Michigan’s First Network Tied-Arch Bridge

Michigan’s first network tied-arch bridge stands on Second Avenue in Detroit. It replaced a standard girder overpass erected in 1954 as part of the comprehensive rebuild of Interstate 94 in the area.

This distinctive design was selected for its unobstructed span, negating the necessity for central support in the expanded section of Interstate 94. This arrangement facilitated uninterrupted traffic flow on Interstate 94 and at its intersection with M-10. Equally notable was its assembly process: the bridge was constructed off-site and transported to the location using self-propelled, self-leveling mobile carriers.

The newly constructed Second Avenue Bridge opened for vehicular traffic on October 27, 2023.

The article is courtesy of Sherman Cahal; you can find more photos on this new structure by clicking here.

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