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Key Facts |
| Bridge Name | Facility Carried / Feature Intersected | Location | Structure Type | Construction Date / Builder or Contractor |
| Kelly Road Bridge | Kelly Road Over Muskegon River | Rural: Missaukee County, Michigan | Metal Pinned Pratt Full-Slope Pony Truss, Stationary | 0 By: Unknown |
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Technical Facts |
| Structure Length | Roadway Width | Main Spans | Approach Spans |
| 104 Feet (31.7 Meters) | 13 Feet (4 Meters) | 1 | 2 Steel Stringer |
Thanks to Rick McOmber for visiting and photographing this bridge.
This stunning and long pony truss is one of Michigan's more photogenic pony trusses. It is noteworthy for its large, tall trusses, (due to its considerable length) yet the bridge has very lightweight members and chords, suggesting an older construction date. The bridge remains open to traffic, which, for Michigan is noteworthy. The structure's original railings have unfortunately been replaced. The main span is seated on steel caissons. A steel stringer span at each end provides an approach to the structure. Abutments are concrete. The deck is wooden with an asphalt wearing surface.
This bridge is listed with a 1920 construction date in the historic bridge inventory. This date is obviously incorrect. Lightweight pin connected truss bridges with a 13 foot deck width were not being built in 1920. This bridge may date to the 1880s or 1890s.
Please note that only a couple photos of this bridge are currently available.
