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Old Ojibway Island Drive Bridge

Old Ojibway Island Drive Bridge

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Bridge Documented: October 12, 2009

Key Facts
Bridge Name Facility Carried / Feature Intersected Location Structure Type Construction Date / Builder or Contractor
Old Ojibway Island Drive Bridge
Ojibway Island Drive (Old Alignment) Over Lake Linton Channel Saginaw: Saginaw County, Michigan Concrete Rigid-Frame, Stationary 1936 By: Unknown
Technical Facts
Rehabilitation Date Main Span Length Structure Length Roadway Width Main Spans Approach Spans
Feet ( Meters) Feet ( Meters) Feet ( Meters) 1 0

This bridge was bypassed by a new vehicular bridge, apparently because reconstruction of the adjacent Saginaw River bridge resulted in a reconfiguration of the approach grade, effectively blocking this bridge to vehicular traffic. However the bridge was restored for pedestrian use, and as a result of this the bridge is perhaps the most well-preserved example of a MSHD standard plan concrete rigid-frame bridge with original R4 style railings in the state. In addition, the bridge is historically significant as an example of a bridge built using Depression programs, and is a documented Works Progress Administration bridge. The structural and historic integrity of the bridge is excellent, with the exception of original plaques which are not present, and as such the bridge is an attractive and noteworthy part of the Ojibway Island Park.

Historic Significance Rating (HSR)

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