Westgaard Bridge

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

Westgaard Bridge
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Nearest city	Voltaire, North Dakota
Coordinates	48°6′51″N 100°48′33″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1902
Built by	Fargo Bridge & Iron Co.
Architectural style	Pratt pony through truss
MPS	Historic Roadway Bridges of North Dakota MPS
NRHP reference No.	97000180[1]
Added to NRHP	February 27, 1997

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

See also

• Eastwood Park Bridge: NRHP-listed Souris River crossing in Minot, North Dakota
• Elliott Bridge: NRHP-listed Souris River crossing also in McHenry County, North Dakota

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. Mark Hufstetler (December 10, 1996). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Westgaard Bridge / Souris River Bridge 32MH124". 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". National Park Service.