Powers Highway-Battle Creek Bridge facts for kids
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Powers Highway-Battle Creek Bridge
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| Location | Powers Hwy. over Battle Cr., Brookfield Township, Michigan |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | c. 1910 |
| Architectural style | Pony truss bridge |
| MPS | Highway Bridges of Michigan MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 99001653 |
| Added to NRHP | January 7, 2000 |
The Powers Highway-Battle Creek Bridge is a special bridge in Brookfield Township, Michigan. It used to carry Powers Highway over the Battle Creek River. This bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places in the year 2000.
It's a unique kind of bridge called a double-intersection Warren truss. This design is known for being very light and not too expensive to build. In fact, this is the only bridge of its kind known in Michigan!
Bridge History
When Was the Bridge Built?
We don't know the exact history of this bridge. But it was probably built around 1910. The local township likely built it.
Current Status
Today, the Powers Highway-Battle Creek Bridge is closed. No cars or people can use it anymore.
What Does the Bridge Look Like?
The Powers Highway Bridge is a type of bridge called a rigid-connected lattice pony truss bridge. It's not very long, stretching about 25 feet across. The part where cars used to drive is about 15.8 feet wide. The whole deck, including the edges, is 16.3 feet wide.
The bridge deck is made of a single layer of wood. Underneath the wood are six strong steel I-beams. These beams help support the bridge. The bridge rests on sturdy stone supports called masonry abutments.
