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
HOLT CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1947 79 1,700
W BR MILL CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1947 79 2,100
W BR MILL CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1947 79 2,100
N BR PENSAUKEE RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1947 79 750
SPRING CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1947 79 50
LITTLE DRYWOOD CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1947 79 840
BIRCH CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1947 79 165
HAY CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1947 79 92
S FK LOWER PINE CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1947 79 215
LITTLE ELK CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1947 79 76
COON CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1947 79 94
BR WOLF CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1947 79 58
E BR YELLOW RIVER Wisconsin Poor 1947 79 133
BR RUSH RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1947 79 202
BIG RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1947 79 885
WEST BRANCH RED RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 100
E FK CHIPPEWA RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 291
MCCARTHY CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1948 78 569
SUAMICO RIVER Wisconsin Poor 1948 78 890
NESHOTA RIVER Wisconsin Poor 1948 78 1,800
BR SORENSONS CREEK Wisconsin Good 1948 78 6,700
GOGGLE CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 2,200
BLACK RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 394
WINGRA CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 15,700
EAU CLAIRE RIVER Wisconsin Poor 1948 78 1,386
ROUNTREE CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 6,120
CRAWFISH RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 2,900
WOLF RIVER Wisconsin Poor 1948 78 1,600
MONTELLO RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 5,900
BEAVER CREEK Wisconsin Good 1948 78 6,100
EMBARRASS RIVER Wisconsin Poor 1948 78 266
BR KANKAPOT CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 3,997
CLAM RIVER Wisconsin Poor 1948 78 490
ROCK RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 10,900
W FK CHIPPEWA RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 990
EMBARRASS RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 740
S BR EMBARRASS RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 720
JUGGERUD COULEE CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 3,400
BUFFALO RIVER Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 3,200
LINDSAY CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 2,700
TRIB TO DAY CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 1,900
BR DAY CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 1,900
BR DAY CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 1,900
BR DAY CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 1,900
RUNDAHL COULEE CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 5,200
PONY CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1948 78 650
WILLOW CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1948 78 670
SPRING CREEK Wisconsin Fair 1948 78 300
WHITE HOLLOW CREEK Wisconsin Poor 1948 78 400
BR E BR PECATONICA RIVER Wisconsin Poor 1948 78 380

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.