Posted in Michigan
March 12, 2016
These 8 Beautiful Covered Bridges In Michigan Will Remind You Of A Simpler Time
There’s something so nostalgic about a covered bridge. It takes us back in time to when life wasn’t so fast paced, when we could slow down and appreciate fine craftsmanship.
Lucky for us in Michigan, we’ve still got some of these covered bridges to appreciate. Some are now only open to food traffic. Others are new and were designed to give that old time feeling. Still others have been beautifully restored and maintain their original use.
Have a look.
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Once you've reached this all-wood, 230 ton bridge, you know you've reached Frankenmuth's small town charm.
Built around 1867, this bridge closed to automobiles in 1930, and was later renovated for foot traffic in 1941.
Just north of Lowell, this bridge was originally constructed around 1840, but steps were taken to preserve it in 1905, 1945, and 1994.
This beauty was actually built in 1832 in West Finley, PA, and crossed Wheeling Creek. It has since been relocated and sits at Greenfield Village in Dearborn, MI.
Constructed in 1887, Langley is actually the longest covered bridge in Michigan.
This bridge in Lake Ann may look old, but it was actually built in 1995 as a rustic means for guests to access the back of the Herendeen Lake Resort property. The 90-foot bridge crosses a small creek and a ravine.
This is among the more charming features of the picturesque Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive.
White's is among three Brown truss covered bridges still in existence in Michigan (the others include the Ada and Fallasburg). This style of construction refers to the diagonal compression beams that hold it up.
Makes you want to take a road trip right now and get a closer look at these places, huh? Tell us – do you have a favorite covered bridge in Michigan that’s not on this list? Share with us!
