Sixth Street Bridge (Grand Rapids, Michigan)

Sixth Street Bridge
Sixth Street Bridge in 2011
Coordinates42°58′36″N 85°40′26″W / 42.9767°N 85.674°W / 42.9767; -85.674
CarriesAutomobiles
CrossesGrand River
Characteristics
Total length536 feet (163 m)
No. of spans4
History
DesignerMassillon Bridge Company
Constructed byMassillon Bridge Company
Construction cost$31,000
Sixth Street Bridge
Sixth Street Bridge (Grand Rapids, Michigan) is located in Michigan
Sixth Street Bridge (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Coordinates42°58′36″N 85°40′26″W / 42.9767°N 85.674°W / 42.9767; -85.674
Built1886
NRHP reference No.76001030[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPAugust 13, 1976
Designated MSHSJune 18, 1976
Location
Map
References
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The Sixth Street Bridge is a four-span, wrought iron bridge that crosses the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It is a Michigan State Historic Site and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1886, it is the longest and oldest metal truss bridge in Michigan.

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
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