of west face
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Another view of west face
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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View of east railing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Closeup of west railing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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West railing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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Distant shot of west railing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
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The bridge and the family
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in May 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.133312,-88.184552
Carries Railroad (UP) over WI 74
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 68.2 Feet
Span Length: 64.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over WI 74 on Railroad (UP)
History: Built 1911
Built: 1911
Location: Waukesha County
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Looking South
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in May 2021
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Looking North
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in May 2021
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in September 2020
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in May 2021
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in May 2021
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in October 2020
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in October 2020
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in October 2020
Status: Abandoned
Location: 43.105511,-88.469387
Carries Old PlanK Road over Oconomowoc River
Design: beam/tee
Design Details: Tee beam
Total Length: 44.3 Feet
Span Length: 42.3 Feet
Overview: Abandoned concrete T-beam bridge over Oconomowoc River on Old PlanK Road
History:
Built: 1910
Location: Waukesha County
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Portal view from the east
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in April 2014
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North railing
The local artisans have left their mark on this old bridge
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in April 2014
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North railing
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in April 2014
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View of rail bridge just to the south
This pic is taken from the deck of the Old Plank Road Bridge.
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in April 2014
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View of Old Plank Road from the east
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in April 2014
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Portal view from the west
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in April 2014
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Oblique elevation
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in April 2014
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Underneath
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in April 2014
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View of south railing and east abutment and wingwall
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in April 2014
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Elevation from the south
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in April 2014
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Distant elevation from the south
Photo taken by Matt Lohry in April 2014
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in June 2021
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in June 2021
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.137366,-88.209198
Carries Union Pacific over Waukesha Road & Bugline Trail
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder & pony plate girder
Total Length: 118.1 Feet
Span Length: 67.9 Feet
Overview: Deck plate & pony plate girder bridge over Waukesha Road & Bugline Trail on Union Pacific
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920
Location: Waukesha County
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View of north side of bridge
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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View of south side of pony plate girder span
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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Image
Support bent between the two spans
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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Image
View of deck plate girder spans (1 abandoned)
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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Image
Battened support
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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Underside of pony plate girder span
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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South side of entire structure
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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Distant elevation of bridge
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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East abutment
Severe spalling on this abutment
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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Deck plate girder span and west abutment
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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Portal view at the top looking west
Photo taken by Matt Lohry
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Looking North
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in May 2021
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Looking North
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in May 2021
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in May 2021
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Looking North
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in May 2021
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2020
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2020
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2020
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2020
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2020
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2020
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2020
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in August 2020
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 42.857170,-88.328437
Carries Railroad (CN) over WI 83
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 96.5 Feet
Span Length: 39.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony/through plate girder bridge over WI 83 on Railroad (CN)
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920
Location: Waukesha County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.058721,-88.431731
Carries The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co. over Outlet between Upper and Lower Nemahbin Lakes
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Outlet between Upper and Lower Nemahbin Lakes on The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co.
History:
Built:
Location: Waukesha County
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387856
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.117361,-88.499389
Carries Main Street over Lac La Belle
Design: truss/through/bowstring
Design Details: Bowstring through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bowstring through truss bridge over Lac La Belle on Main Street
History: Built 18XX; Replaced 1925
Built:
Location: Waukesha County
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1910 Postmark
Photo uploaded by Art S
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Photo taken by Munger
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Photo uploaded by Art S
Status: Removed
Location: 42.875797,-88.241371
Carries The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co. over Fox River
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 Fox River on The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co.
History: Built 1907; Removed 1939
Built: 1907
Location: Waukesha County
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387855
Photo scanned by Internet Archive Book Images
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.107780,-88.453346
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over Oconomowoc River
Design: arch/deck/closed
Design Details: Closed-spandrel arch with a stone and brick lining
Total Length: 51.0 Feet
Span Length: 51.0 Feet
Overview: Closed-spandrel arch bridge over Oconomowoc River on Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Waukesha County
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CP Oconomowoc River Bridge #3
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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CP Oconomowoc River Bridge #3
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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CP Oconomowoc River Bridge #3
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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CP Oconomowoc River Bridge #3
Keystone
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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CP Oconomowoc River Bridge #3
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in August 2016
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in June 2021
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in June 2021
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Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in June 2021
Status: Removed
Location: 42.860174,-88.314317
Carries The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co. over Mukwonago River
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Girder bridge over Mukwonago River on The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Co.
History: Built 1907; Removed 1939
Built:
Location: Waukesha County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.114167,-88.442778
Carries Lrd Lake Drive over Okauchee Lake
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 86.6 Feet
Span Length: 42.0 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over Okauchee Lake on Lrd Lake Drive
History: Built 2003
Built: 2003
Location: Waukesha County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 43.114321,-88.442992
Carries Wes Lake Drive over Okauchee Lake
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: 3-panel, pinned Pratt pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Okauchee Lake on Wes Lake Drive
History:
Built: ca. 1900
Location: Waukesha County
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Circa 1908
Old Postcard View
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Circa 1910
Old Postcard View
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Pre 1923 photo
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 43.106149,-88.455195
Carries road over Oconomowoc River
Design: truss/deck
Design Details: Deck truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Deck truss bridge over Oconomowoc River on road
History:
Built:
Location: Waukesha County
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511186
Waldheim Park Bridge
view c1908
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.
