Historic Bridges in Minnesota
1,035 bridges built before 1951 in Minnesota still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 1,035 bridges in Minnesota built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,100 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,539 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,539 |
| MOOSE CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,200 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 3,182 |
| LITTLE PARTRIDGE CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 2,287 |
| BURNHAM CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 400 |
| DITCH | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,150 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 610 |
| SAND CREEK | Minnesota | Good | 1931 | 95 | 10,100 |
| PELL CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,448 |
| PINE CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 10,031 |
| BOOT CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 172 |
| BULL RUN CREEK | Minnesota | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 40 |
| LITTLE COBB RIVER | Minnesota | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 86 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Good | 1931 | 95 | 1,250 |
| RAVINE | Minnesota | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 254 |
| MINNEHAHA CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1,400 |
| BASS BROOK | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 9,600 |
| MONEY CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 30 |
| Stream | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 1 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 49 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1931 | 95 | 8 |
| E FK DES MOINES RIVER | Minnesota | Poor | 1931 | 95 | 54 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,544 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 1,544 |
| WEST SWAN | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 150 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,200 |
| POMME DE TERRE RIVER | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,248 |
| WHITE PINE RIVER | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,800 |
| DITCH | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,091 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,200 |
| MISSISSIPPI RIVER | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 29,051 |
| MISSISSIPPI RIVER | Minnesota | Good | 1932 | 94 | 16,400 |
| CASCADE RIVER | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,650 |
| REDWOOD RIVER | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,900 |
| TWP 322 | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,120 |
| CEDAR RIVER | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 9,200 |
| DOBBINS CREEK | Minnesota | Poor | 1932 | 94 | 3,700 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,120 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,120 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 4,120 |
| DOBBINS CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,900 |
| WOLF CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,900 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 7,700 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 3,182 |
| SILVER CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,100 |
| PEARL CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,100 |
| STREAM | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 1,950 |
| SATERS CREEK | Minnesota | Fair | 1932 | 94 | 2,925 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.