Photos 

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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

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2008

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The East Approach

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2008

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South Pedestrian Walkway

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Deck and Railing

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State Inventory Plaque

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2008

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East Control Tower

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

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2008

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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

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")
Approximate UTM coordinates
16/425593/4765994 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map
Milwaukee
Inventory number
BH 34862 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 06/2006)
Deck condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Good (7 out of 9)
Sufficiency rating: 70.3 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2005)
7,800

Update Log 

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

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