Monday, December 4, 2023

Trail/Milwaukee Bridge over Chippewa River in Eau Claire, WI

(Bridge Hunter broke Mar 22, 2023; 3D Satellite)

Two of several photos posted by John Weeks.
a
Another historic bridge hiding under the modern highway bridge.

b
Another view of the historic rail bridge located just west of the university campus.

Given the tie bars, I presume this bridge is pin connected. 
Street View, Jul 2018

1972 Eau Claire West and East Quads @ 24,000

Two of several photos posted by John Weeks.
a
Historic railroad bridge just north of downtown that has been converted into a trail bridge.

Yep, it is pin connected.
b
A pin connection on the bridge. This is a spot where a number of structural members meet. Rather than being riveted or bolted, they attach to an iron pin. That simplifies the structure, but it has the downside of being a spot that is impossible to inspect.

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