Historic Bridges - Wayne County, Michigan

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Historic Bridges By County: Wayne County, Michigan

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	Bridge Name	Facility Carried / Feature Intersected	Location	Structure Type	Construction Date / Builder or Contractor	Description
	Alfred Street Bridge	Alfred Street Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western)	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Stringer, Stationary	1929 By: Unknown	This bridge is one of several remaining overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.
	Ambassador Bridge	I-75 Ramp / KH-3 Over Detroit River	Detroit and Windsor: Wayne County, Michigan and Essex County, Ontario	Metal Pony Truss Stiffening Cable Suspension, Stationary	1929 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Serving as the centerpiece landmark for Detroit and Windsor, this privately-owned bridge was once the longest suspension bridge in the world.
	Antietam Street Bridge	Antietam Street Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western)	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Stringer, Stationary	1930 By: Unknown	This bridge is one of several remaining overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.
	Belle Isle Bridge Douglas MacArthur Bridge	East Grand Boulevard Over Detroit River	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Concrete Cantilevered Open Spandrel Deck Arch, Stationary	1923 By: Unknown	A rare centilevered concrete arch, this is the longest concrete deck arch bridge in Michigan, over 2000 feet in length and 19 spans!
	Casino Way Bridge Sunset Drive Bridge	Casino Way (Sunset Drive) Over Canoe Stream	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Concrete Rigid-Frame, Stationary	1947 By: Unknown	A contributing resource to the Belle Isle Historic District.
	Casino Way Bridge Railings	Casino Way Over Canoe Stream	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Non-Historic, Stationary	1893 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio	Although the superstructure has been replaced, the ornate railings and plaques from a former bridge were reused here.
X	Central Avenue Bridge	Central Avenue Over Canoe Stream	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Deck Stringer, Stationary	1893 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio	This was an ancient King Bridge Company stringer bridge with an ornate arch facade and detailed railings.
	Central Avenue Bridge	Central Avenue Over Canoe Stream	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Stationary	1913 By: Unknown	This attractive bridge has arched railings that compliment the bridge arch.
	Central Avenue Bridge Railings	Central Avenue Over Canoe Stream	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Non-Historic, Stationary	1893 By: King Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio	Ornate King Bridge Company railings and arch facade were salvaged when a historic stringer bridge was demolished.
	Division Street Bridge	Division Street Over Railroad (Abandoned Grand Trunk Western)	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Stringer, Stationary	1929 By: Unknown	This bridge is one of several remaining overpasses that relate the industrial growth of Detroit during that time.
	Dix Avenue Bridge	Dix Avenue Over River Rouge	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Riveted Pratt Deck Truss, Movable: Bascule	1927 By: Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Company of Milwaukee, Wisconsin	A little taste of Chicago is in Detroit, through the bascule bridges of River Rouge.
	East River Road Bridge	East River Road Over North Hickory Canal	Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan	Concrete Slab, Stationary	1936 By: Unknown	An intact and noteworthy representative of a historic concrete slab bridge.
	Elizabeth Drive Bridge	Elizabeth Drive Over Elizabeth Park Canal	Trenton: Wayne County, Michigan	Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Stationary	1923 By: A.W. Kutche and Company	An excellent example of a traditional arch bridge with balustrade railings.
	Elizabeth Park Walkway Bridges	Elizabeth Park Walkways Over Elizabeth Park Canal	Trenton: Wayne County, Michigan	Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Stationary	0 By: Unknown	These are three identical bridges in this park with a stunningly thin profile and are a major park asset.
	Elm Circle Drive Bridge	Elm Circle Drive (Abandoned) Over Lower River Rouge	Inkster: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Bowstring Pony Truss, Stationary	1900 By: Unknown	A strange little bridge, this is a rare and late example of bowstring bridge construction in Michigan.
	Farmington Road Bridge Hawthorne Drive Bridge	Abandoned Farmington Road Over Middle River Rouge	Westland: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Riveted Warren Pony Truss, Stationary	1950 By: Unknown	A narrow truss bridge is buried in the woods just off the road, rewarding all who seek it.
	Ferry Road Bridge	Ferry Road Over Thorofare Canal	Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan	Concrete Slab, Stationary	1947 By: Unknown	An intact and noteworthy representative of a historic concrete slab bridge.
!	Fort Street Bridge	Fort Street (M-85) Over River Rouge	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Riveted Pratt Deck Truss, Stationary	1926 By: Chicago Bascule Bridge Company	Despite its historic significance, this deck truss bascule bridge is slated for demolition.
	Fort Street Viaduct	Fort Street Over Railroad (Various), Pleasant Street, and Sanders Street	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Stringer, Stationary	1928 By: Unknown	A huge amount of concrete was used to build this enormous grade separation bridge.
	French Landing Bridge Edison Lake Road Bridge	Edison Lake Road Over Huron River	French Landing (Near Belleville): Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Riveted Pratt Deck Truss, Stationary	0 By: Unknown	This is an very rare example of a Michigan deck truss, and it features unusual concrete approaches.
	Grosse Ile Free Bridge Grosse Ile Parkway Bridge	Grosse Ile Parkway Over Trenton Channel (Detroit River)	Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Riveted Camelback Through Truss, Stationary	1932 By: Augustus J. Dupuis Company	This is a rare example both of a swing span and of a 1930s truss bridge on a highway in Michigan.
	Grosse Ile Parkway Overpass	Grosse Ile Parkway Over River Road	Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan	Concrete Cantilevered Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Stationary	1932 By: Unknown	One of the unusual Wayne County cantilevered concrete arches, this bridge serves as an overpass.
	Grosse Ile Toll Bridge Bridge Street Bridge	Bridge Street Over Trenton Channel (Detroit River)	Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Riveted Polygonal Warren Through Truss, Movable: Swing	1913 By: Unknown	This is one of the longest truss bridges in Michigan, and is a rare swing bridge.
	Harbin Drive Bridge	Harbin Drive Over Silver Creek Channel	Rural: Wayne County, Michigan	Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Stationary	0 By: Unknown	This bridge and the Jefferson Avenue Bridge are joined together to form the appearance of a single bridge.
	Horse Island Drive Bridge	Horse Island Drive Over Horse Island Bayou	Gibraltar: Wayne County, Michigan	Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Stationary	1925 By: Unknown	This small bridge is among the most visually pleasing bridges in the state, with a steep deck camber that follows the arch itself.
	Jefferson Avenue Bridge	Jefferson Avenue Over River Rouge	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Riveted Pratt Pony Truss, Movable: Bascule	1922 By: Strobel Steel Construction Company	The only pony truss style bascule bridge in the entire state of Michigan.
	Jefferson Avenue Bridge	Jefferson Avenue Over Huron River	Rural: Wayne County, Michigan and Monroe County, Michigan	Metal Stringer, Stationary	1931 By: W. J. Anschutz	This bridge and the Harbin Drive bridge are joined together to form the appearance of a single bridge.
	Lilley Road Bridge	Lilley Road Over Lower River Rouge	Canton Township: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Riveted Camelback Pony Truss, Stationary	1923 By: Unknown	A relatively small one-span example of a 1920s Michigan pony truss.
	Meridian Road Bridge	Meridian Road Over Thorofare Canal	Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Stringer, Stationary	1929 By: Unknown	This bridge appears to be a metal stringer bridge with a concrete arch facade.
	Middle Gibraltar Road Bridge	Middle Gibraltar Road Over Waterway Canal	Gibraltar: Wayne County, Michigan	Concrete Cantilevered Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Stationary	1932 By: Unknown	A good example of the bizarre Wayne County cantilevered arch bridge design.
	New Boston Bridge Waltz Road Bridge	Waltz Road Over Huron River	New Boston: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Riveted Camelback Pony Truss, Stationary	1924 By: Mount Vernon Bridge Company of Mount Vernon, Ohio	This bridge is rare both as an MSHD standard multi-span pony truss and also for retaining its original 1930s style truss bridge guardrails.
	Oakway Trail Bridge	Oakway Trail Over Canoe Stream	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Concrete Slab, Stationary	1913 By: Unknown	This attractive bridge has arched railings that compliment the bridge arch.
	Parke Lane Bridge	Parke Lane Over Thorofare Canal	Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan	Concrete Cantilevered Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Stationary	1929 By: Gosner and Flynn of Dearborn, Michigan	One of the most attractive and intact examples of the unusual Wayne County cantilevered concrete arch.
	River Rouge Conrail Bridge River Rouge New York Central Railroad Bridge	Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over River Rouge	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Riveted Warren Through Truss, Movable: Bascule	1920 By: Unknown	This impressive 125 foot clear bascule span is difficult to photo.
	River Rouge Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge	Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over River Rouge	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Riveted Warren Through Truss, Bascule	0 By: Unknown	This is a bascule bridge with an unusual counterweight design, and is hard to photograph.
	Rockwood Railroad Bridge	Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over Huron River	Rockwood: Wayne County, Michigan and Monroe County, Michigan	Metal Riveted Baltimore Through Truss, Stationary	0 By: Unknown	A nice railroad through truss with unusual portal bracing and deck plate girder approaches.
	Southern Street Railroad Overpass	Railroad (CSX) Over Southern Street and Norfolk Southern Railroad	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Riveted Warren Through Truss, Stationary	1930 By: McClintic-Marshall Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	A rare example of a continuous truss, this massive, wide structure is the only truss railroad overpass in the lower peninsula.
	Swan Drive Bridge	Swan Drive Over Swan Channel	Grosse Ile: Wayne County, Michigan	Metal Riveted Warren Pony Truss, Stationary	0 By: Unknown	The only truss bridge on the interior of Grosse Ile, this bridge appears to have been relocated to this site.
	West Grand Boulevard Railroad Overpass	Railroad (Norfolk Southern) Over West Grand Boulevard	Detroit: Wayne County, Michigan	Concrete Closed Spandrel Deck Arch, Stationary	0 By: Unknown	This unusual bridge is a concrete bridge with a decorative stone veneer, and has very low clearance.

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