Dating from 1906, it was significant as a relatively rare example of a half-hip type of Pratt pony truss bridge.

It was also significant as the oldest surviving documented bridge in Grand Forks County, North Dakota.

The bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

[1] On July 22, 2019, at approximately 1:15 pm, a 2005 Peterbilt tractor trailer driven by Michael Dodds and loaded with dry beans attempted to cross over the restricted-weight bridge.

The bridge was rated for 14 short tons (13 t) gross weight, with restrictions marked.