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Historic Bridges: Alger 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: 10

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Alec Johnson Road Bridge
Johnson Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Alec Johnson Road (Johnson Road) Over Whitefish River in Rural: Alger County, Michigan, United States
Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 42 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Unknown
This is a small pony truss that retains excellent historic integrity.
Armour Saari Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Armour Saari Road Over Whitefish River in Rural: Alger County, Michigan, United States
Metal 4 Panel Bolt-Connected Double-Intersection Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 63 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1906 By: Joliet Bridge and Iron Company of Joliet, Illinois
This bridge is a good example of work done by a company that was prolific in Michigan.
Au Train River Railroad Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Railroad (Coalwood Trail Rail-Trail) Over Au Train River in Rural: Alger County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1920 By: Unknown
This is a small railroad arch bridge next to a highway arch bridge and a dam.
Diffin Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Diffin Road Over Werners Creek in Rural: Alger County, Michigan, United States
Metal 2 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 30 ft. Main Span: 26 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1906 By: Unknown
This bridge is just about as small as a Pratt truss can be, and it is in danger of collapse.
King Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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King Road (CR-280 and Old US-41) Over Whitefish River in Rural: Alger County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 70 ft. Main Span: 31 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1919 By: Samuel Mills of Escanaba, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A rare example of a multi-span concrete through girder, this bridge was once part of a major highway.
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Kivamaki Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Kivamaki Road Over Whitefish River in Rural: Alger County, Michigan, United States
Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 46 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Continental Bridge Company of Chicago and Peotone, Illinois
A beautiful little truss bridge is a rare example of work by Continental Bridge Company.
M-28 Sand River Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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M-28 Over Sand River in Rural: Alger County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Length: 66 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 35 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1939 By: Alpine Excavating Company of St. Ignace, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
Rare in Michigan, this attractive structure mimics a design used with frequency in Ontario.
M-94 Au Train River Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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M-94 Over Au Train River in Rural: Alger County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 47 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1919 By: Unknown
This is small arch bridge next to a dam and a railroad bridge.
Trenary Bridge
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M-67 Over Scotts Creek in Trenary: Alger County, Michigan, United States
Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Straits Construction Company
This is an old arch bridge that was widened in the 1950s, so it looks like a 1950s arch bridge today.
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Woodland Road Bridge
HSRNational HSR. Local HSR.
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Woodland Road Over Au Train River in Rural: Alger County, Michigan, United States
Metal Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 61 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1914 By: Worden-Allen Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Michigan State Highway Department
This bridge is an extremely rare example of a state highway department standard highway plate girder.

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