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Toledo Railroad Bridge next to I-80

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Toledo Railroad Bridge next to I-80
Posted by 081552 on Saturday, August 7, 2004 4:40 PM
Returning to Los Angeles a few weeks ago, we drove by a railroad bridge next to I-80 in Toledo. We were travelling westbound and the bridge was on the north side of the Interstate. What railroad line used that bridge?

On another subject, can anyone recommend a railroad atlas? I'm still using Rand McNally's 'Handy Railroad Atlas' from the 80s and I need a newer atlas. Any ideas? I'd like all states in one book.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 7, 2004 11:31 PM
That bridge is the old Toledo Terminal Railroad bridge over the Maumee River and is still in use.
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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 8, 2004 7:26 PM
I don't want to disagree with any one but bridge next to the Ohio Turnpike (I80) is not in use and has not been for at least 15 years that I know of. There are dirt barricades at both ends and the deck is missing!

Just to make sure I''ll check it tomorrow when I drive by it on my way to Milwaukee!

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