The South Barton Pedestrian Bridge in Ann Arbor will be replaced with a new bridge.
The 30-year-old bridge connecting the southern portion of the Barton Nature Area has reached the end of its useful life.
Hillary Hanzel is a project manager for Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation. She says the bridge’s steel support structure has deteriorated to the point of needing replacement. She says the city is considering switching from a wooden bridge to concrete…