Franklin St Bridge - Sparta, WI
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member mrjcanger
N 43° 56.753 W 090° 48.709
15T E 675596 N 4868190
Built in 1927 and on the National Register of Historic Places
Waymark Code: WMRXWV
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Sir Lose-a-lot
Views: 1

This amazing bridge has stood the test of time and continues to be a full service traffic bridge to this day. Standing over Beaver Creek in Sparta, WI this bridge is part of the Water Street Commercial Historic District and was placed on the National Register in 1992. This bridge has an amazing original plaque from 1927 with the names from the Board of Public Works, the mayor, the Engineer, and Contractor.
Physical Location (city, county, etc.): Sparta, WI, USA

Road, Highway, Street, etc.: Franklin Street

Water or other terrain spanned: Beaver Creek

Architect/Builder: Engineer - Davy, Contractor - Coffeen

Construction Date: 1927

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