Bridging the Gaps

A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle (such as a body of water, valley, road, or rail) without blocking the way underneath.

Bridges certainly serve numerous roles, but their principal function is to bridge a topographical obstacle to transport products and/or people to the other side. Bridges are frequently considered as evidence of advancement in technological aptitude and engineering abilities, as well as a symbol of a city's, region's, or country's economic potential. This is frequently the reason why some metropolitan bridges become the most significant infrastructure in certain cities.

Bridges in the mats area

Bridges are a key feature of any network, whether for vehicles or non-motorized use, especially in the MATS area. This is due to the sheer number of rivers, streams, and drains present. In fact, a major pedestrian and non-motorized bridge in Midland is the famous Tridge, so named because it stands at the confluence of the Tittabawassee and Chippewa rivers.