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FERRYSBURG, Mich. (WOOD) — A bridge used by people in the Spring Lake and Ferrysburg area is in such bad shape that officials have decided to close it.
The 450-foot long bridge goes over Smith’s Bayou, off Spring Lake.
While there has been a bridge there for more than a century — the current one was built in 1972. About 6,000 cars a day go over it.
“This has been an icon for the area. Many people reference Smith’s Bridge, including boaters and visitors that come to the area,” said Ferrysburg Mayor Rebecca Hopp.
People use it to go from Ferrysburg to Spring Lake and Grand Haven.
“This way they avoid using the highway, they can come and use the local street,” said Ferrysburg City Manager Craig Bessinger.
An inspection in 2016 revealed that the beams that hold the bridge up are not working properly, causing the pavement to crack.
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