Historic Bridges in Wisconsin

1,333 bridges built before 1951 in Wisconsin still in service today.

Bridges Built Before 1951

The United States has 1,333 bridges in Wisconsin 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.

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Bridge State Condition Year Built Age (Years) ADT
WOLF CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 88
BRENNAN CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 5
FEATHER BROOK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 58
EVERGREEN CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 222
BALDWIN CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 7
MUD CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 75
BR SCOTCH CREEK Wisconsin Good 1930 96 92
BURNS CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 51
W BR LT EAU PLEINE RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 1,465
RANDALL CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 84
MOLE BROOK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 46
BR W BR BIG EAU PLEINE R Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 91
THE OUTLET Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 110
LEMONWEIR CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 2,700
UPPER BRUSH CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 1,800
FISH CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 98
HERMAN CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 205
BR EMBARASS RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 20
BR BEAR CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 47
BEAR CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 205
BEARPEN COULEE CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 925
CRYSTAL SPRINGS CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 225
ISABELLE CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 87
WAUPACA RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 231
CHERRY VALLEY CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 94
DELL CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 370
SEELEY CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 125
BEAR CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 26
BEAR CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 56
BR BEAR CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 57
HAY CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 118
RED RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 120
BLACK RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 235
CORRECTION CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 29
LEWIS VALLEY CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 23
HOLCOMB COULEE CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 94
LATCH VALLEY CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 65
HONEY CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 94
HONEY CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 105
SWAN CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 3,900
BR CEDAR CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 205
BR CEDAR CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 58
TRIB. TO MILWAUKEE R Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 219
BARK RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 910
S BR PIGEON RIVER Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 125
VANDYNE CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 38
SKELTON CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1930 96 82
W BR WOLF RIVER Wisconsin Poor 1930 96 47
BEAR CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 890
BEAR CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 190

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.