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The South Approach

This bridge is in a unique position. To the left of this shot (west) is Miller Valley, home of Miller Brewing Company. To the right (east) is the headquarters of Harley-Davidson. You will see both facilities in these photos.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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The east pedestrian walkway

This bridge is due to be replaced this Summer. (2008)

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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The east face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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The west face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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A westbound freight exits the portal

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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The west face

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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Iron railing detail

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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The north portal

Note the grain elevator in the background. The rotating sign on the roof is the Miller Soft Cross.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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The east railing and deck

In the background is Harley-Davidson headquarters.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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The west face

As seen from the parking lot of the Miller Brewing Visitor's Center. The sides of the bridge are surrounded by private property and are not easily reached.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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The West Face

As seen from the Wisconsin Avenue Viaduct. As of the date this photo was taken, near the end of July 2008, the scheduled reconstruction has not begun.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in July 2008

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The East Face

The right of way was the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad, aka The Milwaukee Road.

Photo taken by Martin Stupich, July 7, 1987 for HAER

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Oblique View, East Side

Photo taken by Martin Stupich, July 7, 1987 for HAER

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Same View, March 2008

As seen from the north. Note the iron railing. Highland Blvd. comes south from Washington Park and turns east as it crosses this bridge. After the road turns east, it passes Miller Brewing World Headquarters. The bridge is being replaced, one reason is because people misjudge the turn and hit the railing.

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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Curve railing detail

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in March 2008

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Detail, cureved railing

Looking northeast. The bridge originally had concrete parapet walls that were replaced with the steel railings decades ago.

Photo taken by Martin Stupich, July 7, 1987 for HAER

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Deck View

Looking northwest.

Photo taken by Martin Stupich, July 7, 1987 for HAER

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Map

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Facts

Overview: Concrete arch bridge over CMSTPP Railroad on W. Highland Blvd. in Milwaukee
Location: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Status: Open to traffic, Scheduled for replacement 2008
History: Built 1909
Builders: - B.E. Sivyer
- C.A.P. Turner
Design: Arch
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 108.9 ft.
Total length: 218.5 ft.
Deck width: 54.5 ft.
Recognition: Eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Approximate latitude, longitude: +43.04530, -87.96500 (decimal degrees)
43°02'43" N, 87°57'54" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 16/421401/4766297 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Milwaukee
Inventory number: BH 34880 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 08/2006): Deck condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Serious (3 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 19.6 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2005): 10,000

Update Log

August 8, 2008: Updated by J.R. Manning: Updated bridge data
July 28, 2008: New photos from J.R. Manning
July 24, 2008: New photo from J.R. Manning
March 16, 2008: New photo from J.R. Manning
March 15, 2008: Updated by J.R. Manning

Sources

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

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