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Looking North from Sunny Point Road This railroad bridge reminds me of the long trestles we had as kids on our model railroads. This span seems to have a total elevated length of several blocks. Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007 |
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The north side, looking west The tracks transition to a deck truss to cross the Milwaukee River. Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007 |
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The north side, looking east Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007 |
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Underneath Notice the small escape decks, located periodically the length of the span, to allow workers a safe perch when trains pass. Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007 |
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Oblique view Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007 |
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The truss over the Milwaukee River The tracks continue west from Sunny Point Road and cross the Milwaukee River on this beautiful truss. Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007 |
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The north face Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007 |
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Under the truss Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007 |
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Crossing the Milwaukee River Parkway in Kletsch Park The last span to the west crosses the parkway before transitioning to a berm. Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007 |
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The last span & transition The road is the Milwaukee River Parkway. Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2007 |
Facts
- Overview
- Deck truss bridge over N. Sunny Point Road on CNW RR in Glendale
- Location
- Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
- Status
- Open to traffic
- History
- Built 1928
- Design
- Deck truss
- Dimensions
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Total length: 910.1 ft.
- Inventory number
- BH 34866 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
- Average daily traffic (as of 2005)
- 800
Update Log
- June 24, 2008: Updated by J.R. Manning: Added Railroad categories
- April 25, 2008: Updated by J.R. Manning: Added bridge to Railroad overpass category
- February 4, 2008: New photos from J.R. Manning