Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 254. Bridges § 254.64

Sec. 14. In the event of any owner of property or property rights abutting upon or adjoining said highway, or any township, village or municipality adjoining said stream, being damaged or injured in his or its property or property rights, or the value thereof by reason of the erection of said bridge, the person or persons, township, village or municipality so damaged or injured shall be entitled to recover the money value of such injury or damage suffered, from the county in which said bridge is constructed. Action for the recovery of damages shall be instituted by the person or persons, township, village or municipality injured or damaged, in the circuit court for the county in which said bridge is constructed, and such action shall be commenced within 1 year from the time when said bridge shall be fully completed.