The Pere Marquette train bridge behind grass Print

This bridge is an extremely rare and significant example of a Abt Bascule bridge, also sometimes referred to as an American Bridge bascule. The Port Huron Railroad Bridge's operating mechanics so closely conform to the design described in the Abt patent, that further description beyond that presented in the previous portion of this narrative would be redundant. It is this close conformity which makes the bridge significant as an excellent example of a patented bridge design. However, the bridge itself requires additional description. The Port Huron Railroad Bridge features a bascule leaf that is a traditionally composed Warren through truss. It has riveted connections, and built-up beams with attractive v-lacing and lattice. The tracks are still on the bridge, and the operator building is still standing, albeit with all the windows and doors boarded up. A small through plate girder span provides an approach for the bridge on the south side of the river, opposite the movable span. Placed on this approach span is a small plaque for this big bridge. It credits the American Bridge Company with building the bridge in 1931. This railroad line was originally a Pere Marquette bridge, then it became C & O who later became CSX, who eventually abandoned the railroad right-of-way and the bridge itself as well. Despite the significance of the Port Huron Railroad Bridge, and despite the small size of its footprint, this bridge is slated for demolition.

Print:Giclee on Photo Paper

Size:8 W x 12 H x 0.1 D in

Size with Frame:13.25 W x 17.25 H x 1.2 D in

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