Keystone and Ramsay Bridges Traditional Cache

The keystone bridge is next to the equally significant and impressive Ramsay Bridge. The Ramsay Bridge is an impressive example of a concrete girder bridge, as it sweeps over the small valley of the Black River. Such use of the concrete girder bridge was not often seen in Michigan; concrete girders were generally used for smaller crossings that did not have a valley to them. The bridge is significant as the largest remaining example of a straight chord through girder bridge in Michigan. Unfortunately, the bridge has not been maintained and serious concrete spalling has marred the beauty of the structure. It is paramount that this bridge be restored, with attention paid to bringing back the original appearance of the bridge. As a significant and impressive example of this structure type, it should be receive more attention than it currently has been.