Cut River Bridge, Iron truss bridge in Mackinac County, Michigan
Cut River Bridge is an iron truss and beam bridge in Mackinac County, Michigan that spans a deep valley. The structure rises significantly above the riverbed and includes cantilever design with pedestrian walkways for crossing.
Construction started in 1941 but paused during World War II due to steel shortages, with completion finally occurring in 1947. The delay reflected how wartime demands disrupted civilian infrastructure projects across America.
The Michigan Legislature named the bridge after Navy SEAL Heath Michael Robinson, who died during military service in Afghanistan in 2011.
The bridge sits on US Highway 2 between Epoufette and Brevort and provides access to hiking trails and a roadside park with picnic facilities. Visitors can explore the trails on both sides and view the valley from multiple vantage points.
The bridge holds 888 tons of steel and ranks as one of only two cantilevered truss beam bridges in Michigan, making it a rare example of this specific design type. This approach allowed crossing the deep valley without placing support pillars in the middle.
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