Manitowoc in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
City of Manitowoc Eighth Street Bridge
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 21, 2018
1. City of Manitowoc Eighth Street Bridge Marker
Located on the main commercial thoroughfare of downtown Manitowoc, the Eighth Street Bridge spans the Manitowoc River and presides over the entrance to the city’s harbor. Continuously served by draw bridges since the 1860s, the site reflects the importance of the shipping industry to the city. The present bridge replaced a 1926 simple-trunnion bascule, which was typical of the design developed in Milwaukee during the first decade of the twentieth century. Fabricated by the Manitowoc Ship Building Corporation, the bridge was significant for its historical tie to the city’s maritime industry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 44° 5.513′ N, 87° 39.475′ W. Marker is in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, in Manitowoc County. It is on South 8th Street (U.S. 10) just north of Quay Street, on the left when traveling north. The marker is on the southeast corner of the drawbridge tender house, facing South 8th Street and the bridge. Touch for map. Marker is at
this page online
Regionally, this marker is on the Door Peninsula. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rummele's Jewelry (within shouting distance of this marker); Brandt Printing & Binding Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); A Century of Service: Manitowoc Public Library 1900-2000 (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); O. Torrison & Co. (about 300 feet away); S.S. Kresge Co. (about 400 feet away); Manitowoc Submarines (about 500 feet away); First Landing (about 600 feet away); Fehr's Jewelry (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manitowoc.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Manitowoc's Maritime Heritage (was
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 21, 2018
2. City of Manitowoc Eighth Street Bridge Marker
Also see . . .
1. 8th Street Bridge Over Manitowoc River (USbridges.org).
Excerpt: It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Wisconsin average of 40.3 years. The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition. Minor deterioration is present, but the structure is sound. It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,360 by 2041. The structure is 259 ft long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi.(Submitted on October 25, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Drawbridge in Manitowoc with Barge Horn (Youtube).
8th Street bridge going up for a barge (the St Marys Conquest) to pass through the drawbridge. This bridge opens up about 300 times a year.(Submitted on October 25, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 21, 2018
3. Wisconsin Department of Transportation Marker
State of Wisconsin
Department of Transportation
B-36-142-95
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Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 21, 2018
4. City of Manitowoc Eighth Street Bridge Marker
The marker is on the southeast corner of the drawbridge tender house, facing South 8th Street and the bridge.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 21, 2018
5. City of Manitowoc Eighth Street Bridge
View along the west side of the bridge from beside the drawbridge tender house.
Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 21, 2018
6. City of Manitowoc Eighth Street Bridge
View of the east side of the bridge from the north side of the Manitowoc River.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 25, 2026, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
