Hastings High Bridge

Hastings High Bridge was a steel truss structure spanning the Mississippi River with a total length of approximately 1,857 feet. It connected both riverbanks using a through-truss design that carried road traffic between the communities on either side.

The structure was completed in 1951 and replaced an earlier spiral bridge that had served the community since 1895. The original crossing had become a landmark of the region after decades of use.

The bridge remains a central element of Hastings infrastructure, connecting communities on both sides of the Mississippi River while providing observation points.

The bridge was replaced in 2013 by a newer structure, but the historic site offers stopping points for viewing the river and surrounding area. Visitors can explore the river and landscape from various access points along both banks.

The bridge underwent heightened inspections following the I-35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007. These reviews raised concerns about its load capacity and helped accelerate the decision to replace it.

Location: Hastings

Inception: 1951

Official opening: 1951

GPS coordinates: 44.74640,-92.85280

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56