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Key Facts |
Bridge Name | Type | Road | Location | City | Crossing |
| US-23 Ocqueoc River Bridge | Truss | US-23 | Presque Isle County, MI | Rural | Ocqueoc River |
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Technical Facts |
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Construction Date |
Rehabilitation Date |
Structure Length | Roadway Width | Builder |
| 1937 | 1994 | 106 Feet | 35 Feet | John W. Hertel, Contractor |
There are very few deck truss bridges in Michigan, and even less highway deck truss bridges. This is one of those few, and it is an impressive structure, consisting of massive members, something nor seen on Michigan highways very often. It utilizes the Pratt truss configuration, and it has riveted connections. The deck is wider than the trusses, and this is accomplished by cantilevers. These cantilevers appear to be original, since they are riveted. In 1994, MDOT apparently recognized the need to not demolish this bridge and they restored it. This appears to have included extensive abutment work and a redone deck. The original railing panels were remounted onto modern concrete posts with steel railings in front. There is no v-lacing on the structure, but lattice is present on the top and bottom of the upper and lower chords of the bridge.
