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Kettle River Bridge
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National Register of Historic Places

Kettle River Bridge

Also known as Bridge No. 5718

On the National Register since 199828 years
Deck Pratt trussListed 1998Sandstone
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About Kettle River Bridge

Kettle River Bridge, at MN 123 over Kettle R., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 29, 1998. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the local level. It was listed as part of Iron and Steel Bridges in Minnesota MPS.

What it isHistoric road bridge in Sandstone, Minnesota, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 26 MB · National Archives↗
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MN 123 over Kettle R., Sandstone · about 1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Kettle River Bridge

Is Kettle River Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 29, 1998 (Register number 98000687).

Is Kettle River Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is St. Croix Recreational Demonstration Area, 16.3 miles away.

Can you visit Kettle River Bridge?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Kettle River Bridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 93200707 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.