The Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement Monday that it has made an arrest in connection with a bridge fire on Highway 41, that crosses Star Lake near Dent.

43-year old Ryan Johnson, of Mapleton was arrested for arson and is being held in the Otter Tail County Jail.

Sheriff’s deputies and Dent Fire and rescue crews responded to the bridge shortly after midnight Sunday.

According to the sheriff’s office, investigators determined that it appeared gasoline had been poured over the mostly wooden bridge structure and several propane tanks were nearby the bridge. The caller who reported the fire saw the gas can on the bridge and saw a vehicle leave the area.

Johnson owns a home near the bridge. The investigation is still underway to determine a motive.