Westgaard Bridge

Westgaard Bridge
Nearest city Voltaire, North Dakota
Coordinates 48°6′51″N 100°48′33″W / 48.11417°N 100.80917°W / 48.11417; -100.80917Coordinates: 48°6′51″N 100°48′33″W / 48.11417°N 100.80917°W / 48.11417; -100.80917
Area less than one acre
Built 1902
Built by Fargo Bridge & Iron Co.
Architectural style Pratt pony through truss, Other
MPS Historic Roadway Bridges of North Dakota MPS
NRHP Reference # 97000180[1]
Added to NRHP February 27, 1997

The Westgaard Bridge, also known as Souris River Bridge, near Voltaire, North Dakota is a Pratt pony through truss structure that was built in 1902. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.[1]

It is the oldest documented bridge in McHenry County.[2][3]

References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. Mark Hufstetler (December 10, 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Westgaard Bridge / Souris River Bridge 32MH124" (PDF). National Park Service. and accompanying photos
  3. Mark Hufstetler (December 10, 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation: Historic Roadway Bridges of North Dakota" (PDF). National Park Service.


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