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The '''Ash Street-Sycamore Creek Bridge''' is a historic bridge located on Ash Street ([[M-36 (Michigan highway)|MI-36]]) over Sycamore Creek in [[Mason, Michigan]] . It was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1999.<ref name="nris"/> It is one of the oldest T-beam bridges in Michigan.<ref name = bh"/> |
The '''Ash Street-Sycamore Creek Bridge''' is a historic bridge located on Ash Street ([[M-36 (Michigan highway)|MI-36]]) over Sycamore Creek in [[Mason, Michigan]] . It was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] in 1999.<ref name="nris"/> It is one of the oldest T-beam bridges in Michigan.<ref name = "bh"/> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Ash Street bridge was constructed by the city of Mason in 1918. It was apparently designed by W.E. Zimmer, who used a unique design unlike that developed by the Michigan State Highway Department. The bridge was constructed by contractor J. Morehouse. At some point, control of the bridge was turned over to the |
The Ash Street bridge was constructed by the city of Mason in 1918. It was apparently designed by W.E. Zimmer, who used a unique design unlike that developed by the Michigan State Highway Department. The bridge was constructed by contractor J. Morehouse. At some point, control of the bridge was turned over to the department, who had authority for state [[Michigan State Trunkline Highway System|trunklines]].<ref name="nom">{{citation | title = NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM: Ash Street-Sycamore Creek Bridge | author1 = Chad J. Perkins | author2 = Charlene K. Roise | date = January 1998 | url = https://catalog.archives.gov/id/25337987}}</ref> As of 2010, the bridge was still in use and in good condition.<ref name = "bh">{{cite web | title = Ash Street Bridge | publisher = HistoricBridges.org | url = http://historicbridges.org/bridges/browser/?bridgebrowser=michigan/ash/ | accessdate = July 25, 2018}}</ref> |
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==Description== |
==Description== |
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The Ash Street bridge is a concrete T-beam bridge with a 29-foot span, skewed over Sycamore Creek. It has a 56.6-foot wide deck with a 36-foot wide roadway, which is lined with solid concrete parapet railings with four recessed panels. Sidewalks are on both sides inside the railings. The substructure has straight concrete abutments with angled wing walls. Information about the bridge construction is etched into the concrete on the inside center of the north railing.<ref name |
The Ash Street bridge is a concrete T-beam bridge with a 29-foot span, skewed over Sycamore Creek. It has a 56.6-foot wide deck with a 36-foot wide roadway, which is lined with solid concrete parapet railings with four recessed panels. Sidewalks are on both sides inside the railings. The substructure has straight concrete abutments with angled wing walls. Information about the bridge construction is etched into the concrete on the inside center of the north railing.<ref name="nom"/> |
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[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Ingham County, Michigan]] |
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Latest revision as of 18:37, 28 October 2023
Ash Street-Sycamore Creek Bridge | |
Location | MI-36 over Sycamore Cr., Mason, Michigan |
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Coordinates | 42°34′45″N 84°26′51″W / 42.57917°N 84.44750°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1918 |
Built by | J. Morehouse |
Architect | W.E. Zimmer |
Architectural style | T-Beam |
MPS | Highway Bridges of Michigan MPS |
NRHP reference No. | 99001673[1] |
Added to NRHP | January 14, 2000 |
The Ash Street-Sycamore Creek Bridge is a historic bridge located on Ash Street (MI-36) over Sycamore Creek in Mason, Michigan . It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.[1] It is one of the oldest T-beam bridges in Michigan.[2]
History[edit]
The Ash Street bridge was constructed by the city of Mason in 1918. It was apparently designed by W.E. Zimmer, who used a unique design unlike that developed by the Michigan State Highway Department. The bridge was constructed by contractor J. Morehouse. At some point, control of the bridge was turned over to the department, who had authority for state trunklines.[3] As of 2010, the bridge was still in use and in good condition.[2]
Description[edit]
The Ash Street bridge is a concrete T-beam bridge with a 29-foot span, skewed over Sycamore Creek. It has a 56.6-foot wide deck with a 36-foot wide roadway, which is lined with solid concrete parapet railings with four recessed panels. Sidewalks are on both sides inside the railings. The substructure has straight concrete abutments with angled wing walls. Information about the bridge construction is etched into the concrete on the inside center of the north railing.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ a b "Ash Street Bridge". HistoricBridges.org. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
- ^ a b Chad J. Perkins; Charlene K. Roise (January 1998), NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES REGISTRATION FORM: Ash Street-Sycamore Creek Bridge