Fort Street–Pleasant Street and Norfolk & Western Railroad Viaduct, Railway bridge in Boynton neighborhood, Detroit, United States.
The Fort Street-Pleasant Street Viaduct is a railway bridge in Boynton, Detroit, spanning roughly 2,800 feet (850 m) with an 80-foot (24 m) roadway crossing over Pleasant Street and Norfolk Southern Railway tracks. The structure carries multiple lanes of traffic while supporting both vehicular and rail movements in one construction.
Built in 1928 by Wayne County Road Commission, this viaduct marked the start of Detroit's grade separation program during rapid industrial expansion. The construction solved conflicts between vehicular and rail traffic that grew out of the city's fast-paced development.
Fort Street transformed from a social gathering place to an industrial corridor, showing how the city's character changed with manufacturing growth. Today the bridge remains a key part of how traffic flows through this evolving area.
The bridge accommodates multiple lanes with a dedicated left-turn lane added during 2011 modifications. It handles heavy traffic flow, so expect congestion during rush hours when crossing or driving nearby.
Original octagonal lamp posts remain visible along the structure even though decorative urn-shaped balusters were replaced with concrete panels. This mix of old and new reflects how the bridge was updated over the years.
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