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Ferry Street Bridge
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Underneath bridge
Ferry Street–Thorofare Canal bridge is located in Michigan
Ferry Street–Thorofare Canal bridge
Location in Michigan
Ferry Street–Thorofare Canal bridge is located in the United States
Ferry Street–Thorofare Canal bridge
Location in the United States
Location Ferry Street over Thorofare Canal, Grosse Ile, Michigan
Area 0.9 acres (0.36 ha)
Built 1947
Architect Wayne County Road Commission
Architectural style concrete slab
MPS Highway Bridges of Michigan MPS
NRHP reference No. 00000118
Added to NRHP February 18, 2000

The Ferry Street Bridge is a cool bridge that crosses the Thorofare Canal in Grosse Ile, Michigan. It's also known as the Ferry Street–Thorofare Canal bridge. This bridge is so special that it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the year 2000!

A Look Back: Bridge History

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This is what the bridge deck looks like.

Before the current bridge was built, there was an older bridge called a Pratt truss bridge. It was about 85 feet (26 meters) long. In 1947, the Wayne County Road Commission decided to replace it. That's when they built the Ferry Street Bridge we see today!

What Does the Bridge Look Like?

The Ferry Street Bridge is made from a type of concrete called a "continuous concrete slab." This was a common way to build bridges right after World War II. It was often used because it was hard to get steel back then.

Bridge Measurements

This bridge has a main section that is 26 feet (8 meters) long. The total length of the bridge structure is 95 feet (29 meters). The part where cars drive is 36 feet (11 meters) wide. The entire bridge structure is 28 feet (8.5 meters) wide.

Special Features

The sides of the bridge have strong, solid concrete railings. You can also find special marble plates on the northeast and southeast corners. These plates show that the bridge is "Job 413" from the Wayne County Road Commission. The bridge stands on three supports, which are like square concrete posts. Experts say this bridge is a great example of its type and is still in very good condition!

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