HLNEO - Chronology Page
Willow Avenue Bridge
The timeline of structures at this location reflects our best information to date and is NOT guaranteed to be complete.
Structure # 1
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Bridge Type: | Swing |
| Years Existed: | 1856-1896 | |
| Background Information: | The first bridge at this crossing was a swing bridge built in 1856. Source: Bridges of Metropolitan Cleveland | |
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Structure # 2
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Bridge Type: | Swing |
| Years Existed: | 1896-1964? | |
| Background Information: | The swing bridge was replaced by an electric operated draw in 1898. It had a span of 170 feet. Source: Bridges of Metropolitan Cleveland | |
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Structure # 3
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Bridge Type: | Vertical Lift |
| Years Existed: | 1964?-Present | |
| Background Information: | The current bridge at this crossing is a vertical lift bridge. It was designed by Trygve Hoff and Associate in 1964. It has a span of 310 feet. The span weighs 750-tons. The span can be lifted to 98 feet (its full height) in one-half minutes. Source: Bridges of Metropolitan Cleveland | |
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