Algoma Township near Comstock Park in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Pine Island Drive Bridge
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 4, 2021
1. Pine Island Drive Bridge Marker
Inscription.
Pine Island Drive Bridge. . The Pine Island Drive Bridge is a rare Michigan example of a reinforced concrete rainbow arch bridge. A type of through arch design, this bridge, built between 1922 and 1924, replaced a steel truss bridge. The low river banks at the crossing of the Rogue River required the supporting trusses to be raised above the bed of the one-hundred-foot span, giving the bridge its unusual form. Designed by Michigan State Highway Department bridge engineer Charles Melick, PE, and constructed by Zeeland contractor Peter Brill, it was described at the time as “beautiful in line” and built by a “master bridge engineer.”
The Pine Island Drive Bridge is a rare Michigan example of a reinforced concrete rainbow arch bridge. A type of through arch design, this bridge, built between 1922 and 1924, replaced a steel truss bridge. The low river banks at the crossing of the Rogue River required the supporting trusses to be raised above the bed of the one-hundred-foot span, giving the bridge its unusual form. Designed by Michigan State Highway Department bridge engineer Charles Melick, PE, and constructed by Zeeland contractor Peter Brill, it was described at the time as “beautiful in line” and built by a “master bridge engineer.”
Erected 2012 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2241.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 43° 7.509′ N, 85° 39.047′ W. Marker is near Comstock Park, Michigan, in Kent County. It is in Algoma Township. Marker is at the intersection of Pine Island Drive Northeast and Nestor Avenue Northeast, on the left when traveling north on Pine Island Drive Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Comstock Park MI 49321, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 245 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
