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Railroad:

Michigan Central
City or Area: Detroit (southwest)
River: Rouge River
Type: Swing
Year Built: Unknown.  Replaced about 1920.
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Built By:  
Other Information: Built by the Michigan Central Railroad and the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad (both Vanderbilt roads)
Photos: The old swing bridge is at the left, and the new bascule bridge at the right.  This photo is taken from Railway Age magazine.

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