Blossomland Bridge, Bascule bridge in St. Joseph, US.
The Blossomland Bridge spans the St. Joseph River with seven sections, featuring steel deck plate-girders and concrete piers supporting the main structure and approaches.
The Michigan State Highway Department completed this bridge in 1948 after construction delays during World War II, with total costs exceeding 1.3 million dollars.
The National Register of Historic Places recognized this bridge in 1999 for its engineering design, particularly its Scherzer rolling-lift mechanism.
The bridge opens according to a seasonal schedule, with specific times during summer and requiring 12-hour notice for winter openings from December to February.
At its inauguration, this structure stood as the longest bridge built by the Michigan State Highway Department, carrying M-63 across the water.
Location: St. Joseph
GPS coordinates: 42.11220,-86.47780
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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