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Special Bridge Conditions Legend
! Confirmed demolition date within one year or an especially historic bridge that is threatened with demolition at any level.
X The bridge has been confirmed demolished or collapsed.
S The bridge has been dismantled or moved to an offsite location and is not currently available for public viewing.
L Most or all of the original bridge material has been demolished and replaced, including historically significant elements, but some original parts of the bridge remain.
Note: This website cannot guarantee the current condition of any bridge on this website. Bridges lacking these icons should not necessarily be considered condition-free.

Total Bridges Found: 2

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
Franklin Street Bridge
LaPorte County Bridge 505
Historic Significance Rating. Franklin Street Over Trail Creek Michigan City: La Porte County, Indiana Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) Total Length: 213 ft
Main Span Length: 181.8 ft
Roadway Width: 35.8 ft
Main Spans: 1
1932 By: Roberts Supply Company of Lima, Ohio and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois This significant Sherzer rolling lift is the only remaining historic highway bascule bridge in the entire state of Indiana.Click to visit page.
Michigan City Railroad Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Railroad (Norfolk Southern, Amtrak) Over Trail Creek Michigan City: La Porte County, Indiana Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown This gorgeous swing bridge still operates for boats.Click to visit page.

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