| Special Bridge Conditions Legend |
| ! | 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. |
| Note: This website cannot guarantee the current condition of any bridge on this website. Bridges lacking these icons should not necessarily be considered condition-free. |
| Bridge Name | HSR Rating | Facility Carried / Feature Intersected | Location | Structure Type | Structure Dimensions | Construction Date / Builder or Contractor | Description | Thumbnail |
12th Line Bridge
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 | 12th Line Over Grand River | Rural: Dufferin County, Ontario | Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 160 ft Main Span Length: 80 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1921 By: Unknown | This bridge is noted for its relatively long spans and skewed design. | 
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13th Line Bridge
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 | 13th Line Over Grand River | Rural: Dufferin County, Ontario | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 1 | By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario | This attractive heritage truss bridge compliments the scenic Grand River very nicely. | 
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6th Street Bridge
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 | 6th Street Over Grand River | Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan | Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 544.7 ft Main Span Length: 154.1 ft Roadway Width: 18 ft Main Spans: 4 |
1886 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio | This is the longest Pratt through truss bridge in Michigan and its preservation is a model for proper bridge maintenance. | 
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Badley Bridge
Metcalfe Street Bridge |
 | Metcalfe Street (CR-21) Over Grand River | Elora: Wellington County, Ontario | Metal 9 Panel Rivet-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete T-Beam, Fixed |
Total Length: 236 ft Roadway Width: 24 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1953 By: Hamilton Bridge Company of Hamilton, Ontario | This attractive riveted truss bridge forms a gateway and centerpiece for Elora. | 
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Berry Road Bridge
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 | Berry Road Over Grand River | Rural: Jackson County, Michigan | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 75.8 ft Main Span Length: 73.8 ft Roadway Width: 22 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1932 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department | An exceedingly rare example of the very first bridge design to use the R4 type railing that dominated state construction for 30 years. | 
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Blue Bridge
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Bridge |
 | Railroad (Converted To Pedestrian Walk) Over Grand River | Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan | Metal 5 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 575 ft Main Span Length: 125 ft Roadway Width: 24 ft Main Spans: 4 |
1892 By: Unknown | This gorgeous bridge was restored with visually appropriate railings for pedestrian use, and is used frequently today for function and pleasure. | 
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Brantford Railway Girder Bridge
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 | Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Grand River | Brantford: Brant County, Ontario | Metal 6 Panel Through Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 4 | By: Unknown | A traditionally composed plate girder sitting on unusual caissons. | 
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Brantford Railway Truss Bridge
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| Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Grand River | Brantford: Brant County, Ontario | Metal 6 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 2 | By: Unknown | This impressive bridge has two truss spans with subtle differences and unusual details. | 
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Bridge Street Bridge
Bridgeport Bridge |
| Bridge Street Over Grand River | Kitchener: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 413.4 ft Main Span Length: 82.3 ft Roadway Width: 35 ft Main Spans: 5 |
1934 By: Storms Contracting Company of Toronto, Ontario | A graceful and impressive five-span rainbow arch bridge. | 
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Bridge Street Bridge
Veterans Memorial Bridge |
| Bridge Street Over Grand River | Portland: Ionia County, Michigan | Metal 7 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 210 ft Main Span Length: 105 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 2 |
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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Caledonia Bridge
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 | Argyle Street Over Grand River | Caledonia: Haldimand County, Ontario | Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 700 ft Main Span Length: 72.58 ft Roadway Width: 42 ft Main Spans: 9 |
1927 By: Randolph MacDonald Company of Toronto, Ontario | This impressive, nationally significant structure is the longest rainbow arch bridge in Ontario. | 
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Callender Road Bridge
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| Callender Road Over Grand River | Rural: Ashtabula County, Ohio | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Through Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 253 ft Main Span Length: 130 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1913 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio | This very unique bridge is noted for a skew, through plate girder approaches, and v-lacing on the top chord and end post. | 
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Cayuga Bridge
King's Highway 3 Grand River Bridge |
| KH-3 Over Grand River | Cayuga: Haldimand County, Ontario | Metal 7 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 619 ft Main Span Length: 123.8 ft Roadway Width: 23 ft Main Spans: 5 |
1924 By: Unknown | With five magnificent spans, the loss caused by the planned demolition of this iconic structure will be devastating. | 
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Cayuga Railway Bridge
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| Railroad (Abandoned Canadian National) Over Grand River | Cayuga: Haldimand County, Ontario | Metal 5 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 5 | By: Unknown | An impressive multi-span deck truss with a pleasing trapezoid truss shape and stone piers. | 
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Chambers Bridge
Pilkington-Woolwich Bridge |
| Middlebrook Place (Weisenberg Road) Over Grand River | Rural: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 155.8 ft Roadway Width: 14 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | This single span truss was moved to this location long ago to replace a two span bridge. | 
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Churchill Road Bridge
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 | Churchill Road Over Grand River | Rural: Jackson County, Michigan | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 90 ft Main Span Length: 43 ft Roadway Width: 22 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1929 By: Unknown | An unusual alteration in a common historic design seen in Michigan. | 
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Cleveland Street Bridge
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| Cleveland Street Over Grand River | Ionia: Ionia County, Michigan | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 375 ft Main Span Length: 74.8 ft Roadway Width: 30 ft Main Spans: 5 |
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. | 
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Freeport Bridge
King Street East Bridge |
 | King Street East Over Grand River | Kitchener: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Concrete Rainbow Through Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 525 ft Main Span Length: 72 ft Roadway Width: 36 ft Main Spans: 7 |
1926 By: Campbell and Lattimore of Toronto, Ontario | A long and beautifully restored multi-span rainbow arch bridge. | 
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Freeport Railroad Bridge
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 | Railroad Over Grand River | Kitchener: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal Through Girder, Fixed | By: Unknown | An extremely long example of Ontario plate girder construction. | 
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Fulton Street Bridge
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 | Fulton Street (M-45) Over Grand River | Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan | Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 536 ft Main Span Length: 111 ft Roadway Width: 64 ft Main Spans: 5 |
1928 By: Unknown | This is the second-longest concrete arch bridge in Michigan. | 
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Ganson Street Bridge
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 | Ganson Street Over Grand River | Jackson: Jackson County, Michigan | Pre-Stressed Concrete Adjacent Box Beam, Fixed |
Total Length: 39.4 ft Main Span Length: 39.4 ft Roadway Width: 46 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1956 By: Unknown | One of the oldest examples of a pre-stressed concrete bridge in Michigan. | 
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Goodwin Road Bridge
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| Goodwin Road Over Grand River | Rural: Ionia County, Michigan | Metal 10 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 300 ft Main Span Length: 148 ft Roadway Width: 13.5 ft Main Spans: 2 |
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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Grand Haven Bascule Bridge
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 | US-31 Over Grand River | Grand Haven and Ferrysburg: Ottawa County, Michigan | Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Bascule and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 692.6 ft Main Span Length: 226.4 ft Roadway Width: 78.7 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1960 By: Unknown | A very large 1960 bascule bridge that carries heavy US-31 traffic. | 
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Grand Haven Swing Bridge
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| Railroad (CSX) Over Grand River | Grand Haven and Ferrysburg: Ottawa County, Michigan | Metal Rivet-Connected Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed |
Main Span Length: 150 ft Main Spans: 1 |
By: Unknown | Both videos and photos are available for this magnificent and photogenic movable bridge! | 
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Grand Ledge Railroad Bridge
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 | Railroad (CSX) Over Grand River | Grand Ledge: Eaton County, Michigan | Metal Rivet-Connected Pratt Deck Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 466 ft Main Span Length: 120 ft Roadway Width: 10 ft Main Spans: 3 |
By: Unknown | 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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Grand Rapids Swing Bridge
Pere Marquette Railroad Bridge |
| Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Grand River | Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan | Metal Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Rim Bearing Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 654 ft Main Span Length: 231 ft Roadway Width: 30 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1903 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York | This spectacular railroad swing bridge is one of the most impressive of its kind in Michigan, and is very photogenic. | 
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Hopewell Indian Mounds Railroad Bridge
Lakeshore and Michigan Southern Railroad Bridge |
| Railroad (Kent Trails Rail-Trail) Over Grand River | Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan | Metal 8 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 550 ft Main Span Length: 138 ft Roadway Width: 12 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1894 By: Unknown | A very long, old, and unusual railroad swing bridge. | 
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Interurban Bridge
Richard Gillette Bridge |
| Pedestrian Walkway Over Grand River | Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan | Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 474 ft Roadway Width: 27 ft Main Spans: 5 |
1915 By: Fargo Engineering Company of Kalamazoo, Michigan | This large arch bridge once carried an interurban, but today is a pedestrian crossing. | 
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Kent Street Bridge
Portland and Danby Bridge |
| Pedestrian Path Over Grand River | Portland: Ionia County, Michigan | Metal 11 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 224 ft Main Span Length: 219.2 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1907 By: Wynkoop and McGormley of Toledo, Ohio | This large pinned Parker truss is one of only three such highway structures in Michigan. | 
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Kinneville Bridge
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 | Kinneville Road Over Grand River | Rural: Ingham County, Michigan | Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed |
Total Length: 135.8 ft Main Span Length: 53.8 ft Roadway Width: 24 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1952 By: Brown Brothers of Lansing, Michigan | This early curved t-beam is also a rare Michigan example over water. | 
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Knight Street Bridge
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 | Knight Street Over Grand River | Eaton Rapids: Eaton County, Michigan | Metal Pin and Hanger Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 165 ft Main Span Length: 68 ft Roadway Width: 24 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1955 By: Raff and Dexter of Lansing, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department | A well maintained 1950s multi-span beam bridge. | 
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Lansing Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Grand River | Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan | Metal Through Girder, Fixed | Main Spans: 3 | By: Unknown | This plate girder has long spans and large girders. | 
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Lewis Street Bridge
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| Lewis Street Over Grand River | Jackson: Jackson County, Michigan | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 49.2 ft Main Span Length: 46 ft Roadway Width: 23 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1936 By: Unknown | This bridge displays a less common form of railing that most stringers from this period in Michigan. | 
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Lorne Bridge
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 | Colborne Street Over Grand River | Brantford: Brant County, Ontario | Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed | Main Spans: 3 | 1924 By: Port Arthur Construction Company and Frank P. Adams | This is a relatively large concrete arch bridge. | 
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Lowell Railroad Bridge
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 | Railroad (Mid-Michigan) Over Grand River | Lowell: Kent County, Michigan | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 330 ft Main Span Length: 165 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1904 By: American Bridge Company of New York, New York | The beauty of the Grand River is complimented by this magnificent railroad bridge. | 
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M-11 Bridge
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 | M-11 Over Grand River | Grandville: Kent County, Michigan | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 550 ft Main Span Length: 74.8 ft Roadway Width: 60 ft Main Spans: 8 |
1930 By: Unknown and Michigan State Highway Department | This heavilly altered bridge is still worth noting as a very large example of its kind. | 
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M-21 Grand River Bridge
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 | M-21 (Fulton Street) Over Grand River | Ada: Kent County, Michigan | Metal Pin and Hanger Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 480 ft Main Span Length: 70 ft Roadway Width: 58 ft Main Spans: 7 |
1957 By: Brown Brothers of Lansing, Michigan and Michigan State Highway Department | Although modified, this large bridge is still signficant for its length as well as deck width. | 
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Michigan Railway Grand River Bridge
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| Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Grand River | Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan | Metal Deck Girder, Movable: Swing (Center Pier) and Approach Spans: Metal Deck Girder, Fixed |
Total Length: 680 ft Main Span Length: 200 ft Roadway Width: 12 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1914 By: Toledo Bridge and Crane Company of Toledo, Ohio | This former swing railroad bridge that has not swung for decades is today a rail-trail. | 
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Monroe Street Bridge
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 | Monroe Street Over Grand River | Jackson: Jackson County, Michigan | Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 59 ft Main Span Length: 55.8 ft Roadway Width: 43 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1919 By: Unknown | An old, but altered example of a concrete arch bridge. | 
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North Grand River Avenue Bridge
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| North Grand River Avenue Over Grand River | Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan | Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 205 ft Main Span Length: 72.8 ft Roadway Width: 35.8 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1924 By: Unknown | This is the last remaining arch bridge in Ingham County and a shrinking number of multi-span arch bridges statewide. | 
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Paris Railway Bridge
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| Railroad (Canadian National) Over Grand River | Paris: Brant County, Ontario | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Warren Deck Truss, Fixed | Main Spans: 5 | By: Unknown | This is a large high level deck truss that remains in heavy use by trains. | 
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Pearl Street Bridge
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| Pearl Street Over Grand River | Grand Rapids: Kent County, Michigan | Concrete Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Fixed |
Total Length: 484 ft Main Span Length: 97.8 ft Roadway Width: 49 ft Main Spans: 5 |
1922 By: Koss Construction Company of Des Moines, Iowa | This impressive concrete arch bridge was drastically modified, but still retains an attractive appearance. | 
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Portland Railroad Bridge
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| Railroad (Rail-Trail) Over Grand River | Portland: Ionia County, Michigan | Metal 6 Panel Pin-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 330 ft Main Span Length: 165 ft Roadway Width: 15 ft Main Spans: 2 |
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. | 
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Saginaw Street Bridge
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| Saginaw Street (M-43 Eastbound) Over Grand River | Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 254 ft Main Span Length: 64 ft Roadway Width: 66 ft Main Spans: 4 |
1928 By: L. A. Davidson of Saginaw, Michigan (Widening) and Michigan State Highway Department | With riveted, built-up stringers and R4 type railings, this is a 1928 bridge which was widened in 1957. | 
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Shaffer Road Bridge
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| Shaffer Road Over Grand River | Rural: Ashtabula County, Ohio | Metal 8 Panel Rivet-Connected Pratt Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 168 ft Main Span Length: 166 ft Roadway Width: 16 ft Main Spans: 1 |
1913 By: Massillon Bridge Company of Massillon, Ohio | This bridge was rehabilitated, showing how metal truss bridges can continue to serve vehicles effectively. | 
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State Street Bridge
Plains Road Bridge |
| State Street (Plains Road) Over Grand River | Eaton Rapids: Eaton County, Michigan | Concrete Continuous Curved T-Beam, Fixed |
Total Length: 170 ft Main Span Length: 68 ft Roadway Width: 24 ft Main Spans: 3 |
1948 By: B. H. Sargent of Grand Rapids, Michigan | This unusual 1940s bridge is a graceful curved t-beam that features MSHD truss style riveted railings. | 
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Turner Road Bridge
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| Turner Road Over Grand River | Rural: Ionia County, Michigan | Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Parker Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 208 ft Main Span Length: 202 ft Roadway Width: 19 ft Main Spans: 1 |
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. | 
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Waverly Road Bridge
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 | Waverly Road Over Grand River | Lansing: Ingham County, Michigan and Eaton County, Michigan | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed |
Total Length: 283.8 ft Main Span Length: 55.8 ft Roadway Width: 44 ft Main Spans: 5 |
1940 By: W. J. Storen Company | This relatively long Michigan stringer bridge was widened in 1966. | 
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Winterbourne Bridge
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| Peel Street Over Grand River | Rural: Waterloo Region, Ontario | Metal 9 Panel Pin-Connected Camelback Through Truss, Fixed |
Total Length: 311 ft Main Span Length: 153.8 ft Roadway Width: 14 ft Main Spans: 2 |
1913 By: Unknown | This beautiful heritage bridge is an extremely rare multi-span example of its type. | 
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York Bridge
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| Haldimand Road 9 (King Avenue) Over Grand River | York: Haldimand County, Ontario | Metal Stringer (Multi-Beam), Fixed and Approach Spans: Concrete Rigid-Frame, Fixed | Main Spans: 4 | By: Unknown | This welded beam bridge also has multiple rigid frame approach spans. | 
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