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
BADFISH CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1943 83 3,100
BR LITTLE RIB RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1943 83 62
BEAVER CREEK Wisconsin Good 1944 82 4,000
ANNIS CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1944 82 58
GILBERT CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1944 82 53
N BR GILBERT CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1944 82 215
BEAVER CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1944 82 700
COON CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1944 82 641
WILSON CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1944 82 213
COON CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 2,300
DRY RUN Wisconsin Poor 1945 81 15
DRY RUN Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 40
SILVER CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 50
BR LOWER PINE CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 50
BARKER CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 100
ARMOUR VALLEY CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 47
HAY CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1945 81 410
SAND SPRING CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 33
OTTER CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 265
SNEAD CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1945 81 52
SILVER CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 120
DREWEK CREEK Wisconsin Good 1945 81 443
LITTLE LA CROSSE RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 23
BR BIG CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 94
BAY CITY CREEK Wisconsin Good 1945 81 326
HAWKINS CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 316
BR BADFISH CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 2
BR RUSH RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 250
BRUNET RIVER Wisconsin Poor 1945 81 90
N BR PENSAUKEE RIVER Wisconsin Good 1945 81 101
RED RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 180
ROCKY CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1945 81 100
BLACK CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1946 80 975
FOX RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1946 80 2,900
MILWAUKEE RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1946 80 2,000
YAHARA RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1946 80 2,000
WISC CENTRAL LTD Wisconsin Fair 1946 80 58
BR LITTLE SUGAR RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1946 80 105
BR BLACK CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1946 80 44
E BR BIG EAU PLEINE RIVE Wisconsin Fair 1946 80 91
FOUR MILE CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1946 80 82
ROCK CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1946 80 52
BALDWIN CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1946 80 22
M BR EMBARRASS RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1946 80 77
TILDEN CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1947 79 715
BR TOWN CREEK Wisconsin Good 1947 79 436
MAY COULEE CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1947 79 1,200
BR SHULLSBURG BRANCH Wisconsin Poor 1947 79 2,200
LITTLE WOLF RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1947 79 1,700
LITTLE WOLF RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1947 79 1,700

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.