West Jefferson Avenue–Rouge River Bridge, Detroit

Name: West Jefferson Avenue–Rouge River Bridge
Address: Detroit, United States

#238 among attractions in Detroit

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West Jefferson Avenue–Rouge River Bridge, Detroit

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The West Jefferson Avenue–Rouge River Bridge is a bridge located where Jefferson Avenue crosses the Rouge River at the border of Detroit and River Rouge, Michigan. It is the only surviving pony truss bascule bridge in the state of Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. ()

Built: 1922 (103 years ago)Coordinates: 42°16'50"N, 83°7'44"W

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River RougeDetroit United States

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West Jefferson Avenue–Rouge River Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fort Street–Pleasant Street and Norfolk & Western Railroad Viaduct, River Rouge, Zug Island, SS Ste. Claire.

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