National Register of Historic Places

East Laporte Street Footbridge

Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana
Listed
July 22, 1981
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
81000001

About this property

East LaPorte Street Footbridge is a historic footbridge located at Plymouth, Indiana. It was built in 1898 by the Rochester Bridge Company and spans the Yellow River. It is a two-span, Kingpost truss bridge measuring 100 feet long and 6 feet wide. The bridge connects a residential area of Plymouth to River Park Square and downtown. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. In early 2023, a rehabilitation project was completed with the aim of extending the lifespan of the bridge structure to 30 years and reducing lateral deflections. Key components of the project included the replacement of timber decking with composite decking, as well as the replacement of floor-beams and stringers. The project also involved the removal of pack rust from exposed steel components, along with cleaning and painting. Pedestrian access was improved by updating the bridge approaches and installing new lighting along the railing and truss members for safety. Bank protection on the east bank of the Yellow River was replaced with new riprap, and similar measures were taken around each bridge pier and along the cut bank on the west side of the river.

Location

Plymouth, Marshall County, Indiana
41.34029, -86.30430

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Plymouth Southside Historic District
Listed
0.2 mi
Plymouth Downtown Historic District
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0.3 mi
Plymouth Fire Station
Industrial
0.3 mi
Heminger Travel Lodge
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0.3 mi
Marshall County Court House
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0.4 mi

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When was East Laporte Street Footbridge listed on the National Register?

East Laporte Street Footbridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 22, 1981.

What type of historic resource is East Laporte Street Footbridge?

East Laporte Street Footbridge is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

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