
The fate of a century-old railroad bridge in Green Bay is being discussed.
A new engineering report states that the Porlier Pier, which overlooks the Fox River up the road from St. Vincent Hospital, is structurally unsound, and should either be demolished, replaced, or removed.
The Pier was initially built in 1900 and was initially used as a railroad bridge over the Fox River, but it was changed to a pedestrian pier in 2005.
If it were to be refurbished, new piles and supports, and new decking would have to be installed, and the city would have to reinforce the retaining walls.
It is not clear exactly which option is the front runner at the moment, but it will be discussed on Wednesday by the City Council’s Park Committee.