Ray_Nitschke_Memorial_Bridge

Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge

Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge

Bridge

The Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge is a twin-leaf bascule bridge over the Fox River on Main Street (US 141) in Green Bay, Wisconsin.[1] It is named in honor of the former Green Bay Packer linebacker Ray Nitschke.[2]

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History

The bridge was designed by Parsons Brinckerhoff in 1995. It was built in 1998 replacing the old Main Street Bridge that was built in 1923.[3] In September 2012, the bridge was closed for repairs because of rust problems. The bridge was reopened in November 2012.[4]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Bridgehunter Main Street Bridge (New)
  2. [2]
    Merit Award: Moveable Span "Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge"
  3. [3]
    "Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge"
  4. [4]
    Ray Nitschke Memorial Bridge closed
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