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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABANDONED RR ROW | Michigan | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 30 |
| SWARTZ CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 1,798 |
| MIDDLE BR ONTONAGON RIV | Michigan | Poor | 1919 | 107 | 395 |
| GRAND RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 4,500 |
| S BR RAISIN RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 9,323 |
| BEAVER CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 18,099 |
| STONER CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1919 | 107 | 419 |
| MCKINZIE CREEK | Michigan | Good | 1919 | 107 | 100 |
| DEXTER CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 5 |
| BIG CREEK A DRAIN | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 198 |
| STANCER DAM SPILLWAY | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| NOTTAWA CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 480 |
| NOTTAWA CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 290 |
| NOTTAWA CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 207 |
| NOTTAWA CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 159 |
| NOTTAWASSEPEE CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 108 |
| STONY CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 132 |
| STONY CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 65 |
| LOST CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 138 |
| MAPLE RIVER | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| S FORK OF HAYWORTH CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 100 |
| MAPLE RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 107 |
| BAD CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 64 |
| MANISTEE RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
| GILKEY CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 467 |
| GILKEY CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 4,837 |
| PRESQUE ISLE RIVER | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 81 |
| CISCO BR ONTONAGON RIVER | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 11 |
| DRAIN #142 | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 70 |
| LAIRD CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 37 |
| NEWTON DRAIN | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| WEST BR PIGEON RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 2,510 |
| EAST BR. PIGEON RIVER | Michigan | Good | 1920 | 106 | 1,750 |
| PINNEBOG RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 50 |
| WEST BR. PIGEON RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 20 |
| MOORE CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 180 |
| WILLOW RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 180 |
| DEER CREEK | Michigan | Good | 1920 | 106 | 1,192 |
| NASH CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 400 |
| LITTLE RIVER | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 216 |
| RIVER RAISIN | Michigan | Good | 1920 | 106 | 5,860 |
| FISH CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 3,223 |
| PRAIRIE CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 237 |
| S BRANCH PINE RIVER | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 333 |
| FLOWER CREEK | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 278 |
| WHITE RIVER | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 25 |
| PIGEON CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 1,050 |
| DEER CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 6,976 |
| DEER CREEK | Michigan | Poor | 1920 | 106 | 1,528 |
| OCQUEOC RIVER | Michigan | Fair | 1920 | 106 | 250 |
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.