Railroad: Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Company

The Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Company built and controlled the railroad bridges between Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. The line was originally owned by the three railroads which depended on the bridge. In 1903, the directors of the line were from Montreal, Canada, New York, and Minneapolis. There were 13 stockholders. The line was 1.22 miles long, with 0.64 miles of spurs and sidings.

Built → Sault Ste. Marie Bridge Company → Existing today

Control: 1887 - 25% by DSS&A, 25% by MStP&SSM, 50% by Canadian Pacific Railway.

Built: 1888 - Bridge over rapids in Sault Ste. Marie to Ontario, Canada.

Operations Ended: Continues

Reference: [MRRC] 

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1903. The railroad noted in its annual report to the Michigan Railroad Commissioner that the line had one iron bridge, 1.22 miles in length. It also had one drawbridge over the United States Canal of 198' which was swung by engine power. The line had 1.22 miles of telegraph wire, belonging to the Canadian Pacific Railway Co.