Adrian Railroad Bridge

Key Facts

Bridge Name	Facility Carried / Feature Intersected	Location	Structure Type	Construction Date / Builder or Contractor
Adrian Railroad Bridge	Railroad Over South Branch River Raisin	Adrian: Lenawee County, Michigan	Stone Semicircular Deck Arch, Stationary	1867 By: Unknown

With an 1867 construction date carved into the stone on this two span bridge, this bridge is among the oldest bridges remaining in Michigan. Wood braces have been added to the sides of the arches which give this bridge an unusual appearance. Despite the fact that this bridge was 138 years old, its structural condition appeared to be good.