Hoan Bridge

Hoan Bridge

     The Daniel Hoan Bridge (formerly Harbor Bridge) is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It connects I 794 in downtown to the Lake Freeway.  It crosses the Milwaukee River and a sewage treatment plant.   It was designed by Howard,Needles, Tammen and Bergendoff. Construction began in 1970 and was finally completed in 1977.

     The total bridge length is 3057 m.

       Width is 15.8 m

       Longest span is 185m

       Height is 120 feet

       Bridge Type is tied arch.

      The bridge was closed in December, 2000.. Two of the three support beams of  lake front span failed.   This was subsequently repaired.

     The bridge under went a total rehab which was completed as of 2016.

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