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Goodwin Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 0 Miles (0 Kilometers)

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

Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 300 ft. Main Span: 148 ft. Roadway: 13.5 ft. Main Spans: 2

Built 1909 By: Riverside Bridge Company of Martins Ferry, Ohio

This large two span structure is the only known bridge in Michigan built by the Riverside Bridge Company.

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David Highway Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.2 Miles (5.1 Kilometers)

David Highway Over Libhart Creek in Rural: Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Concrete 40 Foot Plan Curved Chord Through Girder, Fixed

Length: 40 ft. Main Span: 36 ft. Roadway: 23 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1928 By: West and Barden and Michigan State Highway Department

A beautiful camelback bridge in decent shape situated in a scenic rural farmland area.

Portland Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.2 Miles (5.2 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.

Bridge Street Bridge
Veterans Memorial Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.3 Miles (5.4 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.

Burroughs Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.5 Miles (5.6 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.

Kent Street Bridge
Portland and Danby Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.5 Miles (5.6 Kilometers)

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

Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed

Length: 224 ft. Main Span: 219 ft. Roadway: 16 ft. Main Spans: 1

Built 1907 By: Wynkoop and McGormley of Toledo, Ohio

This large pinned Parker truss is one of only three such highway structures in Michigan.

I-96 Grand River Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.5 Miles (5.6 Kilometers)

I-96 Over Grand River and Market Street in Near Portland: Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Metal Continuous Variable Depth Deck Girder, Fixed

Length: 414 ft. Main Span: 130 ft. Roadway: 35.4 ft. Main Spans: 4

Built 1959 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This pair of identical bridges are good examples of cantilever deck plate girder bridges in Michigan.

Muir Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5 Miles (8 Kilometers)

Prairie Street Over Maple River in Muir: Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed

Length: 311 ft. Main Span: 91 ft. Roadway: 22 ft. Main Spans: 3

Built By: Unknown

This is an uncommon surviving example of a concrete arch bridge construction in Michigan.

Muir Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.1 Miles (8.2 Kilometers)

Railroad (Fred Meijer Clinton-Ionia-Shiawassee Rail-Trail) Over Maple River in Muir: Ionia County, Michigan, United States

Metal Deck Girder, Fixed

Main Spans: 6

Built By: Unknown

This is a traditional railroad deck plate girder bridge that has been converted for rail-trail use.

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Cutler Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.3 Miles (8.5 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.

M-21 Maple River Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.4 Miles (8.7 Kilometers)

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 Stoney Creek Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 5.5 Miles (8.8 Kilometers)

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

M-21 Railroad Overpass
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.6 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.

Peake Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.9 Miles (11.1 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.

M-21 Prairie Creek Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 7.6 Miles (12.3 Kilometers)

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.

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Cleveland Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.8 Kilometers)

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.

Turner Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8 Miles (12.8 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.

Clintonia Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.1 Miles (13 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.

Grange Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.6 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.

Jones Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.2 Miles (14.8 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.

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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