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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHITE CREEK I/C DRAIN | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,900 |
| MILLINGTON CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,565 |
| WISCOGGIN DRAIN | Michigan | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 135 |
| MILLINGTON CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 330 |
| PAW PAW RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 240 |
| PAINT CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,252 |
| UPPER ROUGE RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 18,921 |
| UPPER ROUGE RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 19,931 |
| JOHNSON DRAIN | Michigan | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 16,972 |
| FELLOWS CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 14,842 |
| TARABUSI DRAIN | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 40,170 |
| LOWER ROUGE RIVER | Michigan | Good | 1930 | 96 | 21,290 |
| MIDDLE ROUGE RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 30,856 |
| LOWER ROUGE RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 26,269 |
| ECORSE CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 26,547 |
| THOROFARE CH(GROSSE ILE) | Michigan | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 1,365 |
| DIX ROAD | Michigan | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10,257 |
| SILVER CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 250 |
| SILVER CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| ROUGE RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 2,558 |
| ROUGE RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,317 |
| GETTEL DRAIN | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| ARMSTRONG CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 1,463 |
| LONG LAKE CANAL | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 300 |
| RAVINES BRANCH OF ROUGE | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 7,595 |
| GRAND RIVER LAGOON | Michigan | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 200 |
| TRIB TO HUFFILE CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 800 |
| BLACK RIVER | Michigan | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 10 |
| OCQUEOC RIVER | Michigan | Poor | 1930 | 96 | 100 |
| KALAMAZOO RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1930 | 96 | 50 |
| S BR THUNDER BAY RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,505 |
| INTERMEDIATE RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,984 |
| BIG CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,558 |
| KAWKAWLIN RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 17,442 |
| WALDO DRAIN | Michigan | Good | 1931 | 95 | 2,253 |
| STATE AND INDIAN CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,925 |
| INDIAN CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 2,925 |
| POKAGON CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,100 |
| PINE RIVER | Michigan | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 216 |
| S BR TOBACCO RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 11,391 |
| BARK RIVER | Michigan | Good | 1931 | 95 | 7,896 |
| RAPID RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8,505 |
| E BR STURGEON RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 553 |
| BOARDMAN RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 6,545 |
| KEMP DRAIN | Michigan | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 110 |
| KEMP DRAIN | Michigan | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 100 |
| LAKE LANSING OUTLET | Michigan | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 27,408 |
| BATTEESE CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 560 |
| PRIVATE ROAD | Michigan | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 5,497 |
| SMITH CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 120 |
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.