Point Douglas-St. Louis River Road Bridge

The Point Douglas-St. Louis River Road Bridge is a stone arch bridge crossing Browns Creek in Washington County, Minnesota. The structure displays typical construction methods of the 1800s, with a limestone arch design built from locally sourced materials.

The bridge was built in 1865 as part of the Point Douglas to Superior Military Road, which connected settlements across Minnesota Territory. It stands as one of the state's oldest stone arch bridges from that era.

The structure represents early American engineering methods and stands as the second oldest stone arch bridge in Minnesota, following Sibley's Ferry Bridge.

The bridge is accessible to visitors who want to examine the structure from various viewpoints around the site. Plan your visit considering local weather conditions and seasonal changes that affect viewing comfort.

The bridge maintains its original stone components from 1865, including locally sourced materials selected by contractor William Willim.

Location: Stillwater Township

Inception: 1865

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 45.07556,-92.82889

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:15