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! Confirmed demolition date within one year or an especially historic bridge that is threatened with demolition at any level.
X The bridge has been confirmed demolished or collapsed.
S The bridge has been dismantled or moved to an offsite location and is not currently available for public viewing.
L Most or all of the original bridge material has been demolished and replaced, including historically significant elements, but some original parts of the bridge remain.
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Total Bridges Found: 8

 Bridge Name HSR Rating Facility Carried / Feature Intersected LocationStructure Type Structure DimensionsConstruction Date / Builder or Contractor DescriptionThumbnail
Brink Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Brink Road Over Prairie River (Hog Creek Drain 40) Rural: Branch County, Michigan Metal 3 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Half-Hip Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 41 ft
Main Span Length: 38.7 ft
Roadway Width: 16 ft
Main Spans: 1
1905 By: Unknown A quaint little pony truss on a rural not only adds beauty to a pleasant country scene, but displays a transition from pinned to riveted connections..Click to visit page.
Clay Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Clay Road Over Union Drain 2 Rural: Branch County, Michigan Metal 5 Panel Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 26.2 ft
Main Span Length: 22 ft
Roadway Width: 14 ft
Main Spans: 1
1930 By: Unknown A tiny little bridge with lattice guardrails enhances a scenic area.Click to visit page.
Elm Street Bridge
County Line Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Elm Street (County Line Road) Over St. Joseph River Rural: Branch County, Michigan and Calhoun County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Main Spans: 1 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department An example of a concrete encased beam bridge, in relatively poor condition.Click to visit page.
! Gower Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Gower Road Over Coldwater River Rural: Branch County, Michigan Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 81 ft
Main Span Length: 77.8 ft
Roadway Width: 13 ft
Main Spans: 1
By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio A stunning example of a decent sized pin connected Pratt pony truss.Click to visit page.
X Narrows Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Narrows Road Over Coldwater River Rural: Branch County, Michigan Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed Total Length: 119.8 ft
Main Span Length: 59.7 ft
Roadway Width: 20 ft
Main Spans: 3
1939 By: F. Yeager Bridge and Culvert Works of Port Huron, Michigan This bridge retains excellent historic integrity, and displays an uncommon railing design.Click to visit page.
Old US-12 Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Old US-12 (Old US-112, Chicago Street) Over Coldwater River Coldwater: Branch County, Michigan Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Fixed Total Length: 67 ft
Main Span Length: 64 ft
Roadway Width: 20 ft
Main Spans: 1
1920 By: Brookville Bridge Company of Brookville, Ohio and Michigan State Highway Department An unusually small example of a 1920s MSHD truss bridge.Click to visit page.
Stancer Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Stancer Road Over Coldwater River Rural: Branch County, Michigan Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Wood Slab, Fixed Total Length: 118 ft
Main Span Length: 88 ft
Roadway Width: 14 ft
Main Spans: 1
1888 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio Significant for a documented builder and date, this attractive bridge remains open to traffic.Click to visit page.
Well's Bridge
1/2 Mile Road Bridge / Marl Lake Road Bridge
Historic Significance Rating. Marl Lake Road (1/2 Mile Road) Over Nottawa Creek (Nottawassepee River) Rural: Branch County, Michigan and Calhoun County, Michigan Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed Total Length: 80 ft
Main Span Length: 80 ft
Roadway Width: 15 ft
Main Spans: 1
1904 By: Unknown At 80 feet, this is a rather short example of a through truss.Click to visit page.

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