Stillwater Bridge, Vertical lift bridge between Stillwater and Houlton, United States
The steel bridge spans 1,050 feet across the St. Croix River with a central lifting section measuring 140 feet to allow river traffic passage.
Built in 1931 by the American Bridge Company, this structure replaced a 1910 swing bridge and gained National Register of Historic Places status in 1989.
The bridge represents early 20th-century engineering through its Waddell and Harrington design, one of only three remaining examples in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Following the 2017 opening of St. Croix Crossing, the bridge converted to pedestrian and bicycle use, connecting Minnesota State Highway 36 to Wisconsin Highway 64.
Steel cables and concrete counterweights within tower frameworks enable the central span to rise vertically, accommodating large vessels on the St. Croix River.
Location: Stillwater
Location: Houlton
Inception: 1931
Official opening: 1931
GPS coordinates: 45.05639,-92.80333
Latest update: November 28, 2025 14:29
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