Old Blackberry Bridge (Removed)
Mississippi River Highway Crossing
Near Blackberry, MN

Old Blackberry Bridge (Removed)

• Location: River Mile 1172.4
• River Elevation: 1,241 Feet
• County: Itasca
• Highway: Old Bridge Road
• Bridge Type: Unknown
• Bridge Length:
• Bridge Width: 2 Lanes
• Height Above Water:
• Date Built: 1927
When a true bridge fan sees a sign for “Old Bridge Road,” the urge to explore is irresistible. In this case, Old Bridge Road leads to the location of the old Blackberry Bridge. This 1927 bridge had three steel spans. The 1978 replacement bridge was built on a different road alignment. As a result, the road on the west side of the river simply dead ends near the water, while the site on the east side of the river is now the location for several very nice rural houses.

Old Blackberry Bridge (Removed)
Old Blackberry Bridge (Removed)
Old Blackberry Bridge (Removed)

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