- 1896: 27 miles completed from Hilbert Junction to Manitowoc, Wisconsin by Milwaukee & Lake Winnebago Railroad
- 1899: M&LW acquired by Wisconsin Central Railway
- 1899: Trackage rights gained from Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul between Neenah and Hilbert Junction
- 1961: WC merged with Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway and Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway to form Soo Line Railroad
- 1984: Soo Line Corporation created by Canadian Pacific Railway as a holding company
- 1987: Route sold to Wisconsin Central, Ltd
- 2001: Canadian National Railway acquires Wisconsin Central, Ltd
- 2001-Present: Canadian National operates this line as the Manitowoc Subdivision
06/26/21
This simple beam bridge crosses the Manitowoc River at Potter.
The bridge is believed to have been built around 1920, based on similar structures. It features a pair of I-Beam spans approached by trestle spans.
The bridge is of simple and light design and rests on wooden substructures.
Overall, the structure appears to be in great condition, possibly due to a recent rehabilitation. The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.
Manitowoc River Railroad Bridges
| Upstream | Manitowoc River Trail Bridge |
| Downstream | CN Manitowoc River Bridge (Collins) |