The new Second Ave bridge is the first network tied arch bridge in the state of Michigan. "Network" refers to the cables that are crossed from the arch at the top of the bridge to the concrete tie girder that runs along both sides of the bottom of the bridge. At 245 feet long and 96 feet wide, the new structure will be almost the size of a football field.
The bridge is being constructed off-site and will be moved by Self Propelled Modular Transport over I-94. When it opens to traffic in mid-July, it will accommodate pedestrians, bicycles and motor vehicles, and feature a variety of aesthetic treatments, including approach landscaping and LED architectural lighting.
