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Zumbrota, Minnesota, is home to the state’s only remaining functional, original covered bridge. Built in 1869 by the Stafford Western Immigration Company, the bridge was constructed to facilitate trade and travel for early settlers. Initially spanning the North Fork of the Zumbro River, the bridge was relocated several times due to various circumstances. In 1932, it was moved to the Goodhue County Fairgrounds, and in 1997, it was placed in its current location in Covered Bridge Park, approximately 100 yards from its original site.
The bridge measures 123 feet in length. A historic sign reads, “$10 Fine for Driving Faster Than a Walk Across This Bridge,” though today it is open only to pedestrians.
Each year, the town celebrates the Covered Bridge Festival on the third weekend in June, honoring this unique piece of Minnesota’s 19th-century history.
Know Before You Go
Located on an unnamed road, the bridge is open to pedestrians at all times.
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October 22, 2025
