Hastings High Bridge, Steel truss bridge in Hastings, Minnesota.
The Hastings High Bridge stretches across the Mississippi River with a continuous steel through truss design spanning 1,857 feet in total length.
Built in 1951 by Graus Construction Company for $356,000, this bridge replaced an earlier spiral structure that had served the community since 1895.
The bridge remains a central element of Hastings infrastructure, connecting communities on both sides of the Mississippi River while providing observation points.
The structure carried over 30,000 vehicles daily until 2013, when it was replaced by North America's longest free-standing tied-arch bridge measuring 545 feet.
Regular inspections following the 2007 I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis led to questions about its 40-ton load capacity, accelerating its replacement timeline.
Location: Hastings
Inception: 1951
Official opening: 1951
GPS coordinates: 44.74640,-92.85280
Latest update: March 10, 2025 07:14
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