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Historic Bridges: Eaton County, Michigan

Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S  - Dismantled and/or in storage. L -  Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.

Total Bridges Found: 16

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Bismark Highway Bridge
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Bismark Highway Over Sebewa Creek in Rural: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 31 ft. Main Span: 27 ft. Roadway: 16.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1921 By: Unknown
A rare example of a steel stringer bridge with lattice railing.
Cochran Road Bridge
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Cochran Road (BL-69) Over Battle Creek River in Charlotte: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1921 By: E. C. Nolan and Son of Detroit, Michigan
This unusual bridge does not follow the usual state standard plan for its type.
Grand Ledge Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (CSX) Over Grand River in Grand Ledge: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 466 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 10 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1904 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania
One of the most impressive deck trusses in Michigan, this bridge spans the unusual sandstone cliffs that grace the edge of the river in this area.
Ionia Road Bridge
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Ionia Road Over Scipio Creek in Near Vermontville: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 23 ft. Main Span: 22 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1957 By: Fred H. Price and Company and Michigan State Highway Department
A good example of a tiny stringer bridge built in the mid-20th Century.
Island Park Arch Bridge
Gar Island Park Pedestrian Bridge
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Hamlin Street (Pedestrian Path) Over Grand River (West Channel Around Island) in Eaton Rapids: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 51 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 8.2 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A small, quaint arch bridge provides access to an interesting park.
Knight Street Bridge
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Knight Street Over Grand River in Eaton Rapids: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Metal Pin and Hanger Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 165 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1955 By: Raff and Dexter of Lansing, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A well maintained 1950s multi-span beam bridge.
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M-50 Little Thornapple River Bridge
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M-50 (North Clinton Trail) Over Little Thornapple River in Rural: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 35 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This is a very small example of a Michigan stringer bridge with concrete balustrade railings.
X
M-50 Thornapple River Bridge
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M-50 (North Clinton Trail) Over Thornapple River in Rural: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 55 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 54.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Frank and Stiehl of Au Gres, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This bridge is an example of an attractive Michigan stringer design that features concrete encasement and concrete balustrade railings.
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M-50 Thornapple River Overflow Bridge
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M-50 (North Clinton Trail) Over Thornapple River Overflow in Rural: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Concrete T-Beam, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
A very short t-beam that has a distinctive railing design used in Michigan for short spans.
Powers Highway Bridge
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Powers Highway Over Battle Creek River in Rural: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Metal Rivet-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 28 ft. Main Span: 25 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Unknown
An extremely rare example of an unusual light-weight truss design used in the early 20th Century.
Saginaw Highway Bridge
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Saginaw Highway Over Sebewa Creek in Rural: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 28 ft. Main Span: 26 ft. Roadway: 19.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Unknown
A rare example of a steel stringer bridge with lattice railing.
Spring Brook Bridge
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Pedestrian Path Over Spring Brook in Eaton Rapids: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
A nice concrete arch bridge with interesting and unique guardrails.
State Street Bridge
Plains Road Bridge
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State Street (Plains Road) Over Grand River in Eaton Rapids: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed
Length: 170 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1948 By: B. H. Sargent of Grand Rapids, Michigan
This unusual 1940s bridge is a graceful curved t-beam that features MSHD truss style riveted railings.
Townline Brook Bridge
Bennett Park Bridge
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Private Drive Over Townline Brook in Rural: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Metal 6 Panel Threaded Rod-Nut Connected Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1875 By: Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio
This is the only 1870s bowstring in Michigan, a rare example of a plate and channel top chord bowstring.
Vermontville Bridge
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Ionia Road Over Thornapple River in Vermontville: Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Metal Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 112 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1957 By: Fry Construction Company of Lansing, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A good example of a continuous stringer bridge built in the mid-20th Century.
Waverly Road Bridge
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Waverly Road Over Grand River in Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan and Eaton County, Michigan, United States
Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 284 ft. Main Span: 56 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1940 By: W. J. Storen Company of Detroit, Michigan
This relatively long Michigan stringer bridge was widened in 1966.

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