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
YELLOW RIVER Wisconsin Good 1931 95 92
MISSISSIPPI RIVER 04 Wisconsin Poor 1931 95 2,500
BARDON CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1931 95 1,400
EAU CLAIRE RIVER Wisconsin Poor 1931 95 1,400
ZAHRTE CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 840
LITTLE LEMONWEIR RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 2,500
N BR PIKE RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 1,100
OAK CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 5,200
ROOT RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 6,800
MUD CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 58
PETTIBONE SLOUGH Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 1,071
BR SCOTCH CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1931 95 127
ROCK CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 48
OAK CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 1,762
BR KICKAPOO RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 25
BR LITTLE LA CROSSE RI Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 294
CTH K Wisconsin Poor 1931 95 2,000
ONION RIVER Wisconsin Poor 1931 95 300
ONION RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 215
BR N FK BAD AXE RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1931 95 379
FLAMBEAU BEAR RIVER Wisconsin Poor 1932 94 50
PESSO CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 4,000
LITTLE DRYWOOD CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 1,215
BIG DRYWOOD CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 1,215
CLEAR CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 5,200
MOSHER CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 5,100
BROCKWAY CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 4,200
SHANK CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 3,200
MARSHY CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 5,100
BR MISSISSIPPI RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 1,200
BREWER CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 4,500
SCHOOL CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1932 94 1,900
BURR OAK CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 2,000
MUD CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 5,500
MEEME RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 1,400
BLACK CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 2,600
DAVIS CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1932 94 2,600
BR MORRIS CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1932 94 850
KELLY BROOK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 8,600
LAKE NOKOMIS Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 3,640
BEARSKIN CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1932 94 3,642
APPLE RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 8,600
BR BARABOO RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 1,400
FITCH COULEE CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 3,700
DRY RUN Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 1,100
GREEN CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1932 94 325
EIGHT MILE CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 176
ALDER CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1932 94 922
E BR UPPER PINE CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1932 94 370
BIG DRYWOOD CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1932 94 550

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.