While traveling to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan earlier in the fall, I came across the picturesque Cut River Bridge along U.S. Route 2 in Mackinac County. The Cantilever deck truss bridge was constructed from 1941 to 1946, and was one of two such spans in the state. The lengthy duration of construction for the 641 foot span was attributed to steel rationing during World War II.

Cut River Bridge

The Cut River Bridge was rehabilitated from 2008 to 2009.

Cut River Bridge

The detailing on the bridge is original and quite nice.

Cut River Bridge

Cut River Bridge

Further Reading

  • Cut River Bridge: Cut River Bridge carries U.S. Route 2 over the Cut River in Mackinac County, Michigan.