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Ecorse Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Ecorse Road Over Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Taylor: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 422 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Roadway: 49.2 ft. Main Spans: 14

Built 1936 By: Unknown

One of the most unusual steel stringer bridges in Michigan, this bridge is noted for its built-up steel bents, and for its extreme skew which resulted in a unique layout of the bents.

Telegraph Road Railroad Bridge
US-24 Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0.3 Miles (0.5 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.

Telegraph Road Railroad Bridge
US-24 Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.7 Miles (4.3 Kilometers)

Railroad (Conrail) Over Telegraph Road (US-24) in Dearborn: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 109 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1937 By: Walbridge and Aldinger Company of Detroit, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

This is one of several attractive railroad overpasses on Telegraph Road noted for their use of R4 railing.

Outer Drive Lower River Rouge Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3 Miles (4.8 Kilometers)

Outer Drive Over Lower River Rouge in Dearborn: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 73 ft. Main Span: 63 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1930 By: Bishop and Weir of Detroit, Michigan

This is an attractive concrete arch bridge although its railings have been replaced.

Military Street Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.1 Miles (5 Kilometers)

Railroad (Conrail) (Former Michigan Central) Over Military Street in Dearborn: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 95 ft. Main Span: 46 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1940 By: Unknown

This railroad overpass is a good representative example of a county designed bridge with some modest architectural details.

Inkster Road Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.5 Miles (5.7 Kilometers)

Railroad (Conrail) (Former Michigan Central) Over Inkster Road in Inkster: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 65 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1939 By: Unknown

Notable as a project of Depression-era relief funds, this railroad grade separation is noted for its architectural detailing.

Elm Circle Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.6 Miles (5.9 Kilometers)

Elm Circle Drive (Abandoned) Over Lower River Rouge in Inkster: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal 9 Panel Bowstring Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 57 ft. Roadway: 12 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1900 By: C.J. Glasgow Company of Detroit, Michigan

A strange little bridge, this is a rare and late example of bowstring bridge construction in Michigan.

Warren Road Hines Drive Bridge
Warren Avenue Hines Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.4 Miles (8.6 Kilometers)

Warren Road (Warren Avenue) Over Hines Drive in Dearborn: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 74 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 59.7 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1957 By: Sugden and Sivier

One of the youngest rigid frame overpass bridges crossing historic Hines Drive.

Merriman Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.6 Miles (9 Kilometers)

Merriman Road Over Lower River Rouge in Westland: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Cantilever Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 105 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 46 ft.

Built 1929 By: Unknown

One of the unusual cantilevered arch bridges of Wayne County, this example lacks a suspended span.

I-94 Schaefer Road Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.3 Miles (10.1 Kilometers)

Railroad (Conrail) Over I-94 (Detroit Industrial Expressway) in Dearborn: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 136 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1945 By: Unknown

This railroad overpass bridge was built as part of one of Michigan's earliest freeways.

Outer Drive Joy Road Bridge
Outer Drive Bonaparte Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.3 Miles (10.2 Kilometers)

Outer Drive Over Joy Road (Formerly Bonaparte Road) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 75 ft. Main Span: 70 ft. Roadway: 40 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Unknown

An example of a Wayne County Road Commission standard arch bridge used as an overpass.

Inkster Road Hines Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.5 Miles (10.5 Kilometers)

Inkster Road Over Hines Drive in Dearborn Heights: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 74 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1953 By: Johnson-Greene Company

One of the later rigid frame overpass bridges crossing historic Hines Drive.

Middlebelt Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.9 Miles (11 Kilometers)

Middlebelt Road Over Hines Drive and Middle River Rouge in Westland: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 140 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1953 By: Louis Caravaglia

One of two rigid frame bridges in this area designed to cross both Hines Drive and the river.

Outer Drive Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.3 Miles (11.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Conrail) Over Outer Drive in Ecorse: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 100 ft. Main Span: 47 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1939 By: Unknown

This bridge is noted for its attractive architectural details, setting it aside the majority of railroad overpasses in Detroit, and is also noted for being a bridge built for this section of Outer Drive.

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Miller-Rotunda Bridge
Miller-Rotunda Viaduct
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (12 Kilometers)

Miller Road and Rotunda Drive Over Railroad (Ford Railroad), Southern Avenue, and Ford Rouge Access Drive in Dearborn: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 1,460 ft. Main Span: 62 ft. Roadway: 62 ft. Main Spans: 48

Built 1931 By: Unknown

This T-shaped bridge consisting of long approach ramps supported by riveted steel bents is extremely rare in Michigan.

I-94 Railroad Bridge South
Detroit Industrial Expressway Railroad Bridge South
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (12 Kilometers)

Railroad (Abandoned CSX) Over I-94 (Detroit Industrial Expressway) in Dearborn: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 256 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1944 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This railroad overpass bridge, one of three in this area, was built as part of one of Michigan's earliest freeways to connect the Detroit Terminal Railroad with New York Central.

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Merriman Road Hines Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (12 Kilometers)

Merriman Road Over Hines Drive in Westland: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 73 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1951 By: W. H. Harvie

One of the later examples of a Wayne County rigid-frame bridge.

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Fort Street Viaduct
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12 Kilometers)

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.

I-94 Railroad Bridge Middle
Detroit Industrial Expressway Railroad Bridge Middle
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12.1 Kilometers)

Railroad (Abandoned Conrail, Former Chesapeake and Ohio) Over I-94 (Detroit Industrial Expressway) in Dearborn: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 233 ft. Main Span: 59 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1943 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This railroad overpass bridge, one of three in this area, was built as part of one of Michigan's earliest freeways.

Dix Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12.1 Kilometers)

Dix Avenue Over River Rouge in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 222 ft. Main Span: 164 ft. Roadway: 56 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1927 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Hugh E. Young of Chicago, Illinois

A little taste of Chicago is in Detroit, through the bascule bridges of River Rouge.

I-94 Railroad Bridge North
Detroit Industrial Expressway Railroad Bridge North
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12.1 Kilometers)

Railroad (CSX) Over I-94 (Detroit Industrial Expressway) in Dearborn: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 256 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1944 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This railroad overpass bridge, one of three in this area, was built as part of one of Michigan's earliest freeways.

Southern Avenue Railroad Plate Girder Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.5 Miles (12.1 Kilometers)

Railroad (Ford) Over Southern Avenue and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Continuous Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 231 ft. Main Span: 109 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1924 By: Unknown

This plate girder overpass presents an interesting contrast to the truss bridge it sits next to.

Southern Avenue Railroad Truss Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.2 Kilometers)

Railroad (CSX) Over Southern Avenue and Railroad (Norfolk Southern) in Dearborn: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Continuous 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 233 ft. Main Span: 109 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1930 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

A rare example of a continuous truss with assymetrical configuration, this massive, wide structure is the only truss railroad overpass in the lower peninsula.

Telegraph Road Railroad Bridges
US-24 Railroad Bridges
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.7 Miles (12.3 Kilometers)

Railroad (CSX) Over Telegraph Road (US-24) in Redford Township: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 95 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1936 By: Walbridge and Aldinger Company of Detroit, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

This is a pair of railroad overpasses, one being older than the other, since the second bridge was built to accommodate the road's conversion into a divided highway.

Beech-Daly Road Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.8 Miles (12.6 Kilometers)

Railroad (CSX) Over Beech-Daly Road in Redford Township: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 74 ft. Main Span: 68 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1954 By: Jutton-Kelly Company of Detroit, Michigan and American Bridge Company of New York, New York

This riveted plate girder overpass has attractive railings.

US-12 Michigan Avenue I-94 Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.8 Miles (12.6 Kilometers)

US-12 (Michigan Avenue) Over I-94 (Edsel Ford Freeway and Detroit Industrial Expressway) in Dearborn: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 224 ft. Main Span: 119 ft. Roadway: 90 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1948 By: Darin and Armstrong, Inc of Detroit, Michigan and Hazelet and Erdal of Chicago, Illinois and Michigan State Highway Department

This bridge and interchange was found historic by the Michigan Historic Bridge Inventory for its significance as an early and important interchange in Michigan.

Elizabeth Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.7 Kilometers)

Elizabeth Street Over Lower River Rouge in Wayne: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 145 ft. Main Span: 67 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1956 By: Unknown

A two span rigid-frame with good historic and physical integrity.

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Fort Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.9 Miles (12.7 Kilometers)

Fort Street (M-85) Over River Rouge in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 282 ft. Main Span: 164 ft. Roadway: 55.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: Bethlehem Steel Bridge Corporation of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Chicago Bascule Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

Despite its historic significance, this deck truss bascule bridge was demolished.

Outer Drive Upper River Rouge Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.8 Kilometers)

Outer Drive Over Upper River Rouge in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 96 ft. Main Span: 46 ft. Roadway: 60 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1927 By: Unknown

Of the many old bridges in western Wayne County, this is one of the few with original decorative balustrade railings and light standards.

River Rouge Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge
River Rouge Wabash Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.9 Kilometers)

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over River Rouge in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Abt)

Length: 291 ft. Main Span: 162 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1921 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York

The first Abt bascule bridge ever built, this bridge is also one of the few surviving examples of this unusual bascule type.

River Rouge Conrail Bridge
River Rouge New York Central Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.2 Kilometers)

Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over River Rouge in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Heel Trunnion)

Length: 185 ft. Main Span: 135 ft. Roadway: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1920 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Strauss Bascule Bridge Company (Strauss Engineering Company) of Chicago, Illinois

This impressive 125 foot clear bascule span is difficult to photo.

Fullerton Street Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.3 Kilometers)

Railroad (CSX) Over Southfield Freeway (M-39) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Main Spans: 4

Built 1963 By: C. A. Hull and Walter Toebe Company and Michigan State Highway Department

This riveted bridge is located in the shadow of a massive interchange and next to a highway overpass.

Grosse Ile Toll Bridge
Bridge Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.3 Kilometers)

Bridge Road Over Trenton Channel (Detroit River) in Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 1,030 ft. Main Span: 304 ft. Roadway: 21.3 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1913 By: Whitehead and Kales Company of River Rouge, Michigan and Detroit Bridge and Steel Works of River Rouge, Michigan

This is one of the longest truss bridges in Michigan, and is a rare swing bridge.

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Fullerton Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.3 Kilometers)

Fullerton Avenue Over Southfield Freeway (M-39) in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Pre-Stressed Concrete Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 167 ft. Main Span: 54 ft. Roadway: 44 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1963 By: Walter Toebe Company and Michigan State Highway Department

One of a handful of overpasses that were the last examples of an unusual variation of an attractive Michigan railing design.

Farmington Road Bridge
Hawthorne Drive Bridge / Nankin Mills Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.6 Miles (13.8 Kilometers)

Abandoned Farmington Road (Hawthorne Drive) Over Middle River Rouge in Westland: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 64 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 10.5 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1950 By: Unknown

A narrow truss bridge is buried in the woods just off the road, rewarding all who seek it.

Jefferson Avenue Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.6 Miles (13.9 Kilometers)

Jefferson Avenue Over River Rouge in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Double Leaf Bascule (Fixed Trunnion) and Approach Spans: Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 248 ft. Main Span: 91 ft. Roadway: 46 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1922 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois and Hugh E. Young of Chicago, Illinois

The only pony truss style bascule bridge in the entire state of Michigan.

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Elizabeth Park Western Footbridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.7 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.

Elizabeth Drive Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.7 Kilometers)

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

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 60 ft. Main Span: 60 ft. Roadway: 39 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1923 By: A. W. Kutche and Company

An excellent example of a traditional arch bridge with balustrade railings.

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Elizabeth Park Eastern Footbridge
Elizabeth Park Northern Footbridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.2 Miles (14.8 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.

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Elizabeth Park Southern Footbridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.2 Miles (14.8 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.

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Parke Lane Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (14.9 Kilometers)

Parke Lane Over Thorofare Canal in Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Cantilever Closed Spandrel (Ribbed) Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 99 ft. Main Span: 99 ft. Roadway: 36 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1929 By: Gosner and Flynn of Dearborn, Michigan

One of the most attractive and intact examples of the unusual Wayne County cantilevered concrete arch.

Vreeland Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (15 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.

Grosse Ile Parkway Canal Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.4 Miles (15.1 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.

Grosse Ile Free Bridge
Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.7 Kilometers)

Grosse Ile Parkway (Formerly Van Horn Road) Over Trenton Channel (Detroit River) in Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 1,024 ft. Main Span: 340 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1931 By: Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company of Chicago, Illinois

This is a rare example both of a swing span and of a 1930s truss bridge on a highway in Michigan.

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Grosse Ile Parkway Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.8 Kilometers)

Grosse Ile Parkway Over River Road in Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Cantilever Closed Spandrel (Ribbed) Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 96 ft. Main Span: 52 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Unknown

One of the unusual Wayne County cantilevered concrete arches, this bridge serves as an overpass.

Wayne Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (15.9 Kilometers)

Wayne Road Over Hines Drive and Middle River Rouge in Livonia: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Continuous Rigid-Frame, Fixed

Length: 141 ft. Main Span: 66 ft. Roadway: 48 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1947 By: Unknown

This two span rigid frame bridge crosses both a highway and a river.

Zug Island Road Bridge
Bridge 141
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (15.9 Kilometers)

Zug Island Road and Railroad (Norfolk Southern and Delray Connecting) Over River Rouge in Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan, United States

Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Single Leaf Bascule (Rolling Lift)

Length: 175 ft. Main Span: 140 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1914 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania and Scherzer Rolling Lift Bridge Company of Chicago, Illinois

This bascule bridge features a combined highway and railroad deck, and is the main vehicular access to Zug Island.

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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