Portage Lift Bridge - Houghton MI
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member kJfishman
N 47° 07.334 W 088° 34.468
16T E 380574 N 5219950
Portage Lift Bridge - Houghton MI
Waymark Code: WM8XFY
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member TheBeanTeam
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The Portage Lift Bridge in Houghton MI was built in 1959. The lower level the lift was used for trains and the upper level is still used for cars. The railroads haven't used the bridge since the 70's. The rails have been removed and the rail part is used for snow mobiles to cross in the winter. Near this waymark are 2 railroad depots.
Bridge Usage: Pedestrian

Moving Bridge: Vertical lift (lifts straight up)

Bridge Type: Not listed
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