At this point we’re starting to lose count. Why can’t drivers stop hitting of Michigan’s oldest and longest covered bridges?
Not only is the Langley Covered Bridge a landmark honored by the Michigan Historical Commission but it’s a main thoroughfare for commuters in Southwest Michigan.
Here’s what we know about the most recent collision:
At age 36 I’m “seeking scenic historic covered bridges” years old. These relics of a bygone era are few and hard to find in the state of Michigan with only a handful actually open to vehicular traffic.
One of the closest covered bridges located near the greater Kalamazoo area is the historic Langley Covered Bridge in nearby Centreville. Built in 1877 the bridge was named for one of the town’s first settlers, Thomas Langley. While the bridge is known for being the longest covered bridge in Michigan it also, sadly, has an infamous reputation for being hit…