Ashtabula Bascule Bridge
by Valerie Collins
Title
Ashtabula Bascule Bridge
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Valerie Collins
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Photograph - Photography
Description
The Ashtabula lift bridge is a Strauss bascule bridge that carries Ohio State Route 531 over the Ashtabula River in the harbor of Ashtabula, Ohio. In 1925, the bridge was constructed by a Cleveland firm, Wendell P. Brown, for $179,000. The lifting action depends on electric motors and a massive concrete counterweight. It is one of only two of its type that remain in service in the state of Ohio, and the only one extant in the state highway system. The bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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November 23rd, 2017
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Michael Krek
Love this photograph! I used to eat breakfast with my daughter at a small diner next to the bridge. Brings back great memories!
Valerie Collins replied:
Thank you so much Michael for the compliment! The name changed, but the diner with this fantastic view is still open. Please visit Ashtabula again soon :)
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