Status: Open to traffic
This bridge is one of 24 historic bridges in the state chosen by MnDOT for long-term preservation.
Location: 44.324753,-93.953033
Carries MN 99 over Minnesota River
Design: truss/through/pennsylvania
Design Details: Pennsylvania through truss
Total Length: 402.3 Feet
Span Length: 196.2 Feet
Overview: Pennsylvania through truss bridge over Minnesota River on MN 99 in St. Peter
History: Built 1931; rehabilitated in 2017
Built: 1931
Location: Le Sueur County
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View from south
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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Left detail
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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Right detail
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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Southwest view
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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Southwest view
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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East end, Le Sueur County side
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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1931 Bridge I.D. plate
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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Approaching the bridge from the east side
The following photos were taken at sun down.
Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2009
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Oblique view
Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2009
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Inside the bridge
Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2009
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Side view of the bridge with railings included
Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2009
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Historic plaque next to the bridge
Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in August 2013
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Photo taken by Jason Smith in July 2018
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Broadway Bridge
1937 view
Photo courtesy of Nicollet County Historical Society
Status: Open to pedestrians only
Location: 44.266364,-93.898301
Carries Footpath over Shanaska Creek
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected, 8-panel Pratt through truss
Total Length: 118.8 Feet
Span Length: 115.8 Feet
Overview: Pratt through truss bridge over Shanaska Creek
History: Built 1875, relocated in 1929, relocated here in 1984
Built: 1875
Location: Le Sueur County
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View from north
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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West side
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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View from northeast
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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View from southeast
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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View from west creek bed
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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One of the joints on the west side
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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Southwest end anchor
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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From the northwest corner
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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Sign
Photo taken by David Erickson in November 2008
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Portal
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Portal
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Shanaska Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
Status: Replaced by new bridge
Location: 44.307565,-93.959964
Carries MN Hwy. 22 (Former US 169) over Minnesota River
Design: truss/through/camelback
Design Details: Camelback through truss
Total Length: 396.0 Feet
Span Length: 122.1 Feet
Overview: Lost Camelback through truss bridge over Minnesota River on Hwy 22 in St. Peter
History: Built 1929; Replaced in 1998
Built: 1929
Location: Le Sueur County
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The original portal bracings
Minnesota Department of Transportation
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After the replacement of the portal bracing in the 1960s
Minnesota Department of Transportation
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MN22 Minnesota River Bridge
1937 view
Photo from old postcard
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.221667,-93.569444
Carries 1st Street over Cannon River
Design: beam/stringer
Design Details: Stringer
Total Length: 92.9 Feet
Span Length: 45.3 Feet
Overview: Stringer bridge over Cannon River on 1st Street in Waterville
History: Built 1978
Built: 1978
Location: Le Sueur County
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Overview
Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2009
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The bridge's predecessor
Photo taken by Jason Smith in September 2009
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.480387,-93.899483
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Le Sueur Creek
Design: truss/pony/pratt
Design Details: 2 Warren Pony Truss spans
Total Length: 160.0 Feet
Span Length: 84.0 Feet
Overview: Warren pony truss bridge over Le Sueur Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1881 as four spans of a bridge at Hudson, Wisconsin; Rebuilt and relocated here 1899
Built: 1881
Location: Le Sueur County
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
North Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
North Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
South Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2012
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2012
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Unique Structure
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Old Bridge Ruins
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Old Bridge Ruins
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Old Bridge Ruins
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Old Bridge Ruins
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
North Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
North Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
South Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
South Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
North Abutment Rehab
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Forest Prairie Creek Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
South Abutment (Former Pier)
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
South Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
South Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
South Span Detail
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Joint
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Encased Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Detail
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Inside Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Rebuilt Floorbeam
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Le Sueur Creek Bridge
North Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.524006,-93.884263
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Unamed Creek
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: 58' Through Plate Girder
Total Length: 58.0 Feet
Span Length: 58.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Clark Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1899 during a line change
Built: 1899
Location: Le Sueur County
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C&NW Bridge #290
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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C&NW Bridge #290
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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C&NW Bridge #290
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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C&NW Bridge #290
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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C&NW Bridge #290
Bearing Block
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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C&NW Bridge #290
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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C&NW Bridge #290
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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C&NW Bridge #290
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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C&NW Bridge #290
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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C&NW Bridge #290
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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C&NW Bridge #290
South abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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C&NW Bridge #290
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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C&NW Bridge #290
Yup, its a lassig!
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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C&NW Bridge #290
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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C&NW Bridge #290
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2011
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UP Clark Creek Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2017
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UP Clark Creek Bridge
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2017
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UP Clark Creek Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2017
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UP Clark Creek Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2017
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UP Clark Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2017
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UP Clark Creek Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2017
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UP Clark Creek Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2017
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UP Clark Creek Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2017
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UP Clark Creek Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2017
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UP Clark Creek Bridge
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.461799,-93.916515
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over MN-93
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 36.4 Feet
Span Length: 35.8 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over MN-93 on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1892
Built: 1892
Location: Le Sueur County
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UP MN-93 Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP MN-93 Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP MN-93 Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP MN-93 Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.531944,-93.887222
Carries MN-19 over Union Pacific Railroad
Design: girder/deck/concrete
Design Details: Concrete deck girder
Total Length: 182.8 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Concrete deck girder bridge over Union Pacific Railroad on MN-19
History: Built 1935, To be replaced 2015
Built: 1935
Location: Le Sueur County
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MN-19 Union Pacific Overpass
High Definition overview photo
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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MN-19 Union Pacific Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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MN-19 Union Pacific Overpass
Looking west
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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MN-19 Union Pacific Overpass
East abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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MN-19 Union Pacific Overpass
Decorative railings
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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MN-19 Union Pacific Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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MN-19 Union Pacific Overpass
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
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MN-19 Union Pacific Overpass
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.216944,-93.566111
Carries Csah 52 over White Water Creek
Design: slab
Design Details: Slab
Total Length: 50.2 Feet
Span Length: 20.3 Feet
Overview: Slab bridge over White Water Creek on Csah 52
History: Built 1922
Built: 1922
Location: Le Sueur County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.299252,-93.963297
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Shanaska Creek
Design: arch/deck/stone
Design Details: 20'x20' Stone arch
Total Length: 20.0 Feet
Span Length: 20.0 Feet
Overview: Stone arch bridge over Shanaska Creek on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1896
Built: 1896
Location: Le Sueur County
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UP Shanaska Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Shanaska Creek Bridge
Scouring
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Shanaska Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Shanaska Creek Bridge
Wing Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Shanaska Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
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UP Shanaska Creek Bridge
Wing Wall
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2013
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.306603,-93.959019
Carries Rabbit Road (Co Rd 102) over MN 22
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 115.7 Feet
Span Length: 115.7 Feet
Overview: Relocated Pratt through truss over MN22 (Old US 169) on Rabbit Road
History: Moved here from south of Vernon Center in 1929, removed 1984 and relocated again.
Built: 1875
Location: Le Sueur County
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Second location
Notice railroad bridge to the SE
Status: Destroyed by collision from a heavily laden grain truck
Location: 44.324715,-93.952430
Carries Minnesota Trunk Highway 21 over Minnesota River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pratt through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Pratt through truss bridge over Minnesota River on Minnesota Trunk Highway 21
History: Built 1887; Destroyed 1929
Built: 1887
Location: Le Sueur County
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Circa 1908
Old Postcard View
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Circa 1908
Old Postcard View
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Broadway Bridge
Removed
Photo taken by Douglas Butler in March 2015
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.466309,-93.912569
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Grove Street
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 36.0 Feet
Span Length: 36.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Grove Street on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1892, Expanded 1928
Built: 1892
Location: Le Sueur County
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UP Grove Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Grove Street Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Grove Street Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Grove Street Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Grove Street Bridge
Differing Abutments
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Grove Street Bridge
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Grove Street Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
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UP Grove Street Bridge
1899 Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in March 2018
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.461959,-93.917186
Carries Bridge Street over Minnesota River
Design: truss/through
Design Details: Through truss
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Through truss bridge over Minnesota River on Bridge Street
History:
Built:
Location: Le Sueur County
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Bridge Street Bridge
Photo from old postcard
Special Bridge Conditions Legend: R - Former location of relocated bridge. ! - At risk for demolition or destruction. X - Confirmed demolished or collapsed. S - Dismantled and/or in storage. L - Severe loss of historic integrity due to alteration.
