diff --git a/net/bridge/br_private.h b/net/bridge/br_private.h
index 54578f2..78cc364 100644
--- a/net/bridge/br_private.h
+++ b/net/bridge/br_private.h
@@ -124,6 +124,7 @@
 	bridge_id			designated_bridge;
 	u32				path_cost;
 	u32				designated_cost;
+	unsigned long			designated_age;
 
 	struct timer_list		forward_delay_timer;
 	struct timer_list		hold_timer;