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River Rouge Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge

River Rouge Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge

Photo Credit: Richard H. Scheel 

Photo Credit: Richard H. Scheel 

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Most Recent Visit To Bridge: March 2007

Key Facts
Bridge Name Facility Carried / Feature Intersected Location Structure Type Construction Date / Builder or Contractor
River Rouge Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over River Rouge Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan Metal Riveted Warren Through Truss, Bascule 0 By: Unknown
Technical Facts
Structure Length Roadway Width Main Spans Approach Spans
0 Feet (0 Meters) 0 Feet (0 Meters) 1 None

This bridge is nearly impossible to get to except by boat. It is a bascule bridge that utilizes a complex counterweight that moves to adjust the weight as the bridge raises and lowers.

The bridge may be built by the American Bridge Company as the other two bridges in Michigan like this one, in Saginaw and Port Huron, are built by that company.

Historic Significance Rating (HSR)

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