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Pine Island Drive Bridge

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Pine Island Drive Bridge
North Approach
Coordinates43°07′27″N 85°39′03″W / 43.124052°N 85.650788°W / 43.124052; -85.650788
CarriesPine Island Drive
CrossesRogue River
LocaleAlgoma Township, Michigan
Maintained byKent County Road Commission
Characteristics
Total length100 feet (30 m)
Width20 feet (6.1 m)
History
Opened1924
Closedin use
Location
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Pine Island Drive Bridge
Coordinates43°07′27″N 85°39′03″W / 43.124052361815444°N 85.65078759324655°W / 43.124052361815444; -85.65078759324655
Designated2012; 12 years ago (2012)
Reference no.L2241

The Pine Island Drive Bridge is a historic Camelback-style bridge in Algoma Township, Michigan, carrying Pine Island Drive over the Rogue River[1] It is believed to be the last remaining concrete rainbow arch bridge in the United States.[1] The bridge, which is 100 feet long and 20 feet wide, was designed by Charles A. Melick and completed in 1924 under the direction of engineer Peter Brill.[2] The bridge was designated a state historic landmark in 2012.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Ellison, Garret (Sep. 26, 2012). "'Ornate' Kent County bridge approved for Michigan historical marker may be last of its kind". Grand Rapids Press.
  2. ^ a b Ellison, Garret (Oct. 15, 2014). "Last of its kind: Camelback-style Kent County bridge getting state historical marker". Grand Rapids Press.
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