Historic Bridges of the U.S. | S. First Street Bridge

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South Approach

Yeah, I know. My camera's optics will sometimes tint whites into pinks. Forget the pink clouds and look at the bridge!

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2008

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Deck and West Railing Looking Northwest

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2008

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Government Plaque

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2008

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Deck Looking Southwest

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2008

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North Portal

Photo taken by J.R. Manning in June 2008

Overview: Bascule bridge over Kinnickinnic River on S. 1st Street in Milwaukee
Location: Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1957
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 90.9 ft.
Total length: 172.9 ft.
Deck width: 47.9 ft.
Also called: 1st Street Bridge
Approximate latitude, longitude: +43.00835, -87.91115 (decimal degrees)
43°00'30" N, 87°54'40" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 16/425743/4762144 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Milwaukee
Inventory number: BH 36732 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 03/2006): Deck condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Poor (4 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 48.0 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2005): 6,500