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Bascule Bridge

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A bridge in Cheboygan, in the middle of things: 151 places within a five-minute walk. One of 12 history & landmarks in Cheboygan.

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On the National Register since 1999

Cheboyan Bascule Bridge

Cheboyan Bascule Bridge

Cheboyan Bascule Bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 9, 1999. It is significant for its engineering and transportation. Its architecture is described as Scherzer Rolling Lift Bascule Bridge. It was listed as part of Highway Bridges of Michigan MPS.

The Cheboygan Bascule Bridge, also known as the State Street Bridge, is a double-leaf bascule bridge in Cheboygan, Michigan, carrying U.S. Highway 23 (State Street) across the Cheboygan River. Built in 1940, it was the last bascule bridge constructed in the state of Michigan prior to the end of World War II. It replaced an aging swing bridge built in 1877. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Pl…

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The nearest neighbor is Plaunt Transportation, 1 min walk away.

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Some place details from Overture Maps (CDLA-Permissive-2.0). Changes go live once a second neighbor confirms them. Building history: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places.

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