Nature Notes

Ackley (Greenfield) Covered Bridge, Michigan

When Built: 1832

Builders: Joshua Ackley & Daniel Clouse

Description: This early bridge was given to Henry Ford by the builder’s granddaughter and moved from Pennsylvania in 1937 to Greenfield Village, Ford’s exhibit of homes and workplaces. Note that the exhibit is only open in certain seasons and hours and their is an admission.

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Fallasburg Covered Bridge, Michigan

When Built: 1871

Builders: Jared N. Bresee

Description: Previous covered bridges near this site fell victim to spring flooding and ice jams. This bridge was constructed using the Brown Truss.

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Ada (Bradfield) Covered Bridge, Michigan

When Built: 1980

Builders: Town of Ada

Description: This bridge replaced an 1867 one that was destroyed by fire in 1979. It is part of a town park and is pedestrian only.

Ada (Bradfield) Covered Bridge, Michigan

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White's Covered Bridge, Michigan

When Built: 1869

Builders: Jared N. Bresee and Joseph H. Walker

Description: This bridge was constructed using the Brown Truss which was only used for 4 Michigan Bridges, three of which survive.
It is simlar to the Howe Truss of “X” bracing but uses lighter timber and no upright or iron members.

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Langley Covered Bridge, Michigan

When Built: 1887

Builders: Pierce Bodner

Description: Langley is one of the longest covered bridges surviving in North America. One of the striking things about this structure is how low it is to the water.

Langley Covered Bridge, Michigan

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Zehnders Covered Bridge, Michigan

When Built: 1980

Builders: Graton and Associates

Description: A massive structure with a double lane for automobiles and a pedestrian walkway on each side. Found in the town of Frankenmuth.

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Zehnders Covered Bridge, Michigan

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