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Court Street Bridge

Court Street Bridge

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Learn about historic curved-chord through girder bridges.

Bridge Documented: May 16, 2006

Key Facts
Bridge Name Facility Carried / Feature Intersected Location Structure Type Construction Date / Builder or Contractor
Court Street Bridge Court Street Over Silver Creek Rural: Arenac County, Michigan Concrete 90 Foot Plan Curved Chord Through Girder, Stationary 1925 By: Unknown
Technical Facts
Structure Length Roadway Width Main Spans Approach Spans
95 Feet (28.9 Meters) 20 Feet (6.1 Meters) 1 None

This is the last remaining concrete camelback in Arenac County, and it is an impressive one at that, being a 90 foot plan structure, the longest span size that this unique bridge type was built. The longer than 90 foot total structure length is due to the fact that this bridge is skewed. The bridge has been covered with graffiti, mostly on the inside. While historic bridges frequently show up on rural roads, this specific structure type usually shows up on paved roads, and this bridge is a rare exception, located on a dirt road. Perhaps because it is thus not subjected to salt in the winter, the structure appears to be in good shape. Although the years of gravel grinding on it have made it rough, the original deck appears to be in place and in good shape. Unfortunately, plaques do not survive on the bridge, and have been removed.

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