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Thomson Road–Air Line Railroad Bridge

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bridge in Michigan, and the only historically significant bridge of the type having multiple spans. The entire bridge is 169 feet (52 m) long and just over 20 feet (6.1 m) in width, with five spans of 35 feet (11 m) in length. The length of the structure is due to the wide
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right-of-way beneath, which was used as a railroad switchyard known as the "Hump." The bridge has an unusual brick deck, which has a slight arch. The original bridge railings are metal pipe panels strung between concrete posts. The bridge has maintained an excellent integrity.
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The Thomson Road–Air Line Railroad Bridge is one of the oldest examples of a concrete
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The railroad beneath the bridge has been abandoned for many years and is overgrown.
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in 1999. It is one of the oldest examples of a concrete
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Thomson Road–Air Line Railroad Bridge is located in Michigan
Thomson Road–Air Line Railroad Bridge is located in the United States
Howard Township, Michigan
41°52′53″N 86°11′41″W / 41.88139°N 86.19472°W / 41.88139; -86.19472
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Highway Bridges of Michigan MPS
99001612
Michigan Air Line Railroad
Howard Township, Michigan
National Register of Historic Places
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Michigan Central Railroad
Civil War
Michigan Air Line Railroad
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