Three Phantom Bridges Discovered Along a Ghost Road Near Maybee, Michigan, Large Holes in Bridge

[@tammyjantzen9004]

I loved the way those trees were just growing right on the bridge! Nice finds.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Definitely a good trip.

[@matthewmaier1129]

Nice video. I know right where that road is but have never seen the bridges myself. Brings back memories of playing in the southern Michigan woods.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you like the video.

[@deanross4090]

The larger bridge seems fairly fancy considering the location. The elevated roadway tells me that it probably was a swamp.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

It was pretty swampy looking when we shot the video so I think you're right.

[@PracticalKen]

Thanks for showing history off the beaten path.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

My pleasure!

[@DavidLeeFerrell]

Fantastic! Thank you for producing this video - and capturing/recapping the history, Satolli!

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you liked the video!

[@Dodsquatch]

I love things like this. I’ve seen a couple phantom bridges a few years ago not far from where I lived but never drove down to explore them. Not sure they’re still there now. I’ve also been fascinated by old maps with previous alignments that once crossed fords. There are a couple places like that not far from me.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

What part of the country are you located in?

[@Dodsquatch]

@@historyinyourownbackyard2363 Louisville KY area. I believe the phantom bridges were on the old Preston Highway alignment just north of Shepherdsville. They crossed Brooks Run and Blue Lick Creek.

[@Dodsquatch]

@@historyinyourownbackyard2363 I’m near Louisville KY. I think the bridges I had seen were on the old Preston Highway (rte 61) alignment over Brooks Run and Blue Lick Creek just north of Shepherdsville.

[@mikecarr4576]

Here in Hillsdale County, Michigan, I enjoyed taking my motorbike down every unused road I could find. There were many due to swamps and the difficulty to maintain them. During the 70's and 80's the right of ways were returned to land owners.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Those days are long gone now, aren't they?

[@jackwalsh1468]

Satolli, a very informative and entertaining video. Thank you and Cheers, Mate.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Glad you liked it!

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome Phantom bridge finds! Thanks for sharing!👍

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

You're welcome!

[@jeffs5093]

That concrete bridge would have been a beautiful bridge in it's day. Great video

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

I agree 100%

[@itsmissyd7]

That's awesome. Thank you for posting. 😊

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

You are most welcome.

[@susanjaeger9851]

The Old World is everywhere. It's all around us.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Yes it is!

[@kellyrosenthal2821]

Look up the history of my home town in Michigan. Cohoctah township, Howell Michigan. Crazy history from Indians to the KKK. Nowadays it's just a small town. ❤

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

OK, thanks.

[@2tmx54]

A folding off-road ebike would be great to explore and see where those old roads lead.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Exactly!!!

[@darrylgoss5857]

These may possibly be the original alignment of US-23.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

I never even thought about that.

[@user-vc2im1gm9k]

By my parents house road was still open in late 80s early 90s

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

I just went by what the county told me.

[@joeanderson9852]

❤❤

[@MrBarrySell]

Exeter Township and it’s not the James Brown Road. If you want an interesting story look up the (NOLF) naval auxiliary landing fields in Monroe County.

[@historyinyourownbackyard2363]

Thanks for the tip!

[@johnswigler6512]

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