Frankenmuth’s Covered Bridge to Celebrate 45 Years

A well known landmark in Frankenmuth is celebrating an anniversary.

The Bavarian Inn’s Holz Brücke Covered Bridge turns 45 this year, first constructed in 1979 over the course of two years. The bridge was modeled after European style bridges and made from Douglas Fir by bridge builder Milton Graton. More than 163,000 board feet went into its construction, with 25,000 cedar shingles. The bridge spans 239 feet across the Cass River. In 1980, a team of oxen was used to pull the completed bridge into place over the course of 12 days, moving about three inches per minute.

A celebration will take place on September 28 at the Inn from noon to 6:00 P.M.