The Tridge (Midland, Michigan)

The Tridge is the formal name of a three-way wooden footbridge spanning the confluence of the Chippewa and Tittabawassee Rivers in Chippewassee Park[1] near downtown Midland, Michigan, in the Tri-Cities region.

[6] Ten railroad car loads of prefabricated wood, and 337 cubic yards (258 m3) of concrete were used to construct three arches, which weigh 44,000 pounds (20,000 kg) apiece.

[10] The Tridge was closed in November 2011 due to work on the rails-to-trails project and the construction of a new canoe launch site.

The Tridge, located beside the Midland farmers market, has become an icon of the city and is the most famous landmark of the downtown area.

The festive annual event is sponsored by MACF and the Chippewa Nature Center, and led by the mayor of Midland.