Grand Rapids Swing Bridge

The Grand Rapids Swing Bridge is a four span Pratt truss railroad swing bridge in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was built in 1902 for the Pere Marquette Railroad as a swing bridge to allow steamboats to pass up the Grand River, but this river traffic was discontinued in 1907.

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Bridge
…is also known as “Pere Marquette/C&O/CSX Railroad Bridge”
…dates from 1902
Description: bridge in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Van Andel Arena and Vernon J. Ehlers Station.

Van Andel Arena

Stadium

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Van Andel Arena is a multi-purpose arena situated… Van Andel Arena is situated 2,900 feet northeast of Grand Rapids Swing Bridge.

Vernon J. Ehlers Station

Railway station

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The Vernon J. Ehlers Station is an Amtrak train station in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. Vernon J. Ehlers Station is situated 2,400 feet east of Grand Rapids Swing Bridge.

Rapid Central Station

Bus station

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Rapid Central Station is an intermodal transit station in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rapid Central Station is situated 2,100 feet east of Grand Rapids Swing Bridge.