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Blatnik Bridge

John A. Blatnik Bridge, High Bridge

Blatnik Bridge

Primary Photographer(s): Aquatic Sciences Center, CC BY-NC 2.0, https://www.flickr.com/photos/uwiscseagrant/

Bridge Documented: 2020

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Facility Carried / Feature Intersected
I-535 and US-53 Over St. Louis Bay
Location
Duluth: St. Louis County, Minnesota and Douglas County, Wisconsin: United States
Structure Type
Metal Cantilever (Arch and Suspended Deck) 20 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Construction Date and Builder / Engineer
1961 By Builder/Contractor: American Bridge Company of New York, New York and Engineer/Design: Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendorff of Kansas City, Missouri
Rehabilitation Date
2013
Main Span Length
600.0 Feet (182.9 Meters)
Structure Length
7,985.0 Feet (2433.8 Meters)
Roadway Width
58 Feet (17.68 Meters)
Spans
3 Main Span(s) and 49 Approach Span(s)
Inventory Number
9030

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This bridge's future is at risk!

Bridge Status: Slated for demolition and replacement!

This bridge is a rare example of a cantilever truss bridge that features a tied arch suspended span. Large hinges can be seen where the bridge design changes from truss to arch over the waterway some distance from the piers. The truss cantilever arms extend for 60 feet (two panels) inward over the navigation span. The remaining 16 panels are the 480 foot tied arch suspended span. Anchor spans are 270 feet each.

American Bridge Company was just one of a large number of contractors who were involved with the construction of this large bridge. A historical pamphlet shown below lists all the involved contractors. Within the list are many large bridge contractors.

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Above: Historical photo showing bridge construction.

Above: Historical photo showing bridge construction.

Above: Historical literature showing the builders of the bridge.

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