This standard deck girder bridge crosses the Straight River in downtown Faribault.
Built in 1903, the bridge features six deck girder spans. These spans rest on stone substructures capped with concrete.
As the ninth crossing of the Straight River, this low lying bridge features much smaller girders than found on other bridges. Because the river crosses at a heavy angle, the bridge also needs to be longer than others along the same line.
Overall, the bridge appears to remain in good condition. During a 2017 inspection, significant deterioration and damage was found to the bridge. Due to the low lying nature, this bridge consistently takes flood damage. Mud on the girders appears to have also served as a catalyst for corrosion on structural members.
The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.
| Upstream | UP Straight River Bridge #8 |
| Downstream | Confluence With Cannon River |