Whites Bridge, Covered bridge in Keene Township, Michigan.
Whites Bridge is a covered bridge with Brown truss design that spans the Flat River with wooden construction and a gabled roof. The structure connects communities across the waterway in Ionia County, Michigan.
The original bridge was built in 1869 by Jared N. Brazee and J.N. Walker. After a fire destroyed it in 2013, it was reconstructed in 2020.
The bridge reflects 19th century American construction methods through its wooden pegs and hand-forged nails. Walking through it, you can see the craftsmanship that builders applied to everyday infrastructure.
You can reach the bridge via Whites Bridge Road north of Belding in Ionia County. Plan for rural road conditions and allow time to walk through the structure and take photos.
The construction used second-hand lumber to cut costs and was completed in just 84 days. This rapid building pace was remarkable for a structure of its size using reclaimed materials.
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