FLAT RIVER
KENT COUNTY
BUILT - 1871
Length - 100'... North of Lowell, Hudson Ave. (changes to Lincoln Lake Ave.) N. 3.2 miles from jct with MI21 in Lowell, E. on Fallasburg Park Dr. NE .075 miles, continue E. on Covered Bridge Rd. .0.8 miles to the bridge. Bridge was built by Jared N. Bresee of Ada, Michigan at a cost of $1500. The bridge has had repairs and strengthenings over the years, including replacement of the original abutments with concrete in 1905, and two other extensive repair sessions in 1945 and 1994. Because the various repairs and restorations were completed with "conscientious attention to detail", it is believed that the bridge has retained historic integrity and character. It was posted on the National Register of Historic Places on March 16, 1972. Open to through traffic. Truss Type - Brown Truss System (a through truss consisting of a diagonal compression beams and almost vertical tension members. Patented by Josiah Brown of Buffalo, New York in 1857).
World Guide to Covered Bridge Number - 22-41-02
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