Green Bay Road Bridge Explained

Green Bay Road Bridge
Location:Mill St. at Manitowoc R., Manitowoc Rapids, Wisconsin
Coordinates:44.0961°N -87.7017°W
Built:1887
Builder:Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company
Architecture:Pratt pony truss
Added:August 3, 1998
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:98000877

The Green Bay Road Bridge is a Pratt pony truss bridge across the Manitowoc River in Manitowoc Rapids. The 150feet bridge was built in 1887 by the Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company and was the second river crossing built at its location. Originally a road bridge, the bridge is now used for a bicycle and walking trail; it is in good condition and is considered a historically significant example of a pony truss road bridge.[1] [2] The bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 3, 1998.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Green Bay Road Bridge. Wisconsin Historical Society. 2015-12-31.
  2. News: Rucker. Della G.. [{{NRHP url|id=98000877}} Green Bay Road Bridge]. 2015-12-31. NRHP Inventory-Nomination Form. National Park Service. 1997-03-21.