Near Manitowoc in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

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Collins Road Bridge Span

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, October 5, 2011

1. Collins Road Bridge Span Marker at former location.

Inscription. This bridge was originally one of five spans that carried Collins Road over the Manitowoc River in the Town of Rockland. Built in 1911, it was replaced in 2001 and moved to Pinecrest Historical Village. This span is preserved to illustrate the typical riveted-metal truss construction of Warren Pony Truss bridges. These bridges were prevalent in Wisconsin from the early 20th century through the 1930s. After that time, concrete bridges were promoted as less costly to build, maintenance-free, and easily widened to meet changing traffic needs.

Erected 2006 by Wisconsin State Historical Society. (Marker Number 478.)

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 1911.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 44° 6.375′ N, 87° 47.197′ W. Marker was near Manitowoc, Wisconsin, in Manitowoc County. Marker could be reached from Pinecrest Lane, 0.4 miles south of County Road JJ. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 924 Pinecrest Lane, Manitowoc WI 54220, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced.

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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. Site of Gjerpen Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 2.6 miles away); Winnebago Trail (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Wampum or Mexico (approx. 4.1 miles away); First Court House and Jail (approx. 4.3 miles away); Old Military Road (approx. 4.3 miles away); County Hospital Cemetery (approx. 4.6 miles away); Potter's Field Cemetery (approx. 4.7 miles away); World War I Memorial (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manitowoc.

More about this marker. Marker was permanently placed in storage at the nearby Manitowoc County Historical Society (Pinecrest Historical Village).

Collins Road Bridge Span Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, October 5, 2011

2. Collins Road Bridge Span Marker

Marker has been moved to permanent storage at the nearby Historical Society.

Collins Road Bridge Span image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, October 5, 2011

3. Collins Road Bridge Span

Photographed By Paul Fehrenbach, October 5, 2011

4. Collins Road Bridge Span

Close up of rivet section

Photographed By Eric Kuntz, October 5, 2018

5. Collins Road Bridge Span

Current condition; marker removed

Photographed By Melinda Roberts, July 14, 2012

6. Collins Road Bridge Span Marker

The marker is inside The Pinecrest Historical Village. This is the sign at the entrance to the Village, on Pinecrest Road.

Photographed By Melinda Roberts, July 14, 2012

7. Collins Road Bridge Span Marker

Pass this second sign and follow the road to the end of the parking lot to find the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 13, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 650 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 17, 2011, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. 5. submitted on October 16, 2018, by Eric Kuntz of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. 6, 7. submitted on July 14, 2012, by Melinda Roberts of De Pere, United States. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.