Sixth Street Bridge
Sixth Street Bridge, Historic road bridge in Grand Rapids, United States
The Sixth Street Bridge features four parallel cord through Pratt trusses spanning 536 feet across the Grand River with masonry piers of local limestone.
Constructed in 1886 by the Massillon Bridge Company for $31,000, this wrought iron structure stands as Michigan's longest and oldest metal truss bridge.
The bridge connects the West Side district of Grand Rapids to downtown, forming a central part of the neighborhood's identity and daily transportation patterns.
Despite its narrow 19-foot width, the bridge accommodates two-way traffic and includes 6-foot wide sidewalks with decorative railings for pedestrian access.
In 1921, engineers modified the bridge by shortening its westernmost truss section when workers filled in a canal along the adjacent riverbank.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 42.97670,-85.67400
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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