Wakely Road Bridge - Saratoga, WI
N 44° 18.001 W 089° 53.322
16T E 269568 N 4909254
The Wakely Road Bridge, also known as the Point Basse Bridge was built in 1893-1894. It crosses over Wakely Creek.
Waymark Code: WM2AZR
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 10/05/2007
Views: 17
The bridge is a single arch bridge that was built in the late 19th century. The work order for the bridge's construction called for "5 ft abutment, 10 ft span. 16 ft planks. 3 in wide with railing 5 stringers and to be made of good sound and good size and solid timber. All peeled and grade level with the bridge and fill all holes and grade all side hills in good passable manner."
Length of bridge: 10' span
Height of bridge: 10'
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
Wakely creek
Date constructed: 1893-1894
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Wakely Road
Location:
Saratoga, WI - Wood County
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