Watertown in Jefferson County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Milwaukee Street Bridge

Photographed By Paul F, September 3, 2010

1. Milwaukee Street Bridge Marker

North side of two sided marker.

Inscription.
One of the nation’s most innovative bridge designers of the 20th century, Daniel B. Luten, designed the Milwaukee Street Bridge. Constructed in 1930 by Eau Claire Engineering, the bridge was a rare example of a steel-reinforced, three span, open-spandrel, continuous rib arch bridge. Luten’s national success resulted from his ability to reduce the need for expensive materials while maintaining safety and strength. By 1927, Luten held nearly 50 patents for bridge designs and other innovations related to concrete construction. The bridge served Watertown residents until its replacement in 2007.

Erected 2008 by Wisconsin State Historical Society. (Marker Number 519.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Wisconsin Historical Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 43° 11.418′ N, 88° 43.552′ W. Marker is in Watertown, Wisconsin, in Jefferson County. Marker can be reached from Milwaukee Street, 0.1 miles north of Rock River. Marker is located along the river walk in South First Street Park, just north of Milwaukee Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Watertown WI 53094, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured

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as the crow flies. Trail Discovery (approx. ¼ mile away); Northwestern College (approx. ¾ mile away); In Honor of the 1955 Watertown High School State Baseball Champions (approx. ¾ mile away); Adrian Joss / John P. "Red" Kleinow (approx. ¾ mile away); Fred Merkle Field (approx. ¾ mile away); Octagon House (approx. one mile away); Plank Road Pioneer Barn (approx. one mile away); Richards Hill Ski Slide Site (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Watertown.

Also see . . . Milwaukee Street Bridge. Watertown Historical Society website entry (Submitted on September 13, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin.)

Photographed By Paul F, September 3, 2010

2. Milwaukee Street Bridge Marker

South side of two sided marker.

Photographed By Paul F, September 3, 2010

3. Milwaukee Street Bridge Marker

with bridge in the background.

Milwaukee Street Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul F, September 3, 2010

4. Milwaukee Street Bridge

Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 845 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 8, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.