Dundee Railroad Bridge

The first thing that I noticed about this bridge was its most unusual caisson supports. Most railroad bridges in this area sit on cut stone or concrete types of piers or abutments. The caissons I have seen, such as on Frith Road, are also usually filled with concrete, but at these caissons look like there is stone inside, or at least on the top. The caissons on this bridge are also interesting because they are connected by bracing rods and v-laced steel. They also have been repaired, with giant clamping things on them, as well as some steel welded on.

This bridge is a convenient location, and is easily visible to people traveling M-50 through Dundee. The bridge has v-lacing on diagonals, and the bracing is latticed. Connections are riveted. The bridge carries one railroad track, which is active. Deck plate girders provide and approach for the bridge; two at the north end and one at the south end.