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M-64 Bridge

M-64 Bridge

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Bridge Documented: May 12, 2007

Learn about historic curved-chord through girder bridges.

Key Facts
Bridge Name Facility Carried / Feature Intersected Location Structure Type Construction Date / Builder or Contractor
M-64 Bridge M-64 Over West Branch Big Presque Isle River Rural: Gogebic County, Michigan Concrete 60 Foot Plan Curved Chord Through Girder, Stationary 1928 By: Unknown
Technical Facts
Structure Length Roadway Width Main Spans Approach Spans
60 Feet (18.2 Meters) 23 Feet (7 Meters) 1 None

Thanks to James Rouse for visiting and photographing this historic bridge.

This bridge is a beautifully intact example of Michigan's unique concrete camelback bridge design, in the 60 foot plan format, the largest design that did not feature pierced openings. The preservation of all remaining concrete camelback bridges in Michigan is essential. Each surviving example is nationally significant as a rare structure type indigenous to Michigan. With excellent integrity, the preservation of the M-64 Bridge does not seem too tall of an order.

The M-64 Bridge is a bridge that is easy to get nice angles for photographing it. Be sure to enjoy the beautiful selection of photos for this bridge.

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