|
RAW BRIDGE STATISTICS
The bridge spans the Cass river.
Frankenmuth, Michigan
Bridge
Name: Zehnder's Holz-Brucke
Bridge Type: Town
Lattice
Bridge Length: 239'
Bridge Span: 216'
Wood Used: 163,288
board ft.
Weight:
230 tons
Working Load: 18 tons
Clear Height:
14'4"
Roadway Width: 19'
Walkway Width: 4'6" on each side
Placement Date: January 29, 1980
Dedication:
September 9, 1980
|
Frankenmuth's
Covered Bridge
If
you think the era of the covered bridge in America is as dead as the
horse and buggy days, you had better plan a visit to Frankenmuth,
Michigan to see what has been built over the Cass River.
A
239 foot replica of an authentic 19th century covered bridge, known as
Zehnder's Holz-Brucke, completed the long-time dream of Edwin (Eddie)
Zehnder and brother William (Tiny) Zehnder, Jr., principles of the
Zehnder Restaurant Corporation of Frankenmuth.
The
era of the covered bridge in America was short lived, and today they are
considered historic monuments. Michigan has only three covered bridges
open for vehicular traffic. However, the main objective of the Zehnder
family was the creation of additional parking facilities on the spacious
property on the other side of the Cass River from their restaurant
facilities. A parking area accommodates 350 cars and 50 buses.
|
