Red Wing Bridge

The Red Wing Bridge is a cantilever truss bridge crossing the Mississippi River between Wisconsin and Minnesota. The structure uses a Warren through truss design with riveted connections, representing engineering techniques from the mid-twentieth century.

The bridge opened in November 1960 with President Dwight D. Eisenhower attending the dedication ceremony, giving it the name Eisenhower Bridge. Structural concerns arose decades later following a major collapse nearby, eventually leading to its replacement.

This crossing served as the main link between Wisconsin and Red Wing in Minnesota for local residents and commuters. People on both sides of the river depended on it for daily travel and trade.

The bridge provides direct road access between Wisconsin and Red Wing for vehicles. Visitors should remember this is an active traffic route and exercise appropriate caution when walking or stopping to observe the structure.

The original structure used riveted connections rather than modern welding methods, making it a rare example of classic bridge construction techniques. This allows visitors today to see an engineering method that has largely disappeared from contemporary practice.

Location: Red Wing

Location: Wisconsin

Inception: November 1960

Official opening: November 1960

GPS coordinates: 44.57000,-92.53390

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:41