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Tallman Road Private Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

Farm Access Over Morris Drain in Rural: Clinton County, Michigan, United States

Metal 3 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 45 ft. Main Span: 45 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1899 By: Michigan Bridge Company of Portland, Michigan

This abandoned pony truss bridge once provided access between farmland divided by this drain and is one of only two documented examples of the Michigan Bridge Company.

Price Road Private Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.9 Miles (4.7 Kilometers)

Farm Access Over Morris Drain in Rural: Clinton County, Michigan, United States

Metal 2 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 30 ft. Main Span: 30 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built By: Unknown

This tiny pony truss bridge connects a farm to a house.

Wacousta Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.3 Miles (8.5 Kilometers)

Wacousta Road Over Looking Glass River in Wacousta: Clinton County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 86 ft. Main Span: 43 ft. Roadway: 24 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1955 By: Fry Construction Company of Lansing, Michigan

This is an unaltered example of a typical mid-20th century bridge in Michigan.

Jones Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.7 Miles (9.1 Kilometers)

Jones Road Over I-96 in Rural: Clinton County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 258 ft. Main Span: 76 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1957 By: L. A. Davidson of Saginaw, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

A good representative example of an I-96 curved t-beam overpass.

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Herbison Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.5 Kilometers)

Herbison Road Over Looking Glass River in Rural: Clinton County, Michigan, United States

Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed

Length: 82 ft. Main Span: 41 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1948 By: Unknown

A late but historically intact example of a stringer with an uncommon railing design.

Grange Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.9 Miles (9.6 Kilometers)

Grange Road Over Stoney Creek in Rural: Clinton County, Michigan, United States

Concrete 90 Foot Plan Curved Chord Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 92 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 20 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1923 By: Price Brothers Company of Lansing, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

This is a spectacular example of a concrete camelback bridge, in excellent condition.

Clintonia Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.3 Miles (10.2 Kilometers)

Clintonia Road Over I-96 in Rural: Clinton County, Michigan and Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 281 ft. Main Span: 83 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1957 By: L. A. Davidson of Saginaw, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

This curved t-beam was sensitively rehabilitated, with deteriorated railing posts replaced with replicas.

Peake Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.4 Miles (10.4 Kilometers)

Peake Road Over I-96 in Rural: Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 299 ft. Main Span: 90 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1958 By: B. H. Sargent of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

This is an increasingly rare example of a concrete curved t-beam overpass that retains original R4 railings, albeit with Armco guardrail added.

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Cutler Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.4 Miles (11.9 Kilometers)

Cutler Road Over I-96 in Rural: Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed

Length: 353 ft. Main Span: 108 ft. Roadway: 26 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1957 By: B. H. Sargent of Grand Rapids, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department

A skewed example of a curved t-beam, this bridge features the I-96 style stepped concrete abutment design.

Grand Ledge Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.1 Miles (13 Kilometers)

Railroad (CSX) Over Grand River in Grand Ledge: Eaton County, Michigan, United States

Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 466 ft. Main Span: 120 ft. Roadway: 10 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built 1904 By: Pennsylvania Steel Company of Steelton, Pennsylvania

One of the most impressive deck trusses in Michigan, this bridge spans the unusual sandstone cliffs that grace the edge of the river in this area.

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Lowell Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.3 Kilometers)

Lowell Road Over Looking Glass River in Rural: Clinton County, Michigan, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 91 ft. Main Span: 91 ft. Roadway: 13.8 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1896 By: Unknown

An odd, yet stunning, through truss that will no longer beautify Clinton County.

Burroughs Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9 Miles (14.5 Kilometers)

Portland Riverwalk Rail-Trail Over Looking Glass River in Portland: Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Metal 4 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Pony Truss, Fixed

Length: 120 ft. Main Span: 57 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1905 By: Unknown

This extremely rare two-span pony truss was moved from Kent County.

Portland Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.2 Miles (14.8 Kilometers)

Railroad (Portland Riverwalk Rail-Trail) (Former Pere Marquette) Over Grand River in Portland: Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 330 ft. Main Span: 165 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1899 By: Detroit Bridge and Iron Works of Detroit, Michigan

Resting on an 1880 substructure, this is a two span pin connected railroad bridge that is now part of a rail-trail.

Turner Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (15 Kilometers)

Turner Road Over Grand River in Rural: Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 208 ft. Main Span: 202 ft. Roadway: 19 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1910 By: Wynkoop and McGormley of Toledo, Ohio

This breathtaking Parker truss is similar to Kent Street but retains greater historic integrity in a scenic setting.

Bridge Street Bridge
Veterans Memorial Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.3 Miles (15 Kilometers)

Bridge Street Over Grand River in Portland: Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 210 ft. Main Span: 105 ft. Roadway: 15 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1890 By: Groton Bridge Company of Groton, New York

This beautifully preserved bridge still serves as a gateway into the historic downtown of Portland.

M-21 Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (15.9 Kilometers)

Railroad (Abandoned GT/CN) Over M-21 (Bluewater Highway) Over M-21 (Bluewater Highway) in Rural: Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 1

Built 1932 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

An interesting railroad overpass is part of an abandoned railroad line.

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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