Section of original steel grating from the Mackinac Bridge deck.
Full section is approximately 5 1/2 feet by 38 feet and 5 inches deep.
Condition is used with corrosion and section loss appropriate to steel that is 60 years old.
Each section weighs about 2 tons.
Grating was originally coated with lead based paint. Much of this is gone, but Buyer will have to sign a
"Hold Harmless agreement" related to the lead paint and the structural condition of the grating.
Seller agrees to cut the grating section into two shorter pieces for ease of shipping if desired.
Price of this one cut is included in the bid. No other cutting or manipulation of the grating will be done by the seller.
Seller will load the grating for transport but is not responsible for securing, etc.
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Grating in the center lanes
allows wind to pass through
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Small piece of original grating
won at auction on September 20, 2018
Pickup October 29, 2018
33 inches x 54 inches x 5 inches deep.
Condition is used with corrosion
and section loss appropriate to steel that is 60 years old.
Weight is around 200 lbs.
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Counter at a restaurant in Marquette
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Made a base to use as a table
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On the patio
May 17, 2021
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Sandblasted off the old lead paint
then powdercoated with new paint
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Heading out to pick up a full section
February 1, 2022
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Looking at the grating while crossing the bridge
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Loading the first half
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Loading rhe first piece
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Loading the second piece
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All strapped down
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We are ready to head home
Bridge in the background
from the bridge maintenance yard
St Ignace, MI
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Bridge view park
St Ignace, MI
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Monte positioning our section at home
July 25, 2023
Video
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Our version of the Labor Day Bridge Walk
September 4, 2023
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Making pancakes on the small piece
now a table outside
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Large piece at our pond
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