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Total Bridges Found: 133

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108th Street Bridge
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108th Street Over Thornapple River in Rural: Barry County, Michigan and Kent County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 150 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1932 By: Willits Brothers Construction Company of Bay City, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A rare transition or prototype bridge, this may be one of the oldest remaining examples of a bridge in Michigan with R4 style railings.
11 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CN) Over 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
A different style among twelve similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
12 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CN) Over 12 Mile Road in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 160 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
The longest example of twelve similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
13 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CN) Over 13 Mile Road in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 93 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
14 Mile Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CN) Over 14 Mile Road in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 93 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
18th Street Bridge
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18th Street Over Rabbit River in Rural: Allegan County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Roadway: 25 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Unknown
A small example of a steel stringer with concrete balustrade railings.
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20th Avenue Bridge
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20th Avenue (CR-380) Over South Branch Black River in Rural: Van Buren County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 55 ft. Main Span: 51 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This bridge is noted for its 4.67 percent grade, unusual for this Michigan standard plan bridge design.
24th Street Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over 24th Street in Port Huron: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 29 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1925 By: Unknown
An old Grand Trunk Western Railroad overpass
31st Street Railroad Overpass West
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Railroad (Chicago and Western Indiana) Over 31st Street Boulevard in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 4
Built By: Unknown
This is one of two similar beautifully designed grade separations to carry a railroad over a Chicago boulevard.
3rd Avenue Railroad Bridges
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Railroad (Conrail and Canadian National) Over 3rd Avenue in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 73 ft. Main Span: 23 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1914 By: Unknown
At this location there are two 1914 concrete encased steel stringer bridges of four spans each, plus a (now abandoned) single span 1947 through plate girder span stuck in the middle.
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48th Avenue Bridge
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48th Avenue Over Paw Paw River in Rural: Van Buren County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 91 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This 1930s stringer bridge was one of Van Buren County's last historic bridges.
56th Street Bridge
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Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 56th Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 4
Built By: Unknown
One of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.
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56th Street Bridge
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56th Street Over South Branch of Black River in Rural: Allegan County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This attractive bridge is a small but good example of its kind.
57th Street Bridge
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Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 57th Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 5
Built By: Unknown
One of of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display attractive architectual details.
59th Street Bridge
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Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 59th Street and Westbound Midway Plaisance Drive in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 6
Built By: Unknown
With unusual railings on one side, this is one of the largest examples of a series of similar bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.
60th Street Bridge
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Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) Over 60th Street and Eastbound Midway Plaisance Drive in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 6
Built By: Unknown
One of the largest examples of a series of railroad overpass bridges that display highly attractive architectual details.
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Adelaide Street Bridge
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Adelaide Street Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western / Dequindre Cut Greenway) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 85 ft. Main Span: 33 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1929 By: Unknown
This bridge is one of several remaining historically significant overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.
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Albion Street Bridge
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Albion Street Over Kalamazoo River in Albion: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 64 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1935 By: Unknown
This 1930s bridge is unusual for having railings on its abutments, and unusual detailing on the concrete facing on the beams.
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Alfred Street Bridge
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Alfred Street Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western / Dequindre Cut Greenway) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 98 ft. Main Span: 34 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1929 By: Unknown
This bridge is one of several remaining overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.
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Antietam Avenue Bridge
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Antietam Avenue Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western / Dequindre Cut Greenway) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 41 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1930 By: Unknown
This bridge is one of several remaining overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.
Atlas Road Bridge
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Atlas Road Over Kearsley Creek in Rural: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 41 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Unknown
One of several representative examples of small scale bridge construction in the late 1920s and early 1930s in the county.
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Beecher Road Bridge
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Beecher Road Over Misteguay Creek in Rural: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 35 ft. Main Span: 31 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Unknown
One of the best representative examples in a group of bridges in the county that exhibit an unusual variation of a standard plan.
Bellaire Bridge
M-88 Bridge
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Bridge Street (M-88) Over Intermediate River in Bellaire: Antrim County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: L. W. Lamb Company of Jackson, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A classic example of an attractive Michigan steel stringer design.
Benjamin Avenue Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CN) Over Benjamin Avenue in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
A skewed variation of one of twelve similar railroad over highway bridges in the county, also with different design details.
Bennington Road Bridge
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Bennington Road Over Bear Creek in Rural: Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 27 ft. Main Span: 24 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1925 By: Unknown
This is a good example of a small-scale 1920s bridge in Michigan, featuring the typical railing of the period.
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Berry Road Bridge
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Berry Road Over Grand River in Rural: Jackson County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 76 ft. Main Span: 74 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1932 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
An exceedingly rare example of the very first bridge design to use the R4 type railing that dominated state construction for 30 years.
Big Beaver Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Big Beaver Road in Birmingham: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 4
Built 1930 By: Unknown
A well known Birmingham landmark, this railroad-over-road bridge is quite different from the highway-over-railroad bridges that deal with this same rail line in the area.
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Blake's Bridge
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Main Street (PA-36) Over North Fork Creek in Brookville: Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 110 ft. Main Span: 49 ft. Roadway: 24.3 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1926 By: Farris Engineering (Bridge) Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and G. A. Flink
This concrete encased steel stringer had unusual but attractive railings that were different on each side.
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Bruce Vento Trail Bridge
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Railroad (Bruce Vento Rail-Trail) Over MN-36 in Maplewood: Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 155 ft. Main Span: 39 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1954 By: Unknown and Minnesota Highway Department
With some aesthetic details, this former railroad bridge was a relativelty early and somewhat unusual overpass.
California Avenue AT and SF Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway) Over California Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 4
Built By: Unknown
Although individually undistinguished, this bridge is a representative example of its kind.
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Canboro Road Bridge
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Burt Road Over East Branch Pigeon River in Rural: Huron County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 38 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1910 By: Unknown
An old stringer featuring unusual and primitive concrete railing design.
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Caseville Bridge
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M-25 (Main Street) Over Pigeon River in Caseville: Huron County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1929 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This beautiful stringer bridge retains excellent historic integrity.
Catalpa Drive Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CN) Over Catalpa Drive in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 83 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
Catherine Street Bridge
Thornhill Place Bridge
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Abandoned Catherine Street Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western / Dequindre Cut Greenway) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge is one of several remaining historically significant overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.
Center Road Bridge
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Center Road Over Thread Creek in Grand Blanc: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Unknown
One of several representative examples of small scale bridge construction in the late 1920s and early 1930s in the county.
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Center Road Bridge
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Center Road Over Tittabawassee River in Rural: Saginaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 329 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1927 By: Willits Brothers Construction Company of Bay City, Michigan
Despite its significance and numerous preservation alternatives, Saginaw County chose to demolish this bridge.
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Central Avenue Bridge
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Railroad (BNSF) Over Central Avenue (MN-65) in Minneapolis: Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 121 ft. Main Span: 41 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1924 By: Unknown
This skewed railroad overpass with attractive railings is to be demolished and replaced.
Cermak Road Railroad Overpass
Chinatown Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Metra Rock Island District and Former New York Central) Over Cermak Road (22nd Avenue) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Rigid-Frame, Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This elegant bridge is one of the finest railroad overpass bridges in the city of Chicago.
Cesar E. Chavez Avenue Railroad Bridge
Oakland Avenue Railroad Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Cesar E. Chavez Avenue (Former Oakland Avenue) (US-24 Business) in Pontiac: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 124 ft. Main Span: 64 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1927 By: Unknown
This railroad overpass is unusual because it features a cantilevered deck, which is unusual for railroad bridges.
Charing Cross Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CN) Over Charing Cross Road in Bloomfield Hills: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
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Chesaning Bridge
Broad Street Bridge
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Broad Street Over Shiawassee River in Chesaning: Saginaw County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 141 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
The only vehicular crossing in Chesaning is a beautiful example of 1930s steel stringer construction.
Chestnut Street Bridge
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Chestnut Street Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western / Dequindre Cut Greenway) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 66 ft. Main Span: 31 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1929 By: Unknown
This bridge is one of several remaining historically significant overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.
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Churchill Road Bridge
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Churchill Road Over Grand River in Rural: Jackson County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1929 By: Unknown
An unusual alteration in a common historic design seen in Michigan.
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Cleveland Street Bridge
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Cleveland Street Over Grand River in Ionia: Ionia County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 375 ft. Main Span: 75 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 5
Built 1931 By: Lovering-Longbotham Company and Michigan State Highway Department
This former trunkline bridge is a long, graceful example of its type and is in good condition.
Clybourn Station Bridge
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Railroad (Metra Union Pacific North) Over Ashland Avenue and Cortland Street in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Through Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This is a large, curved, and skewed concrete encased through plate girder bridge.
Congress Street Bridge
Ducharme Place Bridge
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Abandoned East Congress Street Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western / Dequindre Cut Greenway) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1929 By: Unknown
This bridge is one of several remaining historically significant overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.
CR-52 Bridge
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CR-52 Over Unnamed Drain in Rural: Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This bridge may be tiny, yet it was built at a time when even small bridges were designed to look nice.
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CR-557 Bridge
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CR-557 Over West Branch Escanaba River in Rural: Marquette County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 72 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: P.J. Nickel Company of Ironwood, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This steel stringer bridge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as an early long-span steel stringer bridge.
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Division Street Bridge
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Division Street Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western / Dequindre Cut Greenway) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1929 By: Unknown
This bridge is one of several remaining overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.
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Dobie Road Bridge
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Dobie Road Over Red Cedar River in Rural: Ingham County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 41 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Joseph Leach Jr. and Michigan State Highway Department
This bridge is an example of a standard plan 1930s stringer bridge.
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Eaton Street Bridge
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Eaton Street Over Kalamazoo River in Albion: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 74 ft. Main Span: 37 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1926 By: Unknown
Albion allowed this attractive downtown area bridge to deteriorate, closed it to traffic, and then sought to demolish it.
Elm Street Bridge
County Line Road Bridge
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Elm Street (County Line Road) Over St. Joseph River in Rural: Branch County, Michigan and Calhoun County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
An example of a concrete encased beam bridge, in relatively poor condition.
Ewing Road Bridge
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Ewing Road (PA-3044) Over East Branch Big Elk Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 28 ft. Main Span: 25 ft. Roadway: 17 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Unknown and T. G. Colesworthy
This is a small concrete encased steel stringer bridge with concrete paneled railings.
Ewing Road Bridge
Phillips Mill Bridge
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Ewing Road (PA-3044) Over Middle Branch White Clay Creek in Rural: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 33 ft. Main Span: 31 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1911 By: Corcoran Construction Company of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Nathan R. Rambo
This is a small concrete encased steel stringer bridge.
Farnum Avenue Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CN) Over Farnum Avenue in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 83 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
Fenton Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Fenton Road in Flint: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 4
Built By: Unknown
This is an example of a concrete encased steel stringer railroad overpass.
Fisher Road Birch Creek Bridge
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Fisher Road Over Birch Creek in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 47 ft. Main Span: 41 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Meredith Construction Company and Michigan State Highway Department
A good example of a 1930s stringer bridge in Michigan, this structure is in remarkably good condition.
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Fisher Road Black River Bridge
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Fisher Road Over Black River in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 57 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1928 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This once-attractive bridge has been so heavilly altered it no longer is beautiful or historic.
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Fort Street Viaduct
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Fort Street Over Railroad (Various), Pleasant Street, and Sanders Street in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 2,800 ft. Main Span: 52 ft. Roadway: 80 ft. Main Spans: 7
Built 1930 By: Unknown
A huge amount of concrete was used to build this enormous grade separation bridge.
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Fullerton Parkway Bridge
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Fullerton Parkway Over Lincoln Park Lagoon in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 99 ft. Main Span: 49 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1940 By: Unknown
This unusual bridge has attractive Art Deco detailing and is an asset to the Lincoln Park Historic District.
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Gratiot Avenue Belle River Bridge
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Gratiot Avenue Over Belle River in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 123 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: H. G. Christman Burke Company of Lansing, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A remnant of the US-25 days of Gratiot Avenue, this bridge also plays a role in a larger story involving several historic bridges.
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Gratiot Avenue Pine River Bridge
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Gratiot Avenue Over Pine River in Rural: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 123 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: E. C. Nolan and Son of Detroit, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A remnant of the US-25 days of Gratiot, this bridge displays the width of a road that was once three lanes rather than two.
Greenleaf Drive Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (CN) Over Greenleaf Drive in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
One of twelve similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
Greenwich Bridge
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Long Dam Road Over Sacony Creek in Rural: Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1915 By: Reading Contracting Company of Reading, Pennsylvania
This is an uncommon example of a concrete encased steel through plate girder.
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Hanover Road Bridge
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Hanover Road Over South Branch Kalamazoo River in Rural: Jackson County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 37 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1938 By: Unknown
This large example of a style of bridge used in Michigan in the 1920s and 1930s for small-span crossings is noted for its lack of alteration and spalling, but it has been closed to traffic.
Harrison Street Pedestrian Bridge
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Grant Park Walkway Over Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
One of two attractive overpass walkways in Grant Park.
Hayes Street Bridge
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Hayes Street Over Sand Creek Branch in Rural: Ottawa County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 34 ft. Main Span: 32 ft. Roadway: 35 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1923 By: Peninsular Construction Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A very early and unaltered example of a metal stringer designed by the Michigan State Highway Department.
Holden Avenue Railroad Bridges
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Railroad (Conrail and Canadian National) Over Holden Avenue in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 79 ft. Main Span: 23 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1916 By: Unknown
This is a trio of traditional concrete encased girder overpass bridges.
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Hooversville Bridge
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Railroad Street (PA-4021) Over Stonycreek River in Hooversville: Somerset County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 166 ft. Main Span: 80 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1914 By: Farris Engineering (Bridge) Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This is an impressive example of an uncommon design, a concrete-encased plate girder!
Huron City Bridge
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Pioneer Drive (Lighthouse Road) Over Willow Creek in Huron City: Huron County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
A traditional example of a MSHD standard stringer bridge from the late 20s and early 30s.
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Irish Road Bridge
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Irish Road Over Flint River in Rural: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 152 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1928 By: Price Brothers Company of Lansing, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This is a standard plan bridge with some unusual details, and is in very bad condition and likely will be demolished.
Jefferson Avenue Bridge
Jefferson Avenue - Harbin Drive Bridge
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Jefferson Avenue Over Huron River in Rural: Wayne County, Michigan and Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 165 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: W. J. Anschutz of Saginaw, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
This bridge and the Harbin Drive bridge are joined together to form the appearance of a single bridge.
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Kilburn Road Bridge
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Kilburn Road Over Orestimba Creek in Rural: Stanislaus County, California, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed
Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1918 By: Pacific Construction Company and D. M. McPhetres
This extremely unusual bridge is a steel truss that was reused by encasement with reinforced concrete.
La Salle Street Overpass
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La Salle Street Over Carroll Avenue in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Built By: Unknown
This structure is noteworthy as a remnant of a former tunnel in Chicago.
Lancaster Avenue Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (SEPTA Paoli-Thorndale Line) Over Lancaster Avenue (US-30) in Malvern: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown
This railroad overpass has a very strange shape since it deals with a heavy skew in an unusual manner.
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Lansing Road Bridge
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Lansing Road Over Looking Glass River in Rural: Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 42 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: J. B. Jewell and Michigan State Highway Department
This is a small example of an attractive steel stringer bridge built in the late 20s and early 30s in Michigan.
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Laramie Avenue Over Railroad (CSX) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 841 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 44.3 ft. Main Spans: 20
Built 1939 By: Morris Handler Company
This was a large, unaltered and significant example of a bridge project funded by federal Depression-era relief programs.
Lemoyne Road Dry Creek Bridge
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Lemoyne Road Over Dry Creek in Walbridge: Wood County, Ohio, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 19 ft. Main Span: 19 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This tiny bridge appears to be a concrete encased plate girder or perhaps a lattice girder.
Life Guard Road Bridge
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Life Guard Road Over Sadony Bayou in Rural: Muskegon County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 31 ft. Main Span: 27 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This small stringer bridge features an odd railing design that appears to be unique to Muskegon County.
Lincoln Road Bridge
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Lincoln Road Over Drain Number 73 in Rural: Gratiot County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 37 ft. Main Span: 32 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Unknown
Although small, this example of a steel stringer with concrete balustrade railings is in remarkably good condition.
Long Lake Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Long Lake Road in Bloomfield Hills: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
M-21 Maple River Bridge
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M-21 (Bluewater Highway) Over Maple River in Rural: Ionia County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 220 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1930 By: John R. Edelman Company and Michigan State Highway Department
The longest and best example among three similar bridges on this section of highway.
M-21 Prairie Creek Bridge
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M-21 (Bluewater Highway) Over Prairie Creek in Ionia: Ionia County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Hertel and Vander Veen and Michigan State Highway Department
A small example of a MSHD standard stringer bridge.
M-21 Stoney Creek Bridge
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M-21 (Bluewater Highway) Over Stoney Creek in Rural: Ionia County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: L. W. Lamb Company of Jackson, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
One of three similar but attractive bridges on this section of highway.
M-28 Bridge
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M-28 Over East Branch Tahquemenon River in Rural: Chippewa County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 55 ft. Main Span: 55 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1926 By: Walter Toebe Company and Michigan State Highway Department
This prototype bridge is significant as one of the first examples of a short-lived but prolific state standard plan.
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M-46 Bridge
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M-46 (Sanilac Road) Over South Branch Cass River in Rural: Sanilac County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
Although modern railings were mounted in front of the originals, this was still a decent looking 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.
M-50 Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over M-50 in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1926 By: Unknown
One of three concrete encased deck plate girder overpasses on this stretch of railroad in Monroe and Lenawee Counties.
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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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Maple Avenue Bridge
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Maple Avenue Over Thread Creek in Burton: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Unknown
One of several representative examples of small scale bridge construction in the late 1920s and early 1930s in the county.
Nichols Road Bridge
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Nichols Road Over Misteguay Creek in Rural: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1930 By: Unknown
One of the best representative examples in a group of bridges in the county that exhibit an unusual variation of a standard plan.
NJ-173 Bridge
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NJ-173 (Old US-22) Over South Branch Raritan River in Clinton: Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 188 ft. Main Span: 63 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1926 By: Unknown
This is an uncommon and unaltered example of a concrete-encased steel plate girder.
Normandy Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Normandy Road in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 83 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
North Custer Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over North Custer Road in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Deck Girder, Fixed
Length: 61 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1925 By: Unknown
One of three concrete encased deck plate girder overpasses on this stretch of railroad in Monroe and Lenawee Counties.
North Road Bridge
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North Road Over Shiawassee River in Fenton: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 35 ft. Main Span: 34 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: E. H. Shuttleworth and Michigan State Highway Department
This is a short, but old and intact example of its particular design.
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North-Brighton Bridge
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North Avenue and Brighton Road Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Pittsburgh: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 88 ft. Main Span: 84 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Unknown
This former Pennsylvania Railroad overpass is noted for its concrete encased girder design and its location right at an intersection, making it an extremely wide bridge.
Northwood Boulevard Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Northwood Boulevard in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
Oakwood Boulevard Bridge
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Oakwood Boulevard Over Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Continuous Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 261 ft. Main Span: 69 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1921 By: Unknown
This bridge is the last of what was once a series of similar bridges in the area.
Ogden Avenue Bridge
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Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio) Over Ogden Avenue (US-34) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 170 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Main Spans: 6
Built By: Unknown
This was designed as a beautiful and unique railroad overpass but was defaced and ruined by painting advertisements on it.
Old US-2 Cisco Branch Ontonagon River Bridge
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Old US-2 Over Cisco Branch Ontonagon River in Rural: Gogebic County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 58 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
Although it suffers from deteriorating railings, this bridge is an early and unaltered example of its type.
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Ottawa Street Bridge
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Ottawa Street Over South Branch Muskegon River in Muskegon: Muskegon County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 37 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
Although an excellent example of its kind, this bridge has actually received more attention than it may have deserved.
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Parma Railroad Overpass
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Michigan Avenue Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern and Amtrak) and Railroad Street in Parma: Jackson County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 181 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 4
Built 1927 By: Peninsular Construction Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
A rare example of a concrete excased steel stringer bridge in Michigan.
Patterson Park Bridge North
Patterson Park Bridge West
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Patterson Park Road Over Rio Grande Creek in Rural: Muskegon County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 36 ft. Main Span: 34 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1932 By: Unknown
One of two unusual little bridges located in a park setting.
Patterson Park Bridge South
Patterson Park Bridge East
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Patterson Park Road Over Rio Grande Creek in Rural: Muskegon County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 36 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 14 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1932 By: Unknown
One of two unusual little bridges located in a park setting.
Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Pennsylvania Avenue in Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 66 ft. Main Span: 33 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1928 By: Anderson and Company of Chicago, Illinois
A railroad overpass that retains good historic integrity.
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Perry Road Bridge
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Perry Road Over Thread Creek in Rural: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 42 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Unknown
One of several representative examples of small scale bridge construction in the late 1920s and early 1930s in the county.
Port Inland Road Bridge
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Port Inland Road (CR-432) Over Milakokia River in Rural: Schoolcraft County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 63 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Perkins Bridge and Supply Company
A remnant of the trunk line past of this road, this bridge is a good example of a steel stringer with balustrade railings.
Preacher Road Bridge
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Preacher Road (TR-497) Over 10 Mile Creek in Rural: Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 83 ft. Main Span: 82 ft. Roadway: 19.4 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1915 By: Farris Engineering (Bridge) Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
This unusual concrete encased through girder has substantial span lengths for this type.
Rail Street Bridge
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Rail Street Over Silver Street (M-28 BR) in Negaunee: Marquette County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 48 ft. Roadway: 28 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1936 By: Jutton-Kelly Company of Detroit, Michigan
This bridge serves highway traffic today, but was originally a very wide railroad overpass.
Railroad Street Bridge
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Railroad Street Over Fox River in Seney: Schoolcraft County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This bridge was once part of M-28.
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Rattle Run Road Bridge
Clinton Avenue Bridge
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Rattle Run Road (Clinton Avenue) Over Pine River in Near St. Clair: St. Clair County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 123 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1931 By: Brenaman Corporation and Michigan State Highway Department
Bridges of this design in Michigan are slowly disappearing off of today's roadways.
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Reid Road Bridge
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Reid Road Over Swartz Creek in Rural: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 35 ft. Main Span: 33 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1929 By: Unknown
One of several representative examples of small scale bridge construction in the late 1920s and early 1930s in the county.
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Richfield County Park Abandoned Bridge
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Abandoned Park Drive Over Zufelt Drain in Rural: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This tiny concrete encased steel stringer bridge was faced in stone to make it look like an arch bridge, likely dated to the 1930s, and is today partially collapsed on a long-abandoned park road alignment.
Riverside Drive Bridge
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Riverside Drive Over Frechette Creek in Rural: Chippewa County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This tiny bridge is noted for its unusual concrete railing.
Sacramento Boulevard Bridge
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Railroad (Baltimore and Ohio) Over Sacramento Boulevard in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built 1912 By: Unknown
This overpass with unique aesthetic details crosses one of the historic boulevards of Chicago.
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Shaftsburg Road Bridge
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Shaftsburg Road Over Bear Creek in Rural: Shiawassee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 38 ft. Main Span: 34 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This appears to be an unusual variation of a standard plan stringer bridge.
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Sidney Road Bridge
Gowen Bridge
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Sidney Road (CR-510) Over Flat River in Gowen: Montcalm County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This attractive structure is a good representative example of its kind, and is in decent condition, yet also slated for demolition.
Souder Avenue Bridge
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Railroad (Conrail) Over Souder Avenue in Columbus: Franklin County, Ohio, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This bridge is significant for its distinctive, decorative colored tiles.
South Union Street Bridge
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South Union Street Over Boardman River in Traverse City: Grand Traverse County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 73 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1931 By: L. W. Lamb Company of Jackson, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department
One of the most important bridges in the Traverse City collection of old and historic bridges.
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State Street Bridge
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State Street Over Indian Creek in Avondale: Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 37 ft. Main Span: 35 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1921 By: Unknown
This unusual concrete encased steel stringer bridge is noted for its lattice railing.
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Territorial Road East Fork Bridge
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Territorial Road Over East Fork West Branch St. Joseph River in Rural: Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 44 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Unknown
This is one of two steel stringers on this section of road using the concrete balustrade railing only used from 1926-1932 in Michigan.
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Territorial Road Over West Fork West Branch St. Joseph River in Rural: Hillsdale County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 39 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Unknown
This is one of two steel stringers on this section of road using the concrete balustrade railing only used from 1926-1932 in Michigan.
Tompkins Bridge
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M-50 Over Sandstone Creek in Tompkins: Jackson County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 65 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: Walter Toebe Company and Michigan State Highway Department
A very old example of a concrete encased steel stringer bridge, this bridge was restored.
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Torrey Road Bridge
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Torrey Road Over Swartz Creek in Rural: Genesee County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 35 ft. Main Span: 33 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
One of several representative examples of small scale bridge construction in the late 1920s and early 1930s in the county.
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U.S. Turnpike Bridge
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U.S. Turnpike Over Mouillee Creek in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 35.8 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1927 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department
This is an early example of a late 1920s and 1930s bridge that carries a lot of truck traffic.
Union Street Bridge
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Union Street Over Nash Creek in Sparta: Kent County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 33 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1937 By: Unknown
This tiny bridge has attractive railings that are unlike those seen elsewhere in Michigan.
University Drive Bridge
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University Drive Over North Branch Thames River in London: Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada
Metal (Concrete Encased) Cantilever Deck Girder, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Simple Span Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 1
Built By: Unknown
This unusual bridge is a concrete encased deck plate girder and the center span appears to include a suspended span.
Van Buren Street Pedestrian Bridge
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Grant Park Walkway Over Railroad (Metra Electric District, NICTD South Shore Line, Former Illinois Central) in Chicago: Cook County, Illinois, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Deck Girder, Fixed
Main Spans: 3
Built By: Unknown
This attractive bridge allows pedestrians to cross over the railroad line that runs through and under the park.
Wasser Road Bridge
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Wasser Road (PA-4003) Over Shenango River in Rural: Mercer County, Pennsylvania, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Through Girder, Fixed
Length: 182 ft. Main Span: 89 ft. Roadway: 17.4 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1914 By: Unknown
This bridge is a concrete encased plate girder that had its encasement removed.
Webster Road Railroad Overpass
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Railroad (Canadian National) Over Webster Road in Royal Oak: Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 2
Built 1930 By: A. Guthrie and Company of St. Paul, Minnesota
One of a group of similar railroad over highway bridges in the county associated with a significant project.
Wheelock Parkway Bridge
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Railroad (Gateway Trail Rail-Trail) Over Wheelock Parkway in St. Paul: Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Slab, Fixed
Length: 62 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1938 By: Unknown
Converted for trail use, this bridge is otherwise a good unaltered example of a 1930s railroad overpass.
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Wilkins Street Bridge
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Wilkins Street Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western / Dequindre Cut Greenway) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 83 ft. Main Span: 32 ft. Roadway: 50 ft. Main Spans: 3
Built 1930 By: Unknown
This bridge is one of several remaining historically significant overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.
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Willpenn Road Bridge
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Willpenn Road (PA-1017) Over Mill Creek in Rural: , United States
Metal (Concrete Encased) Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed
Length: 56 ft. Main Span: 52 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1
Built 1928 By: Unknown
This bridge was unusual as a concrete encased stringer and it had a brick deck as well.

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