National Register of Historic Places

Third Street Bridge

Cannon Falls, Goodhue County, Minnesota
Listed
November 6, 1989
Type
Structure
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
89001836

About this property

Third Street Bridge is a historic bridge over the Cannon River in Cannon Falls, Minnesota, United States. It is a Pennsylvania through truss bridge constructed of steel. The bridge is 184.3 feet (56.2 m) long and 17.7 feet (5.4 m) wide. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989. It is also part of the "Iron and Steel Bridges in Minnesota" Multiple Property Nomination. The Minnesota Highway Commission did not have design control over many bridges built in the state in the early 20th century, but they were able to influence the plans via financial incentives. Louis P. Wolff, who also designed Bridge No. 12 in Goodhue County, designed the plans for this bridge, and the city of Cannon Falls sought funding from the state. The state highway commission made some minor changes to the plans before approving them. The Pennsylvania through truss design is relatively uncommon in Minnesota. An August 2014 report on the bridge points out that the bridge is in fair to poor condition and is posted with a weight limit of 5 tons. When the bridge was inspected, the stringers and floorbeams were corroded, the paint was failing, the bridge bearings were frozen in place, and the concrete abutments and wing walls were scaled and cracked.

Location

Cannon Falls, Goodhue County, Minnesota
44.51350, -92.90421

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When was Third Street Bridge listed on the National Register?

Third Street Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 6, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Third Street Bridge?

Third Street Bridge is classified as a structure in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Third Street Bridge?

The period of significance for Third Street Bridge is recorded as the industrial era.

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