Located south of Owatonna, this three span deck girder bridge crosses the Straight River.
Built in approximately 1901, this bridge features three spans of deck girder. These lightweight deck girder spans sit on concrete and stone substructures.
This structure is the second of nine similar structures over the Straight River. Like other bridges along the line, the bridge does have some structural deterioration, mostly due to flooding.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair condition. Some minor structural deterioration has been noted.
The author has ranked this bridge as locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.
| Upstream | UP Straight River Bridge #1 |
| Downstream | UP Straight River Bridge #3 |