Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Grant River Bridge

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Photos

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The south side

Photo taken by J.R. Manning

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West approach

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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East approach

Unfortunately, shot into the late afternoon sun.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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South side, looking west

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Deck and truss

Looking west

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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West portal and deck, looking east

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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River Identification

Wisconsin often uses these green signs to indicate a body of water being crossed or running parallel to a highway.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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State ID Plaque

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Deck, looking east

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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Carnegie Steel ID

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

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The north side

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in August 2007

Map

Vicinity map

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Facts

Overview: Through truss bridge over Grant River on WI 35/WI 81
Location: Grant County, Wisconsin
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1948; rehabilitated 1973
Design: Warren through truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 200.1 ft.
Total length: 204.4 ft.
Deck width: 25.9 ft.
Vertical clearance above deck: 15.9 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +42.81444, -90.83389 (decimal degrees)
42°48'52" N, 90°50'02" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 34775 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 05/2006): Deck condition rating: Satisfactory (6 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Appraisal: Functionally obsolete
Sufficiency rating: 49.4 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2004): 3,200

Update Log

January 26, 2008: New photos from J.R. Manning

Sources

J.R. Manning - thekitchenguy [at] sbcglobal [dot] net

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