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Miscauno Island Bridge (East)

Warren Pony Truss Bridge over Menominee River
Miscauno Island, Marinette County, Wisconsin
To
Rural Menominee County, Michigan

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Name Miscauno Island Bridge (East)
Built By Wisconsin & Michigan Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Four Seasons Resort
Length 92 Feet Total
Width 1 Track, 1 Car Lane
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Warren Pony Truss
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1905, Rehabilitated 1938
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is a Road)
Current Status Rail-to-Road
Significance Regional Significance

This bridge is one of three that cross over the Menominee River at Miscauno Island.

Miscauno Island is a very scenic and remote island located about 15 miles from Pembine, Wisconsin.
The other bridges, the West Bridge and the Middle Bridge are all very similar in design, and were built at the same time.

Fortunately, the Four Seasons Resort purchased the land in 1938 and converted the railroad bridges to serve cars.

In 2016, the bridge is in very good condition, however it does lie on private property. The photos above were acquired with permission.

The bridge is a 4 panel, riveted Warren Pony Truss. It sits on concrete substructures.

The bridge has been rated as regional significance by the author, due to the fact that it is one of only four surviving bridges from the Wisconsin & Michigan Railroad. The excellent preservation and unique structural details also contributed to this.

The photo above is an overview.

In addition to being related to the other two bridges on this island, the bridge also has another relative. A bridge in Peshtigo, Wisconsin has four spans with the exact same design as this structure.

Menominee River Railroad Bridges

Upstream CN Menominee River (Faithorn)
West Channel Miscauno Island Bridge (West)
Middle Channel Miscauno Island Bridge (Middle)
Downstream Koss Bridge

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Build Date Construction of Wisconsin & Michigan Railroad
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele