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L Drive South Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

L Drive South Over Nottawa Drain in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Slab, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This is an increasingly uncommon example of a small-scale bridge using a railing design unique to Michigan, and matching the architecture of other larger period bridges.

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22 Mile Road Bridge
Clarendon Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.6 Miles (5.9 Kilometers)

22 Mile Road Over St. Joseph River in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Girder, Fixed

Length: 80 ft. Main Span: 40 ft. Roadway: 18 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1920 By: A. R. Morrison of Port Huron, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

A good example of a two-span straight chord through girder.

22 1/2 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.4 Miles (7.1 Kilometers)

22 1/2 Mile Road Over St. Joseph River in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 90 ft. Main Span: 89 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1906 By: Elkhart Bridge and Iron Company of Elkhart, Indiana

A rare example of a Michigan through truss with riveted connection... plus this bridge is still open to traffic!

Marshall Avenue Kalamazoo River Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.8 Miles (10.9 Kilometers)

Marshall Avenue Over Kalamazoo River in Marshall: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 64 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 35 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Unknown

A very old concrete arch bridge with unusual railings in a pretty setting.

Marshall Avenue Rice Creek Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.4 Kilometers)

Marshall Avenue Over Rice Creek in Marshall: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 25 ft. Roadway: 30.8 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1899 By: Unknown

A rare example of stone arch construction on a Michigan highway.

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Monroe Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.1 Miles (11.5 Kilometers)

Monroe Street Over Rice Creek in Marshall: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Stone Segmental Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 30 ft. Main Span: 28 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1891 By: Mumaw and Briege (Gustavus A. Mumaw and Henry Briegel)

The oldest of the Marshall arch bridges, this one has had its integrity compromised on one side.

Homer Mill Race Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.2 Miles (11.6 Kilometers)

Leigh Street (Abandoned Alignment) Over Kalamazoo River (Mill Race) in Homer: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 34 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This small arch bridge is in a park and only used by pedestrians today. It has been altered with new concrete and railings on the north side only.

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Michigan Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

Michigan Avenue Over Rice Creek in Rural (Near Marshall): Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 50 ft. Main Span: 50 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1923 By: B. C. Lord of Clayton, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

This small through girder is a relic from when Michigan Avenue was US-12.

20 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

20 Mile Road Over I-94 in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 227 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1960 By: Holloway Construction Company of Livonia and Wixom, Michigan and Raff and Dexter of Lansing, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

One of a few remaining historic expressway overpasses which retain historic integrity in the form of original railings.

Elm Street Bridge
County Line Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.4 Kilometers)

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.

18 1/2 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.5 Kilometers)

18 1/2 Mile Road Over I-94 in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 227 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1960 By: Holloway Construction Company of Livonia and Wixom, Michigan and Jarvick Construction Company and Michigan State Highway Department

An excellent example of I-94 curved t-beam construction, as well as aesthetic expressway bridge design.

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Marengo Bridge
23 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.9 Kilometers)

23 Mile Road Over Kalamazoo River in Marengo: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Concrete 60 Foot Plan Curved Chord Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: Mead Brothers of Battle Creek, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

This is the last known concrete camelback bridge in Calhoun County.

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21 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.6 Miles (13.9 Kilometers)

21 Mile Road Over Rice Creek in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 13 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1885 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio

Most bridges in Michigan of this type are closed to traffic; this one remains open with some modifications.

23 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.8 Miles (14.2 Kilometers)

23 Mile Road Over I-94 in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 227 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Roadway: 26.2 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1960 By: Holloway Construction Company of Livonia and Wixom, Michigan and Argersinger - Morse Construction Company and Michigan State Highway Department

Perhaps the last aesthetic standard bridge design in Michigan included these curved t-beam bridges built on and over the expressways.

24 Mile Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.5 Miles (15.3 Kilometers)

24 Mile Road Over I-94 in Rural: Calhoun County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 227 ft. Main Span: 71 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1959 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This bridge is one of a small, declining group of curved t-beams that retain original railings.

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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