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CN Manitowoc River Bridge (Potter)

I-Beam Bridge over Manitowoc River
Potter, Calumet County, Wisconsin

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Name CN Manitowoc River Bridge (Potter)
Built By Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Canadian National Railway
Length 215 Feet Total, 25 Foot Main Spans
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type I-Beam and Trestle
Substructure Type Timber Pile
Date Built Ca. 1920
Traffic Count 2 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
CN Bridge Number 20.89
Significance Minimal Significance

This simple beam bridge crosses the Manitowoc River at Potter.
The bridge is believed to have been built around 1920, based on similar structures. It features a pair of I-Beam spans approached by trestle spans.
The bridge is of simple and light design and rests on wooden substructures.
Overall, the structure appears to be in great condition, possibly due to a recent rehabilitation. The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.

Manitowoc River Railroad Bridges

Upstream Manitowoc River Trail Bridge
Downstream CN Manitowoc River Bridge (Collins)

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Build Date Estimated based on similar bridges
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele