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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.

M-21 Stoney Creek Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 2.5 Miles (4 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 Maple River Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.3 Miles (5.3 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.

Muir Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 3.8 Miles (6 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.

Muir Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.6 Miles (7.4 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.

Grange Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 4.6 Miles (7.4 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.

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Goodwin Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 6.6 Miles (10.6 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.

Portland Railroad Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.1 Miles (13 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.

Borden Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.1 Kilometers)

Borden Road Over Prairie 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 1927 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department

This small camelback bridge adds interest to an otherwise normal roadway.

Burroughs Street Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.2 Miles (13.2 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.

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David Highway Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.3 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.

Bridge Street Bridge
Veterans Memorial Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.3 Miles (13.4 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.

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Cutler Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 8.8 Miles (14.2 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.

Kent Street Bridge
Portland and Danby Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.1 Miles (14.6 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: 9.1 Miles (14.7 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.

Price Road Private Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.7 Miles (15.6 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.

Peake Road Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.8 Miles (15.7 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.

Tallman Road Private Bridge
HSR

Rough Distance: 9.9 Miles (15.9 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.

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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