Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.013550,-88.537700
Carries US 45 (S. Main Street) over Fox River
Design: other
Design Details: Twin-leaf Bascule
Total Length: 109.9 Feet
Span Length: 109.9 Feet
Overview: Bascule bridge over Fox River on US 45 (S. Main Street) in Oshkosh
History: Built 1973
Built: 1973
Location: Winnebago County
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139447
West Elevation
As seen from the Oregon Street bridge. Note the CNRR swing bridge in the distance, in its normally open position.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139448
The Movable Span
The west side of the twin leaf bascule bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139449
Oblique View Looking Southeast
Includes the two approach spans and the movable span.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139450
Barrel Shot Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139451
Oblique View, Looking Southwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139452
Movable Span
The east elevation of the bascule bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139453
Control Panel
As seen through the door of the control house.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Government & Builder's Plaques
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139455
The Movable Deck
Looking northeast.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139456
Center Joint
Note the CN Railroad movable bridge in the distance. The railroad span is normally open (See photo #1) but while I was there, the span was closed and a train crossed the bridge a few minutes later. (The CNRR bridge is operated remotely from Stevens Point, about 65 miles to the west of Oshkosh.)
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139765
Going Up!
The Main Street Bridge opening as seen by a boater on the Fox River. Note the CN Swing Bridge just beyond, parked in the open position. Photo courtesy of the Oconto Yacht Club.
Photo taken by Gary Olson in September 2005
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Fox River Bascule Bridge
Photo taken by Douglas Butler
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.033333,-88.561667
Carries WI 21 (Congress Street) over Fox River
Design: other
Design Details: Bascule
Total Length: 170.0 Feet
Span Length: 170.0 Feet
Overview: Bascule bridge over Fox River on WI 21 (Congress Street) in Oshkosh
History: Built 1982
Built: 1982
Location: Winnebago County
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Congress Street Bridge, Oshkosh
Looking upstream from the south bank. The brick building behind is a former paper mill, now a condo development.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
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Congress Street Bridge, Oshkosh
View from the north bank.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
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Congress Street Bridge, Oshkosh
Bascule span, looking downstream.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
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Congress Street Bridge, Oshkosh
Closeup of the bridgetender's house.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
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Congress Street Bridge, Oshkosh
West sidewalk, looking south.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
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Congress Street Bridge, Oshkosh
Builder's plaques.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
260615
Drawing
Drawing made by Douglas Butler
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.196330,-88.453690
Carries Washington Street (WI 114) over Fox River
Design: other
Design Details: Steel Stringer
Total Length: 67.6 Feet
Span Length: 67.6 Feet
Overview: Approach to Tayco Street bascule bridge over Fox River (WI 114) in Menasha
History: Built 1993
Built: 1993
Location: Winnebago County
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139439
Deck View
Looking south. The approach span crosses the Fox River to an island formed by the river and the navigation channel, crossed by the Tayco Street Bascule Bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139440
South Portal of the Tayco Street Bascule Bridge
As seen from the approach span.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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The East Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139442
Deck, Looking North
The south portal of the Tayco Street Bascule Brdige can be seen in the distance. A similar view of the old bridge is in the HAER portfolio.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.018333,-88.550000
Carries WI 44 (Wisconsin Avenue) over Fox River
Design: other
Design Details: Bascule
Total Length: 107.0 Feet
Span Length: 79.1 Feet
Overview: Lost twin-leaf bascule bridge over Fox River on WI 44 (Wisconsin Avenue) in Oshkosh
History: Built 1939; Replaced October 11, 2008
Built: 1939
Location: Winnebago County
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139468
East Elevation
As seen from the Oregon Street Bascule Bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139469
Oblique View, Looking Southwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139470
Pedestrian Subway
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139471
Oblique View Looking Southeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139472
West Elevation of Movable Span
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139473
Barrel Shot, Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139474
East Control House
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139475
Movable Deck
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Pedestrian Walkway
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139477
Center Joint
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139478
Control Panel
As seen from the bridge deck.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Main Control House
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Wisconsin Street Bridge, Oshkosh
A view from the north bank, looking upstream.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
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Wisconsin Street Bridge, Oshkosh
A view from the north bank, looking downstream.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
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Wisconsin Street Bridge, Oshkosh
The structure on the right houses the bridgetender. The structure on the left.... is decoration?
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
150342
Wisconsin Street Bridge, Oshkosh
The bascule span. They did a nice job using form and color. For a UCEB, this is quite acceptable!
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
150343
Wisconsin Street Bridge, Oshkosh
A full shot, taken from the former Milwaukee Road trestle (now a fishing pier).
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
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Wisconsin Street Bridge, Oshkosh
Not everything in Oshkosh has been sanitized and gentrified. There are still a few authentic boathouses like this. (The bridge is in the background) Note the drawbridge to discourage trespassers!
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
260613
Drawing
Drawing made by Douglas Butler
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.021830,-88.518600
Carries Onpratt Trail over Lake Winnebago
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: Stone arch
Total Length: 55.1 Feet
Span Length: 16.4 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Lake Winnebago on Onpratt Trail in Oshkosh
History: Built 1921
Built: 1921
Location: Winnebago County
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139480
Deck and North Parapet
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in May 2009
139481
East Portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in May 2009
139482
Interesting Footbridge and Railroad Bridge Nearby
The rail bridge looks like it's for a Lionel O-27 on steroids, but it's actually a narrow gauge line that uses three rails in order to have loops at each end without using turnouts.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Lamp Detail
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in May 2009
139484
North Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in May 2009
139485
Oblique View North Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in May 2009
139486
Oblique View North Face
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in May 2009
139487
Oblique View South Face
The south side of the bridge is inside the zoo, which explains the fencing.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in May 2009
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Plaque
The bridge is named for Cooper Wells, and is featured on several Oshkosh websites, except that none of them explain who, or what, Cooper Wells was.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in May 2009
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Quadrant Detail
There is an ornate lamp and standard on each quadrant.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in May 2009
139490
South Elevation
As seen from the zoo parking lot.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in May 2009
139491
West Portal
The bridge is apparantly quite popular with anglers.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in May 2009
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.014115,-88.542478
Carries Oregon Street over Fox River
Design: other
Design Details: Bascule
Total Length: 117.1 Feet
Span Length: 117.1 Feet
Overview: Bascule bridge over Fox River on Oregon Street in Oshkosh
History: Built 1956; rehabilitated 1994
Built: 1956
Location: Winnebago County
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139457
Oblique View East Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139458
North Approach Span
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139459
Control Panel
As seen through the window of the control house.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139460
Movable Deck
Looking northwest.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139461
Oblique View, Looking Southeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139462
West Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139463
West Elevation
Note the CNRR swing bridge in the distance, in its normally open position. The bridge would close a few minutes later in preparation of a train crossing the bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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East Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139465
East Elevation of Movable Span
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
152001
Oregon Street Bridge
Bridgetender's house from the north side
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
152002
Oregon Street Bridge
Builder's plate
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
152003
Oregon Street Bridge
An interesting little detail: this window allowed the bridgetender to be sure the gates were closed and the bascule was clear. The purpose of the stuffed animal is unclear.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
260799
Drawing
Drawing made by Douglas Butler
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 0.000000,0.000000
Carries Pedestrian Walkway over Oregon Street
Design: truss/deck
Design Details: Deck truss
Total Length: 61.0 Feet
Span Length: 61.0 Feet
Overview: Deck truss bridge over Oregon Street on Pedestrian Walkway in Oshkosh
History: Built 1914
Built: 1914
Location: Winnebago County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Demolition of historic bridge is underway as of October 18, 2021.
Location: 44.200650,-88.446270
Carries Racine Street over Fox River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Bascule
Total Length: 129.6 Feet
Span Length: 107.6 Feet
Overview: Twin leaf bascule bridge over Fox River on Racine Street in Menasha
History: Built 1952
Built: 1952
Location: Winnebago County
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139432
Oblique View West Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139433
Oblique View Bascule and Approach Spans
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139434
West Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139435
Movable Deck
Looking southeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139436
Center Joint
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139437
Movable Deck
Looking northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139438
The Approach Span
Looking northeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
219092
Looking southeast
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2011
219093
Looking south
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2011
219094
Looking east
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2011
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Photo taken by Douglas Butler
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Lowered for motor traffic
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in December 2014
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Raised for ship traffic
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in December 2014
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.110870,-88.711450
Carries WI 116 (Main Street) over Wolf River
Design: other
Design Details: Bascule
Scherzer-type rolling lift
Total Length: 95.1 Feet
Span Length: 95.1 Feet
Overview: Twin-leaf bascule bridge over Wolf River on WI 116 (Main Street) in Winneconne
History: Built 1934; rehabilitated 1975
Built: 1934
Location: Winnebago County
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132761
Oblique View Of Bridge, Looking Northeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
132762
Control Tower
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
132764
Barrel Shot Looking East
There are two mirror-image approach spans to the bascule bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
132765
Movable Deck
Looking southeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
132766
Center Joint
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
132767
Movable Deck
Looking southwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
132769
Barrel Shot Looking West
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
132770
Control panel
As seen through the window.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
132771
Movable deck
Looking northeast. Note the snowmobile tracks in the snow on the south walkway.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
260478
Drawing
Drawing made by Douglas Butler
493636
Wolf River Bascule Bridge
Photo from old postcard
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 44.196895,-88.453430
Carries Tayco Street over Fox River Navigation Channel
Design: other
Design Details: Twin leaf Strauss bascule bridge
Total Length: 165.5 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost bascule bridge over Fox River Navigation Channel on Tayco Street in Menasha
History: Replaced 1993
Built: 1929
Location: Winnebago County
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119215
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 View To West. Subject Property And Its Setting
The Tayco Street Bridge was a double leaf, Strauss Underneath Counterweight bascule bridge. It was significant as the only bridge of this type in Menasha.
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119216
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 View To North
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119217
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 View To Northwest
With its symmetrical design and four houses at each corner, it was also significant as one of only two resources in Menasha built in the Spanish/Mediterranean Revival architectural style.
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119218
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 View To Southwest
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119219
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 View To Southeast
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119220
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 View To East Northeast
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119221
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 View To West. North Span Open
The south leaf collapsed sometime in the 1980's and was replaced with a fixed steel girder concrete span. This converted the bridge to a single leaf bascule.
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119222
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 View To North. North Span Open
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119223
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 View To Southwest. Southwest Corner House
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119224
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 View To Northwest. Northwest Corner House. Typical Cornice
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119225
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 View To Northwest. Northwest Corner House. Typical Window
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119226
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 View To West. Northwest Corner House. Typical Door/Entrance
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119227
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 First Floor. Southeast Corner House. View To Southwest. Operator's Office. Stairs To Control Room
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119228
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 Second Floor. Southeast Corner House. View To Northwest. Operator's Office. Bridge Control Panel
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119229
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 Second Floor. Southeast Corner House. View To Southeast. Operator's Office. Electrical Control Panel
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119230
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 North End Counterweight Pit. View To West. General View. Bridge Operating Mechanism
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119231
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 North End Counterweight Pit. View To Northwest. Electrical Motor And Main Drive Gear And Shaft
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119232
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 North End Counterweight Pit. View To East Southeast. Step Up Gears At Least End Of Main Drive Shaft Gear (Lower Left)
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119233
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 North End Counterweight Pit. View To West Southwest. Structure's Northeast Corner Bascule Girder Drive
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119234
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 North End Counterweight Pit. View To Southwest. Bridge Seat
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119235
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 North End Counterweight Pit. View To West. Main Trunnion
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119236
John N. Vogel, Photographer, August 1992 North End Counterweight Pit. View To North Northwest. Counterweight Trunnion And Counterweight
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119237
Wayne Chandler, Photographer, November 1992 Photographic Copy Of Blueprint Copy Of Original Plans, Dated 1925, By Mcmahon & Clark. Blueprint Copy In Possession Of Wisdot, District 3, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Location Plan
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119238
Wayne Chandler, Photographer, November 1992 Photographic Copy Of Blueprint Copy Of Original Plans, Dated 1925, By Mcmahon & Clark. Blueprint Copy In Possession Of Wisdot, District 3, Green Bay, Wisconsin. General Plan And Elevation Of Bridge
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119239
Wayne Chandler, Photographer, November 1992 Photographic Copy Of Blueprint Copy Of Original Plans, Dated 1925, By Mcmahon & Clark. Blueprint Copy In Possession Of Wisdot, District 3, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Operator's House: Elevation, Window Frame/Cor
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119240
Wayne Chandler, Photographer, November 1992 Photographic Copy Of Blueprint Copy Of Original Plans, Dated 1925, By Mcmahon & Clark. Blueprint Copy In Possession Of Wisdot, District 3, Green Bay, Wisconsin. South Bascule Pier. Channel Elevation. End El
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119241
Wayne Chandler, Photographer, November 1992 Photographic Copy Of Blueprint Copy Of Original Plans, Dated 1925, By Mcmahon & Clark. Blueprint Copy In Possession Of Wisdot, District 3, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Bascule Girder And Trunnion End
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119242
Wayne Chandler, Photographer, November 1992 Photographic Copy Of Blueprint Copy Of Original Plans, Dated 1925, By Mcmahon & Clark. Blueprint Copy In Possession Of Wisdot, District 3, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Plan Of Floor Over Pit
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119243
Wayne Chandler, Photographer, November 1992 Photographic Copy Of Blueprint Copy Of Original Plans, Dated 1925, By Mcmahon & Clark. Blueprint Copy In Possession Of Wisdot, District 3, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Bascule Girder. Front End And Floorbeams
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
119244
Wayne Chandler, Photographer, November 1992 Photographic Copy Of Blueprint Copy Of Original Plans, Dated 1925, By Mcmahon & Clark. Blueprint Copy In Possession Of Wisdot, District 3, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Clearance Layout. Counterweight, Main Trunnio
Photo taken by Historic American Engineering Record
219095
A bit more history...
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in January 2050
260465
Tayco Street Bridge
Raised
Drawing made by Douglas Butler
287558
Tayco Street Bridge
Menasha WI
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in March 2014
415494
Tayco St. Bridge
Neenah High School Band marching across the Tayco St. bridge in Menasha circa 1931.
Photo courtesy of the Neenah Historical Society.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.011986,-88.533380
Carries Canadian National Railway over Fox River
Design: truss/through/lattice/quadrangular
Design Details:
Total Length: 480.0 Feet
Span Length: 200.0 Feet
Overview: Lattice through truss bridge over Fox River on Canadian National Railway
History: Built 1899, Replaced by New Bridge 2013
Built: 1899
Location: Winnebago County
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139497
Oblique View Looking Northeast
The bridge is usually parked in the open position and closed only for rail traffic. The bridge is operated from a CNRR control center in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
150328
Looking east (downstream)
The rivermouth and Lake Winnebago are beyond the bridge.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
150329
Looking east (downstream)
What in the 1800's and early 1900's was a steamboat wharf is now a public park.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
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Trusses coming down
The swing span is the only truss left.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
242516
New deck girder spans and piers
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
242517
Pier closeup
Note the date
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
242518
Cofferdam at swing span
Not sure what the light-colored structure is
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
242519
Closeup of center pier
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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Barrel shot
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
242521
One of the old spans being cut up
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
242522
"1899"
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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New bascule truss span
While it looks like a traditional truss span, it is of all welded construction. I presume they will be putting a barge alongside and sliding the span onboard to float it into position.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in April 2013
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Another shot
The trunnion connection is at the shore end.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in April 2013
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The existing swing span
The new bridgetender's house is visible. Will this bridge be locally controlled? It was my understanding that the existing bridge was operated remotely.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in April 2013
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A shot through the fence at the construction site.
The lifting mechanism will attach to the lugs at the top of the truss; the pivot trunnions ate at the bottom.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in April 2013
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Southbound Train on 1899 Bridge
BCOL 4654 leads a southbound train over the 1899 swing span and onto the new stationary south span on 5/25/2013. Days before the downstream side trunnion support frame was installed, seen just to the left of the new tender house.
Photo taken by Daniel Duffey in May 2013
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Oshkosh CN Bridge: The Old & The New
Here's the overall scene as of 5/25/2013. The new movable span looks close to completion as it rests on its temporary pier on the north bank of the Fox River. The latest I've heard is that the switcheroo has been pushed back to the end of summer due to various construction and permitting issues.
Photo taken by Daniel Duffey in May 2013
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Old Fox River Swing Bridge
Replaced with a new bascule bridge
Photo taken by Douglas Butler
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.197700,-88.453250
Carries Tayco Street over Fox River Navigation Channel
Design: other
Design Details:
Total Length: 67.6 Feet
Span Length: 67.6 Feet
Overview: Single leaf bascule bridge over Fox River Navigation Channel on Tayco Street in Menasha
History: Built 1993; Replaced the original Tayco Street Bridge
Built: 1993
Location: Winnebago County
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139418
North Portal
The State of Wisconsin was onsite the same time I was, replacing lights and performing some maintenance tasks. The bridge was open about 4' to allow access to the navigation lights.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139419
Bollards
These are located several feet behind the gates and retract into the street. They protect the open end of the single leaf span.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139420
East Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139421
Oblique View East Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139422
Movable Deck
The joint is the lift end of the span.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139423
South Portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139424
Original Government Plaque
This is for the 1928 bridge that was replaced in 1993.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139425
West Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139426
Fully Open
This was during a test of the bridge; the total cycle was controlled from the Racine Street Bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139427
Closing
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Roof detail of the oiginal control tower
Three of the four original Spanish/Mediterranean Revival control houses remain. One of them houses the Tayco Street Bridge Museum that is open during the "Navigation Season" of May through October. Since the museum is inside the gates, visitors to the museum must leave while the bridge is open.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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1929 Bridge Memorial Plaque
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139430
The 1993 Bridge Government Plaque
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
139431
The Northwest Control House
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
141978
A model railroad club used this industrial area in Menasha as the prototype for their layout. They took a few liberties to make the model work, for example, in the the real world, this is the south portal of the Tayco Street Bridge and the bollards are on the north shore of the canal. Overall, this is a spectacular model of this congested industrial area! One more thing - this model is located in Great Britain!
Photo taken by Bill Wilder in February 2009
141979
Control House and Approach Span
The more I look at this model, the more amazed I am at the work done by this club.
Photo taken by Bill Wilder in February 2009
141980
WC SD-40 Crosses the Channel
This is a model of the Lush Street Swing Bridge on the layout, these bridges are also adjacent on the prototype canal.
Photo taken by Bill Wilder in November 2008
150460
Tayco Collapse
This is why the new bridge was built. The span was raised when the concrete counterweight on the south span failed, dropping the span into the river and narrowly missing an excursion boat that was passing through.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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Tayco Street Bridge
Raised
Photo taken by Douglas Butler
261139
Tayco Street Bridge
Almost raised
Photo taken by Douglas Butler
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.110833,-88.711389
Carries WI 116-Main Street over Wolf River
Design: girder
Design Details: Girder
Total Length: 306.4 Feet
Span Length: 76.1 Feet
Overview: Girder bridge over Wolf River on WI 116-Main Street in Winneconne
History: Built 1934; rehabilitated 1989
Built: 1934
Location: Winnebago County
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132774
Oblique View Of Bridge, Looking Northeast
There are actually two mirror-image approach spans at this location, one to the east and one to the west of the bascule span. In the interest of brevity, only one is posted here. The statistics are identical.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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Fishing Deck
Each span has a fishing deck on the south side of the main span.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
132776
Barrel Shot Looking East
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
132777
Barrel Shot Looking West
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
132778
The Fishing Deck
There are two of these decks on outriggers. Both are on the south side of the structure, one on either side of the bascule spans. Don't drop your favorite lure here!
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
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Other Bridge Traffic
The south walkway, during the winter, is kept snow-covered for snowmobile crossings.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
132780
Snowmobile Usage
Note the snowmobile tracks in the snow on the south walkway. Several snowmobilers used the bridge during my visit.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in January 2009
Status: Open to pedestrians & bicycles
Location: 44.202780,-88.464950
Carries Friendship Recreation Trail (Former CNW and CN railways) over Little Lake Butte des Morts
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 1600.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Little Lake Butte des Morts on Friendship Trail in Menasha
History: Built 1910; Abandoned ca. 1990; Converted to recreation trail in 2005
Built: 1910
Location: Winnebago County
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Welcome Arch
The Fox Cities Trestle is a Rails-to-Trail conversion of a causeway/trestle rail bridge, now a recreational trail bridge. It opened August 27, 2005 and won the 2007 AASHTO Legacy Award. The deck is composite planking and the bridge is lighted. 1,600 feet in length, it crosses Little Lake Butte des Morts from the City of Menasha on the east portal to the Town of Menasha on the west portal. Little Lake Butte des Morts is the flowage from damming the Fox River. The trestle is the western link of the bridge, the eastern link is a boardwalk that parallels the original causeway that is still carries rails. There is an S curve in the middle of the span that transitions from the bridge to the trestle portion, this welcome arch is at the west entrance to the trestle portion of the span.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Barrel Shot
This is the view of the bridge from the eastern shore in the City of Menasha. The Friendship Trail will eventually connect the cities of Manitowoc and Stevens Point.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Barrel Shot of the Causeway
Taken from below the welcome arch, this view shows the original causeway, looking southeast along the extant rails. The railroad still uses the tracks and sometimes uses the track on the causeway, necessitating the boardwalk that parallels the causeway.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Pavillion
There are several patios built along the span that allow fishing or just enjoying the breeze without interfering with bike, pedestrian and inline skate traffic. This is a very popular and busy bridge.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Original Rail Piers
Looking northwest.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Original Rail Piers
Looking southeast.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Oblique View
Looking west. This is the bridge portion of the span that runs parallel to the rail causeway. In order for the trail to cross the navigation channel that would otherwise block the trail, the Miron Bridge is a Netherlands-style lift bridge over the navigation channel at the Mensha Lock.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
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Fox Cities Trestle Trail - Deck
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in October 2010
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Fox Cities Trestle Trail - Salmon Foundation Pavillion
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in October 2010
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Fox Cities Trestle Trail - Footing
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in October 2010
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Fox Cities Trestle Trail - Footing
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in October 2010
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Fox Cities Trestle Trail - Footing
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in October 2010
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Fox Cities Trestle Trail
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in October 2010
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Fox Cities Trestle Trail
Photo taken by Mark Boettcher in October 2010
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Fox Cities Trestle Trail - Entrance
Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 44.202170,-88.461590
Carries Friendship Recreational Trail over Fox River Navigation Channel
Design: other
Design Details: Netherlands Style Lift Bridge
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bascule bridge over Fox River Navigation Channel on Friendship Recreational Trail in Menasha
History: Built 2005
Built: 2005
Location: Winnebago County
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South Elevation
This is how the bridge appears as you exit the Fox Cities Trestle.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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The Menasha Lock
This lock is at the west end of the Fox River Navigation Channel in the City of Menasha, allowing river traffic to move between Little Lake Butte des Morts and Lake Winnebago. The lock is manually operated. The original design of the bridge called for it to be manually operated, but that turned out to be impractical and it is operated with hydraulics.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Oblique view looking Northwest
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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East Portal
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Miron Bridge Open
The Miron Bridge open as seen by a boater about to enter the Menasha Lock. In the distance is the Roland Kampo Memorial Bridge that crosses Little Lake Butte des Morts. Photo courtesy of Oconto Yacht Club.
Photo taken by Gary Olsen in September 2005
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Photo taken by Douglas Butler
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.200000,-88.457730
Carries Canadian National Railway, over Fox River Navigation Channel
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 110.0 Feet
Span Length: 110.0 Feet
Overview: Through plate girder bridge over Fox River Navigation Channel on Canadian National Railway
History: Built 1905
Built: 1905
Location: Winnebago County
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West Elevation
This is the view of the navigation channel from the Friendship Recreational Trail that crosses the Fox Cities Trestle.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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East Elevation
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Southeast Landing Foot
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Barrel Shot Looking South
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Oblique View, Looking Southeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Pivot
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Deck and Mating Joint Looking Southeast
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Swing Area
This dead space allows the short swing area to clear the ground. Something, fairly large, is living under the bridge and scurried across this area as I approached to take the photo.
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Mating Joint
Photo taken by J.R. Manning in April 2009
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Northbound CN Freight
Photo taken by Martin Franklin
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CN 5859 On Swing Bridge
Photo taken by Martin Franklin
141974
Model Railroad Version of the Lush Street Bridge
A model railroad club used this industrial area in Menasha as the prototype for their layout. They took a few liberties to make the model work, for example, the real swing bridge is perpendicular to the canal and the control house is on the northwest quadrant but overall, this is a spectacular model of this bridge! One more thing - this model is located in Great Britain!
Photo taken by Bill Wilder in November 2008
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Wisconsin Central SD-40 Crosses Northbound
The prototype bridge was built by the Chicago & Northwestern Railway and was taken over by the Wisconsin Central. In turn, the Wisconsin Central was taken over by the Canadian National.
Photo taken by Bill Wilder in November 2008
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Underside Detail
The model probably isn't much different from the prototype. Mr. Wilder informs me that model is being motorized for future public displays of the model layout.
Photo taken by Bill Wilder in January 2009
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Model Tayco Street Bridge
The Tayco Street Bridge is also a part of this model railroad. Note the control house and the barricades. In the real world, the barricades are on the other side of the canal but in the model world, no one minds - the barricades are far more interesting here.
Photo taken by Bill Wilder in December 2008
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Looking downstream on the canal at the bridge
Menasha Utilities steam generating station is alongside the canal. It has been at least a half century since it got a load of coal by water
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in January 2050
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Swing mechanism
There is only about 24 inches of clearance between the bottom of the girder and the water - probably the least of any swing bridge I've ever seen.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in January 2050
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Bridgetender's shack.
I doubt the bridgetender was named "Horsey"
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in January 2050
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Photo taken by Douglas Butler
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Lush Street Swing Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Lush Street Swing Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Lush Street Swing Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Lush Street Swing Bridge
Date Stamp
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Lush Street Swing Bridge
Swing Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Lush Street Swing Bridge
Smashed off Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Lush Street Swing Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Lush Street Swing Bridge
Operators Shed
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Lush Street Swing Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Lush Street Swing Bridge
Rail Clips
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Lush Street Swing Bridge
Gears
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Lush Street Swing Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Lush Street Swing Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
This bridge is now gone. Dumb, dumb, dumb!!
Location: 44.005590,-88.843430
Carries CTH K over Fox River
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: 4 through plate girder spans, 1 single-leaf, through, plate girder bascule span with overhead counterweight.
Total Length: 333.7 Feet
Span Length: 76.4 Feet
Overview: Lost Scherzer-type rolling lift bascule bridge (with overhead counterweight) over Fox River on CTH K in Town of Rushford
History: Built 1939; ruthlessly wiped out 2013
Built: 1939
Location: Winnebago County
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5 Eureka 00.JPG
An idyllic scene, soon to be gone; in the pictures, you will see a crew drilling test cores into the riverbed to determine the best locations for the new bridge piers.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2009
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5 Eureka 01.JPG
This is one of a handful of rolling-truss type bascule bridges remaining in Wisconsin. The span literally rolls itself backwards while opening.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2009
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5 Eureka 02.JPG
Side view. The concrete counterweight is at the right; the dangling brown cable supplies electricity to the drive motors. The drive pinion is at the center of rotation between the ends of the power cable; it pulls the span along a rack gear on the upper horizontal structure.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2009
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5 Eureka 03.JPG
Looking south. Notice that the gate is manually operated!
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2009
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5 Eureka 04.JPG
Looking south at the lift span. The ladder on the left leads to a catwalk above, where there is a hand crank for manually opening the bridge in case of a power failure.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2009
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5 Eureka 05.JPG
Looking north at the span and the Bridgetender's House.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2009
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5 Eureka 06.JPG
East side of the lift span. The rack gear is visible on the upper horizontal structure, as are the alignment notches and tabs on the rolling path.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2009
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5 Eureka 07.JPG
A much better view of the rolling mechanism, showing how things are kept in alignment.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2009
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5 Eureka 08.JPG
Builder's plate on the concrete counterweight. This bridge was built late in the history of the Upper Fox Waterway, which was shut down in 1951. But this bridge and the Eureka Lock continued to function until the 1990's, operated by the Berlin (WI) Boat Club. I have no information on the earlier bridge this one replaced.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2009
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5 Eureka 09.JPG
Another plate, on the east side of the south end of the bridge.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2009
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5 Eureka 11.JPG
A look inside the Bridgetender's House. Very simple: a couple of switches for the warning lights and a controller for the drive motor. But nothing for the gates, because....
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2009
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5 Eureka 12.JPG
...the gates were worked by hand! But this bridge was opened so infrequently, it was hardly an imposition.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in October 2009
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July 31 2010
Still here. The Cancer of Ugly Concrete bridges hasn't struck yet. Notice the sailboat (sans mast) in the foreground. The river is still navigable, even though the bridge no longer opens.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in July 2010
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February 2012
Still here, but slated to be replaced this summer.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in February 2012
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November 2012
Still here, in spite of demolition plans
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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Not noticed earlier
The shaft and chain pulleys are for emergency operation of the bridge. The chains would be thrown down, and the crew would turn the shaft by pulling the chains.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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Locking lever
Keeps the bridge locked down when not being opened
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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Not long for this world
UCEB coming soon. Probably next year.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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Barrel shot.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson
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Photo taken by Douglas Butler
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Gone.
Yet another UECB
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in March 2015
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It looked better before.
A UECB, indistinguishable from all other UECBs.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in March 2015
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Eureka Bridge
Replaced
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in December 2014
Status: Removed
Approach plate girder spans have been preserved as a fishing pier.
Location: 44.016801,-88.549430
Carries Soo Line Railroad over
Design: truss/through
Design Details: This was a swing bridge crossing the navigable Fox River in Oshkosh WI. The swing span was a symmetrical through truss on a center pier. After the rail route was abandoned and removed, the bridge sat idle for years. The swing span was removed a few years ago; the approach spans on the south have been retained as a fishing pier.
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost through truss swing bridge over the Fox River on Soo Line Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Winnebago County
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ex-Soo Line Trestle
The swing span is now removed, but a short section of the south approach remains as a finger pier. The Jackson Street bridge is in the background.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
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ex-Soo Line Trestle
Notice the fine luxury yacht on the left ;)
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
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ex-Soo Line Trestle
At least it isn't in a landfill.
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in December 2009
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Soo Line Railroad Bridge
Oshkosh WI
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in June 2013
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SOO - Fox River Swing Bridge
The Oshkosh Northwestern: January 14 1977
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SOO - Fox River Swing Bridge
The Oshkosh Northwestern: January 14 1977
Status: open for traffic
Location: 44.011256,-88.533305
Carries Canadian National Railroad ( single track) over Fox River
Design: truss/through/warren
Design Details: Warren through truss Rolling Lift bascule type
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Warren through truss bridge over Fox River on Canadian National Railroad
History: Built 2013
Built: 2013
Location: Winnebago County
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CN Fox River Railroad Bridge
Trains passing through.
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in October 2013
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CN Fox River Railroad Bridge
Raised
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in October 2013
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Closeup of rolling truss lift span,
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in November 2013
Status: Abandoned
Location: 43.966901,-88.526570
Carries Old US 45 Alignment over Weyhurst Creek
Design: arch/pony/concrete
Design Details: Concrete arch
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete through arch bridge over Weyhurst Creek on Old US45 Alignment
History:
Built:
Location: Winnebago County
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Looking southwest
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in November 2013
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Looking south
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in November 2013
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Looking southeast
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in November 2013
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Looking northwest
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in November 2013
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Looking west
Photo taken by Robert Thompson in November 2013
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.040442,-88.744538
Carries Road over Fox River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss swing
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Fox River on Road
History:
Built:
Location: Winnebago County
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Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
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Omro Swing Bridge
Removed
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in September 2015
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Circa 1910
Old Postcard View
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.186668,-88.458879
Carries Candian National Railway over Fox River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 370.0 Feet
Span Length: 46.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Fox River on Candian National Railway
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Winnebago County
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299318
Shattuck Park Rail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Shattuck Park Rail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Shattuck Park Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Shattuck Park Rail Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Shattuck Park Rail Bridge
Overview. Second Track can be seen
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Shattuck Park Rail Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Shattuck Park Rail Bridge
Advanced Corrosion
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Shattuck Park Rail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.188204,-88.457245
Carries Candian National Railway over Fox River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 368.0 Feet
Span Length: 46.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Fox River on Candian National Railway
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Winnebago County
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299311
Island Park Rail Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Island Park Rail Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Island Park Rail Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Island Park Rail Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Island Park Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Island Park Rail Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
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Island Park Rail Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2014
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.188754,-88.459494
Carries over South Branch Fox River
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 330.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Timber stringer bridge over South Branch Fox River
History: Built 1851
Built: 1851
Location: Winnebago County
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415876
First Bridge Completed
Weekly Wisconsin Aug. 20, 1851
Photo taken by Don Nussbaum
Status: Removed
Location: 44.040118,-88.749407
Carries Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad 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 plate girder Bridge over Fox River on Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Winnebago County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.013473,-88.537602
Carries Main Street / Electric Interurban Cars WI 45 over Fox 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 swing bridge over Fox River on Main Street / Electric Interurban Cars WI 45
History: Removed 1971
Built:
Location: Winnebago County
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350814
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
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Main Street Bridge (Old)
Replaced
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in March 2016
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Oshkosh Bridge
Bridge over the Fox River Oshkosh 1890's. The sign on the bridge says, "$5.00 FINE FOR RIDING or DRIVING over this BRIDGE FASTER than A WALK."
Photo taken by Jens P. Jensen circa 1898. Courtesy of the Neenah Historical Society.
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Main St. Bridge
Photo courtesy of the Neenah Historical Society.
This photo also appears in "Steamboats on the Fox River."
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Main Street Bridge
Postcard of the Main St. Bridge Oshkosh, postmarked 1911.
Courtesy of Neenah Historical Society
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Main Street Bridge (Old)
Photo from old postcard
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Main Street Bridge (Old)
Photo from old postcard
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Main Street Bridge (Old)
Photo from old postcard
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.034311,-88.563633
Carries West Algoma Street & Oshkosh & Omro Interurban Railway over Fox 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 Fox River on West Algoma Street & Oshkosh & Omro Interurban Railway
History: Ordered replaced 1911
Built:
Location: Winnebago County
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350816
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.034079,-88.563214
Carries West Algoma Street & Wisconsin Electric Railway over Fox 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 Fox River on West Algoma Street & Wisconsin Electric Railway
History:
Built:
Location: Winnebago County
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350815
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
352051
West Algoma Street Bridge
Removed
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in April 2016
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.014623,-88.542342
Carries Jackson Street/Oregon Street over Fox 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 Fox River on Jackson Street/Oregon Street
History: Built 1919, Replaced 1956
Built: 1919
Location: Winnebago County
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350817
Public Domain: Published Prior to 1923
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.014577,-88.541413
Carries Oregon Street over Fox River
Design: unknown
Design Details:
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Bridge over Fox River on Oregon Street
History: Built 1898; Removed 1919
Built: 1898
Location: Winnebago County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.185920,-88.455350
Carries Mill Street over Fox River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Fox River on Mill Street
History: Built 1886; Replaced 1901
Built: 1886
Location: Winnebago County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.185920,-88.455350
Carries Mill Street over Fox River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Fox River on Mill Street
History: Built 1901; Replaced 1951
Built: 1901
Location: Winnebago County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.204587,-88.468888
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Little Lake Butte des Morts
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 1537.0 Feet
Span Length: 45.0 Feet
Overview: Timber stringer bridge over Little Lake Butte des Morts on Chicago & North Western Railway
History: Built 1862; Piles replaced 1874; Replaced 1910
Built: 1862
Location: Winnebago County
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415323
Mile Bridge
Mile bridge looking east circa 1915. The quarry is now the location of Fritse Park.
Photo coutesy of the Neenah Historical Society.
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Mile Bridge Underside
Photo taken by Don Nussbaum Jan. 2, 2018.
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Mile Bridge Underside
Photo taken by Don Nussbaum Jan. 2, 2018.
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Mile Bridge Underside
Photo taken by Don Nussbaum Jan. 2, 2018.
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Mile Bridge Underside
Photo taken by Don Nussbaum Jan. 2, 2018.
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Trestle Trail Looking West
Photo taken by Don Nussbaum Mar. 27, 2014.
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.189787,-88.463204
Carries over South Branch Fox River
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 500.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Timber stringer bridge over South Branch Fox River
History: Built 1862
Built: 1862
Location: Winnebago County
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416541
C&NW RR Bridge
Photographed by Jens P. Jensen circa 1898.
Courtesy of the Neenah Historical Society
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.188758,-88.459479
Carries over South Branch Fox River
Design: beam/stringer/wood
Design Details: Timber stringer
Total Length: 330.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Timber stringer bridge over South Branch Fox River
History: Built 1868
Built: 1868
Location: Winnebago County
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416587
Island City Times
July, 25, 1868
Status: Removed but not replaced
Location: 44.200151,-88.447736
Carries over North Branch Fox River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss swing
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over North Branch Fox River
History: Built 1889
Built: 1889
Location: Winnebago County
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416588
Mill St. Bridge
Courtesy of the Neenah Historical Society.
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Mill Street Bridge
Removed
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in January 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.198100,-88.458053
Carries Canadian National Railway over Fox River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Fox River on Canadian National Railway
History: Built 1910
Built: 1910
Location: Winnebago County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.196964,-88.453479
Carries Washington Street over Menasha Channel
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 Menasha Channel on Washington Street
History: Built 1920
Built: 1920
Location: Winnebago County
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468819
Washington Street Bridge
1927 view
Photo from old postcard
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.196916,-88.453821
Carries Tayco Street over Fox River Navigation Channel
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss swing bridge over Fox River Navigation Channel on Tayco Street
History:
Built: 1886
Location: Winnebago County
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Tayco Street Bridge (Old)
Photo from old postcard
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Tayco Street Bridge (Old)
looking south
Photo from Menasha Book blogspot
490001
Tech drawing from Douglas Butler
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in January 2020
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.110939,-88.710551
Carries Main Street over Wolf River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss swing bridge over Wolf River on Main Street
History:
Built: 1888
Location: Winnebago County
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495108
Wolf River Swing Bridge
1920s view
Photo from old postcard
495192
Tech drawing from Douglas Butler
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in March 2020
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.200332,-88.446175
Carries Racine Street over Menasha Channel
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pony truss bridge over Menasha Channel on Racine Street
History:
Built:
Location: Winnebago County
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Racine Street Bridge (Old)
Photo from old postcard
511114
Racine Street 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.
