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Dodd Ford Bridge
Photo: Jerry Mathiason, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

Dodd Ford Bridge

Also known as Bridge No. 1461

On the National Register since 200917 years
Pratt through-truss (camelback)Listed 2009Shelby Township
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About Dodd Ford Bridge

Dodd Ford Bridge, at Co. Rd. 147 over Blue Earth River, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 9, 2009. The Register lists it for its transportation and engineering, at the local level. It was listed as part of Iron and Steel Bridges in Minnesota MPS.

What it isBridge in United States of America. 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 · 31 MB · National Archives↗
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Co. Rd. 147 over Blue Earth River, Shelby Township

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Questions about Dodd Ford Bridge

Is Dodd Ford Bridge on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 9, 2009 (Register number 09001070).

Is Dodd Ford Bridge a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Minnesota has 25 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Dodd Ford 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 Dodd Ford Bridge?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 31 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 93200060 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.