This large and iconic deck truss bridge crosses the Escanaba River between Escanaba and Wells, Michigan.
The bridge is located just upstream of the formerly more significant Escanaba Rail Bridge, which was demolished in 2015.
Fortunately, this bridge still remains. It contains 5 large 5-panel riveted Warren Deck Trusses. These are approached by 4 spans of deck girder on the west side.
These trusses were likely built by the Minneapolis Steel & Machinery Company, although no proof has been presented of this.
However, the deck girders were confirmed as being built by the Lassig Branch of the American Bridge Company.
The bridge is very easy to photograph from a nearby road. It rests on concrete substructures.
It appears to be in nearly pristine condition too.
The author has ranked the bridge with moderate significance because of the unusual and large string of trusses. Large sets of trusses, especially at this age are not commonly seen in the Upper Peninsula.
The photo above is an overview.