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Oakwoods Metropark Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Railroad (Penn Central) Over Huron River in Rural: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built By: Unknown

Michigan has very few concrete arch railroad bridges, making this a very rare bridge in the state.

Willow Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 1.1 Miles (1.8 Kilometers)

Willow Road Over Huron River in Rural: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 192 ft. Main Span: 109 ft. Roadway: 25.3 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1922 By: Unknown

In a county noted for its unusual arch bridges, this traditional arch bridge stands out for its lack of unusual design.

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New Boston Bridge
Waltz Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5 Miles (8 Kilometers)

Waltz Road Over Huron River in New Boston: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Camelback Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 207 ft. Main Span: 100 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1924 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio and Michigan State Highway Department

This bridge is rare both as an MSHD standard multi-span pony truss and also for retaining its original 1930s style truss bridge guardrails.

Sigler Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.7 Miles (9.1 Kilometers)

Sigler Road Over I-75 in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 262 ft. Main Span: 78 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1954 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This is an unmodified example of a historic curved t-beam, an old example that actually predates the official Interstate system.

Ready Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.7 Miles (9.2 Kilometers)

Ready Road Over I-75 in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 303 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1956 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

One of several remaining curved t-beams on this section of freeway that are the oldest of their kind in the state.

Rockwood Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.1 Miles (9.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Huron River in Rockwood: Wayne County, Michigan and Monroe County, Michigan, United States

Metal 10 Panel Rivet-Connected Baltimore Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 234 ft. Main Span: 155 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

A nice railroad through truss with unusual portal bracing and deck plate girder approaches.

Vreeland Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.7 Kilometers)

Vreeland Road Over Blakely Drain in Woodhaven: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 56 ft. Main Span: 56 ft. Roadway: 37 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Unknown

This concrete arch was widened by adding a three span concrete slab structure to one side.

Old Telegraph Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.4 Kilometers)

Abandoned Alignment of US-24 (Telegraph Road) Over Stony Creek in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 2

Built By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This abandoned bridge likely has an interesting history and is an extremely rare multi-span concrete through girder.

French Landing Bridge
Edison Lake Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.3 Kilometers)

Edison Lake Road Over Huron River in French Landing (Near Belleville): Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed

Length: 400 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1918 By: Unknown

This is an very rare example of a Michigan deck truss, and it features unusual concrete approaches.

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U.S. Turnpike Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.3 Kilometers)

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.

Harbin Drive Bridge
Jefferson Avenue - Harbin Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.3 Kilometers)

Harbin Drive Over Silver Creek Channel in Rural: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 27 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This bridge and the Jefferson Avenue Bridge are joined together to form the appearance of a single bridge.

Jefferson Avenue Bridge
Jefferson Avenue - Harbin Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.9 Miles (14.3 Kilometers)

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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Nadeau Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.2 Miles (14.8 Kilometers)

Nadeau Road Over I-75 in Rural: Monroe County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 263 ft. Main Span: 78 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1954 By: Louis Caravaglia and Michigan State Highway Department

One of several remaining curved t-beams on this section of freeway that are the oldest of their kind in the state.

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Middle Gibraltar Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (15 Kilometers)

Middle Gibraltar Road Over Waterway Canal in Gibraltar: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Cantilever Closed Spandrel (Ribbed) Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 52 ft. Main Span: 52 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Unknown

A good example of the bizarre Wayne County cantilevered arch bridge design.

Horse Island Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.6 Kilometers)

Horse Island Drive Over Horse Island Bayou in Gibraltar: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 46 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 19.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1925 By: Unknown

This small bridge is among the most visually pleasing bridges in the state, with a steep deck camber that follows the arch itself.

Grosse Ile Parkway Canal Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.7 Kilometers)

Grosse Ile Parkway Over Elizabeth Park Canal in Trenton: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Arch, Fixed

Length: 52 ft. Main Span: 52 ft. Roadway: 38 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Board of Wayne County Road Commissioners

This traditional arch bridge was constructed by in-house county road commission forces.

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Elizabeth Park Southern Footbridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.7 Kilometers)

Pedestrian Walkway Over Elizabeth Park Canal in Trenton: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Arch, Fixed

Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Three beautiful pedestrian footbridges in this historic park are to be demolished, despite their historic significance.

Telegraph Road Railroad Bridge
US-24 Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Telegraph Road (US-24) in Taylor: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 170 ft. Main Span: 72 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1936 By: Bryant and Detwiler Company and Michigan State Highway Department

This is one of several attractive railroad overpasses on Telegraph Road noted for their use of R4 railing, and this one appears to have a story to tell.

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Elizabeth Park Western Footbridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (15.9 Kilometers)

Pedestrian Walkway Over Elizabeth Park Canal in Trenton: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Arch, Fixed

Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 12.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

Three beautiful pedestrian footbridges in this historic park are to be demolished, despite their historic significance.

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.

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