Historic Bridges in Michigan

1,528 bridges built before 1951 in Michigan still in service today.

Bridges Built Before 1951

The United States has 1,528 bridges in Michigan built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
PORTAGE CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 14,094
FORD RIVER Michigan Poor 1928 98 3,051
FORD RIVER Michigan Fair 1928 98 150
SEBEWA CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 53
FLINT RIVER Michigan Fair 1928 98 8,725
THREAD RIVER Michigan Poor 1928 98 4,097
JONES CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 3,691
THREAD RIVER Michigan Fair 1928 98 10,339
MISTEGUAY CREEK Michigan Good 1928 98 925
ALGER CREEK Michigan Poor 1928 98 3,044
THREAD RIVER Michigan Poor 1928 98 7,716
THREAD RIVER Michigan Good 1928 98 7,162
SHIAWASSEE RIVER Michigan Poor 1928 98 5,647
KEARSLEY CREEK Michigan Poor 1928 98 4,195
TITTABAWASSEE RIVER Michigan Fair 1928 98 2,536
W BR BIG PRESQUE ISLE RV Michigan Fair 1928 98 636
MONTREAL RIVER Michigan Fair 1928 98 388
ACME CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 12,363
PINE RIVER Michigan Fair 1928 98 10,432
COLUMBIA DRAIN I/C DRAIN Michigan Fair 1928 98 88
DUCK CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 38
CONNORS POND SPLWY Michigan Fair 1928 98 1,733
HOPE CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 2,529
SANDSTONE RIVER Michigan Fair 1928 98 10,540
ALDER CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 884
PLASTER CREEK Michigan Good 1928 98 25
BLACK CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 1,100
FANNY HOOE CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 899
NORTH BR. FLINT RIVER Michigan Fair 1928 98 1,322
S BR RAISIN RIVER Michigan Fair 1928 98 4,413
ASHERY CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 7,023
CLINTON RIVER Michigan Fair 1928 98 11,186
LITTLE WEST RIVER Michigan Poor 1928 98 525
N BR W BR ESCANABA R Michigan Poor 1928 98 67
WEST BR ESCANABA RIVER Michigan Poor 1928 98 900
BISMARK CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 40
BISMARK CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 40
HARLOW CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 40
BIG CEDAR RIVER Michigan Fair 1928 98 10
LITTLE RIVER Michigan Poor 1928 98 292
LITTLE RIVER Michigan Poor 1928 98 39
BIG CEDAR RIVER Michigan Fair 1928 98 50
WILLOW RUN Michigan Poor 1928 98 6,582
PLUM CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 4,010
TAMARACK CR Michigan Fair 1928 98 8,200
WHITE RIVER Michigan Fair 1928 98 6,100
CLINTON RIVER Michigan Poor 1928 98 15,800
SOUTH BRANCH BAD RIVER Michigan Poor 1928 98 111
HOLLAND CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 1,063
MILL CREEK Michigan Fair 1928 98 149

About Historic Bridge Data

Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.