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The South Face

This was the first bascule bridge in Milwaukee. Some say it was the first bascule bridge anywhere.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2008

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Exposed Counterweights

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The East Approach

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South Pedestrian Walkway

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Deck and Railing

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State Inventory Plaque

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East Control Tower

Left over from the days when two operators were required to open the bridge.

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Government Resoration Plaque

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Builder's Plaque

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Government Plaque

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Deck and Railing

Looking southwest.

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The North Face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2008

Map

Vicinity map

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Facts

Overview: Bascule bridge over Milwaukee River on State Street (Westbound US 18) in Milwaukee
Location: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1924; Restored 2007
Builders: - Edward E. Gillen Co.
- Milwaukee Bridge Co. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Design: Bascule
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 119.1 ft.
Total length: 271.0 ft.
Deck width: 41.0 ft.
Recognition: Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Approximate latitude, longitude: +43.04300, -87.91350 (decimal degrees)
43°02'35" N, 87°54'49" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Inventory number: BH 34862 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 06/2006): Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 2.0 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2004): 7,800

Update Log

June 30, 2008: Updated by J.R. Manning

Sources

J.R. Manning - thekitchenguy [at] sbcglobal [dot] net
Wisconsin DOT responds to call for historic preservation - Sean Ryan writes about Milwaukee's movable bridges for "The Daily Reporter."

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