This bridge lies round the border of Glendale and Shorewood, and crosses the Milwaukee River at a scenic and peaceful location.
Lincoln Park is the spot where Lincoln Creek dumps into the Milwaukee River, creating twisting sand bars and numerous observation points of the scenic Milwaukee River.
This bridge is a three span through girder supported by concrete substructures. The bridge was reportedly built in 1911.
The bridge has space for two tracks. After being abandoned several years ago, the bridge became a trail in 2016.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
Summertime views of the bridge are limited, which results in a view above, which is looking south along the bridge.
Upstream | UP Milwaukee River Bridge |
Downstream | Erie Street Swing Bridge |