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Property Location
| Location (Address) | EAU CLAIRE RIVER, AT US HIGHWAY 53 |
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| County | Eau Claire |
| City/Village | Eau Claire |
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Property Features
| Year Built | 1940 |
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| Survey Date | 1998 |
| Historic Use | bridge |
| Architectural Style | NA (unknown or not a building) |
| Structural System | Camelback Truss |
| Wall Material | Metal |
| Architect | State Highway Commission |
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| Demolished | Yes |
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| Additional Comments | A 'site file' exists for this property. It contains additional information such as correspondence, newspaper clippings, or historical information. It is a public record and may be viewed in person at the Wisconsin Historical Society, State Historic Preservation Office. A camelback two span Warren truss deck type bridge. The bridge (WisDOT Bridge No. B-18-601) contains nine spans with a total length of 886.7 feet. The roadway width is 33 feet. The only alteration to the bridge is a new deck in 1974. 2025: appears to be replaced per 2024 Streetview |
| Bibliographic References | (A) Bridge plaque. |
National And State Register Of Historic Places Listings
| National/State Register Listing Name | Not Listed |
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Architecture & History Inventory
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STATE HIGHWAY 81 OVER THE PECATONICA RIVER
53095
Located in Argyle, Lafayette County
