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Original Location Key Facts |
Bridge Name | Type | Road | Location | City | Crossing |
Belleview Road Bridge |
Truss |
Belleview Road |
Wayne County, MI |
Belleview |
Huron River |
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Current Location Key Facts |
Bridge Name | Type | Road | Location | City | Crossing |
Belleview Road Bridge |
Truss |
Burroughs Street |
Kent County, MI |
Rural |
Flat River |
This bridge is part of a unique "musical chairs" with bridges. This bridge was moved here in the mid-1990s to this location. The rare two-span pony truss that was here before was in turn moved to a rail-trail in Portland! If I were in charge of roads this would be how I would handle a lot of things: a bridge needs to be replaced? Then find another historic bridge that will serve the needs of the roadway! This bridge is a perfect example of how compromise can not only save a bridge, but in some cases can save more than one. The pony truss might have been preserved in its original location, but then the Belleville Bridge would have been lost. With this situation, not only is both the Belleville Bridge and the Burroughs Street pony truss preserved, Burroughs Street now has a wider, two-lane bridge!
The Belleville Road Bridge lends itself well to its new surrounding. The beautiful, wide river valley and river itself make the sweeping Parker truss fit right in. The bridge itself is an example of Michigan's standard plan for pony truss bridges. It retains original railings on the sidewalk.
