Waltz Road–Huron River Bridge

The Waltz Road-Huron River Bridge is a road bridge crossing the Huron River, built with two identical seven-panel camelback Pratt truss structures. The structure spans about 207 feet (63 meters) and features pedestrian walkways along both sides of the roadway.

The Wayne County Road Commission built this bridge in 1924, replacing an earlier footbridge used by schoolchildren to cross the river. The newly constructed span faced a major flood shortly after completion due to a dam failure downstream.

The bridge represents early 20th-century infrastructure development in Michigan, built during a period of increased motor vehicle ownership after World War I.

The bridge is accessible via Waltz Road and provides safe pedestrian passages on both sides of the span. Visitors should check conditions before crossing, as weather can affect the walkways.

The bridge has preserved its original railings and sidewalks through the decades, remaining one of the few surviving examples of this truss design in the area. Its ability to withstand a major flood right after completion demonstrates the strength of its early engineering.

Location: Huron Charter Township

Inception: 1924

GPS coordinates: 42.16111,-83.40278

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01