Wharf_Rat

The railroad bridge below was originally the only bridge that connected Freeport to Velasco. It carried foot, car, and rail traffic. A span bridge was added in the early 1950's on Velasco Blvd. And, this bridge was reduced to rail and foot traffic. Yes, it carried rail until only a few years ago, Circa 2008. It was replaced by a used vertical lift rail bridge shipped from Houma, LA. This is the only rail route to Port Freeport, Later, about 1966, another span bridge was added on Pine Street, (now officially Industrial Blvd) to better serve the port. The other swing bridge, for cars, was located near Brazosport High School. It had the distinction of being constructed over dry land in the mid 1920's before the Brazos River was diverted around Freeport. That brdge has been removed and replaced by a span bridge south of Freeport. Hwy 36 was rerouted behind Freeport in the early 1980's.