You’ll Want To Cross These 13 Amazing Bridges In Michigan

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.

13) Ada Covered Bridge

This brown truss covered bridge was built in 1867. By the looks of it, that was some sturdy construction.

12) An Amtrak bridge on the Grand River in Grand Rapids

We're not sure of the name of this bridge, but we love the visual of the city skyline in the background.

11) Portage Lake Lift Bridge, AKA Houghton-Hancock Bridge

This vertical-lift bridge is the world's heaviest and widest of its kind.

10) Loon Song Covered Bridge, Ann Lake, MI

This covered bridge looks like it used to be a beautiful old Michigan barn.

9) Mackinac Bridge from the beach at Straits State Park, St. Ignace

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.

8) Ontonagon River Middle Branch Bridge

Just look at that impressive steelwork on this steel arch bridge in Ontonagon County.

7) Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

We just love this shot. And apparently a few others in Michigan do, too, as it's often photographed.

6) Sixth Street Bridge, Grand Rapids

Watch as the Sixth Street Bridge is being built in this historic photo.

5) Bridge in Trenton

This is one of those classic pedestrian bridges at Elizabeth Park in Trenton.

4) Ambassador Bridge

This shot does a great job of capturing a Detroit neighborhood.

3) Fallasburg Bridge

Fallasburg Bridge just outside Lowell.

2) Langley Covered Bridge

Langley is the longest covered bridge in Michigan.

1) Frankenmuth Covered Bridge

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!