US 2-Iron River Bridge
About US 2-Iron River Bridge
US 2-Iron River Bridge, at US 2 over Iron River, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 9, 1999: the first place in Bates Township to be listed. Only 1,317 of Michigan’s 1,942 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering and transportation, at the local level. It describes its style as Concrete Filled Spandrel Arch Bridge, as it does for 6 other Michigan listings. It was listed as part of Highway Bridges of Michigan MPS.
What it isNRHP-listed bridge in Michigan. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 11 MB · National Archives↗Finding US 2-Iron River Bridge
US 2 over Iron River, Bates Township
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of US 2-Iron River Bridge
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about US 2-Iron River Bridge
Is US 2-Iron River Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 9, 1999 (Register number 99001518).
Is US 2-Iron River Bridge a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit US 2-Iron River Bridge?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of US 2-Iron River Bridge?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 11 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 25338117 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.