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.
| 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.