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This is a view of the bridge you can enjoy from the Delhi metro park.
Full view of bridge.
Detail of underside of end post.
Portal view of bridge.
Pinned connection at top chord and end post.
Turnbuckle.
Note the extra bracing rod, running up and down in this picture. This is unusual.
Zoom on the joint of the bracing mentioned in the previous picture.
Note the extra added u channel on the vertical member.
A builder plaque is a rare sight in Michigan. Washtenaw County can claim two through trusses with a plaque on them... which is a miracle.
Guardrails. I don't know if these are original... they don't look like they are. However, the Maple Road Bridge has this same guardrail type before it was restored.
Side view.
Detail of i-beams under bridge. Note that rust is showing its ugly face. Overall, the integrity of the beams seems to be good. This bridge is definitely restorable.
View under deck.
View under deck.
Stone abutments.
These are apparently the remains of Delhi Mills. Construction of a new concrete bridge at this location would probably either damage or remove these remnants of the mill.
Pinned connection.
Side view of bridge.
Pinned connection.
Pinned connection.
Pinned connection.
Another view of the added u channels.
Detail of portal bracing. Notice how the metal has been carefully bent in the middle to add some strength to it. Talk about an attention to detail!
Zoom on pinned connection.
Detail of rivets on section of portal bracing.
Guardrail detail.
This and the next few images show the various signs that have been placed up showing the public interest in preserving this bridge.
Detail of plaque and portal bracing.
Note the wooden deck with steel for the tires.
Note the added vertical steel in the middle of the member.
Eight panels of beauty.
Click here to view my page of historical photos which show the bridge as it was long ago.
