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.
| 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.