You probably cross at least one bridge on a regular basis, without giving it much thought. But some bridges in Michigan are really special. They complement a city skyline. They embody incredible feats of engineering. They connect us to new places and history. Here are a few such bridges that will make you stop and notice their specialness.
- Ada Covered Bridge
C Hanchey/Flickr This brown truss covered bridge was built in 1867. By the looks of it, that was some sturdy construction.
- An Amtrak bridge on the Grand River in Grand Rapids
Russell Sekeet/Flickr We’re not sure of the name of this bridge, but we love the visual of the city skyline in the background.
- Portage Lake Lift Bridge, AKA Houghton-Hancock Bridge
Greg Weber/Flickr This vertical-lift bridge is the world’s heaviest and widest of its kind.
- Loon Song Covered Bridge, Ann Lake, MI
Jim/Flickr This covered bridge looks like it used to be a beautiful old Michigan barn.
- Mackinac Bridge from the beach at Straits State Park, St. Ignace
Chris Hindy/Flickr The Big Mac. It separates the Upper from the Lower. And with the incredible engineering that went into building it, it’s a pride and joy of Michigan.
- Ontonagon River Middle Branch Bridge
C Hanchey/Flickr Just look at that impressive steelwork on this steel arch bridge in Ontonagon County.
- Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
xray10/Flickr We just love this shot. And apparently a few others in Michigan do, too, as it’s often photographed.
- Sixth Street Bridge, Grand Rapids
Michigan State Historic Preservation Office Watch as the Sixth Street Bridge is being built in this historic photo.
- Bridge in Trenton
Rodney Campbell/Flickr This is one of those classic pedestrian bridges at Elizabeth Park in Trenton.
- Ambassador Bridge
John Hardwick/Flickr This shot does a great job of capturing a Detroit neighborhood.
- Fallasburg Bridge
Jal Mansson/Flickr Fallasburg Bridge just outside Lowell.
- Langley Covered Bridge
Travis Swicegood/Flickr Langley is the longest covered bridge in Michigan.
- Frankenmuth Covered Bridge
Christopher Woodrich/Flickr This bridge certainly appears to fit right in with Frankenmuth’s European essence.
These are some of our favorite bridges in Michigan. Which are some of yours? Please share in the comments below!
C Hanchey/Flickr
This brown truss covered bridge was built in 1867. By the looks of it, that was some sturdy construction.
Russell Sekeet/Flickr
We’re not sure of the name of this bridge, but we love the visual of the city skyline in the background.
Greg Weber/Flickr
This vertical-lift bridge is the world’s heaviest and widest of its kind.
Jim/Flickr
This covered bridge looks like it used to be a beautiful old Michigan barn.
Chris Hindy/Flickr
The Big Mac. It separates the Upper from the Lower. And with the incredible engineering that went into building it, it’s a pride and joy of Michigan.
Just look at that impressive steelwork on this steel arch bridge in Ontonagon County.
xray10/Flickr
We just love this shot. And apparently a few others in Michigan do, too, as it’s often photographed.
Michigan State Historic Preservation Office
Watch as the Sixth Street Bridge is being built in this historic photo.
Rodney Campbell/Flickr
This is one of those classic pedestrian bridges at Elizabeth Park in Trenton.
John Hardwick/Flickr
This shot does a great job of capturing a Detroit neighborhood.
Jal Mansson/Flickr
Fallasburg Bridge just outside Lowell.
Travis Swicegood/Flickr
Langley is the longest covered bridge in Michigan.
Christopher Woodrich/Flickr
This bridge certainly appears to fit right in with Frankenmuth’s European essence.
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