Westgaard Bridge

Westgaard Bridge
Westgaard Bridge is located in North Dakota
Westgaard Bridge
Location within North Dakota
Westgaard Bridge is located in the United States
Westgaard Bridge
Location within the United States
Nearest cityVoltaire, North Dakota
Coordinates48°6′51″N 100°48′33″W / 48.11417°N 100.80917°W / 48.11417; -100.80917
Arealess than one acre
Built1902
Built byFargo Bridge & Iron Co.
Architectural stylePratt pony through truss
MPSHistoric Roadway Bridges of North Dakota MPS
NRHP reference No.97000180
Added to NRHPFebruary 27, 1997

The Westgaard Bridge, also known as Souris River Bridge, near Voltaire, North Dakota is a Pratt pony truss through structure that was built in 1902 to cross the Souris River. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

It is the oldest documented bridge in McHenry County.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ↑ Mark Hufstetler (December 10, 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Westgaard Bridge / Souris River Bridge 32MH124". National Park Service. and accompanying photos
  3. ↑ Mark Hufstetler (December 10, 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation: Historic Roadway Bridges of North Dakota". National Park Service.