Status: Closed to all traffic and barricaded
Location: 44.142520,-93.244140
Carries CR 95 over Straight River
Design: truss/through/pratt
Design Details: Pin-connected Pratt through truss
Total Length: 125.0 Feet
Span Length: 121.1 Feet
Overview: Through truss bridge over Straight River on CR 95 in Owatonna
History: Built 1894
Built: 1894
Location: Steele County
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177883
North portal
Photo taken in September 2010 by Jason Smith
177884
Builder's Plaque
1894 GEORGE E. KING BRIDGE COMPANY DES MOINES iOWA
Photo taken in September 2010 by Jason Smith
177885
Barrel view
Photo taken in September 2010 by Jason Smith
177886
Floor view
Photo taken in September 2010 by Jason Smith
177887
Behind the north portal
Photo taken in September 2010 by Jason Smith
177888
South portal
Photo taken in September 2010 by Jason Smith
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.096944,-93.195556
Carries Playground Road over Maple Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 52.5 Feet
Span Length: 51.2 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Maple Creek on Playground Road in Owatonna
History: Built 1989
Built: 1989
Location: Steele County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.090400,-93.216534
Carries Shower House Road over Maple Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 50.9 Feet
Span Length: 49.5 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Maple Creek on Shower House Road in Owatonna
History: Built 1989
Built: 1989
Location: Steele County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.083812,-93.231001
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Straight River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: 5 Spans Deck Plate Girder sitting on Stone piers and abutments.
Total Length: 200.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: 5 Span Deck Plate Girder bridge over Straight on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Steele County
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171113
UP Bridge Ave. Bridge Owatonna.JPG
Overview
Photo taken by Jason Smith in Sept. 2009
243336
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
from south bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243337
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
From south bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243338
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Pier #4
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243339
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Pier #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243340
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243341
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243342
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243343
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243344
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
bridge shoes on pier #5
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243345
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Pier #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243346
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Where the arson was
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243347
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
From south bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243348
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243349
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243350
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
From pedestrian bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243351
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
from pedestrian bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243352
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243353
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243354
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Span #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243355
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Pier #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243356
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
north abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243357
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
From north bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243358
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
from path
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243359
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243360
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
looking south
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243361
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
looking south
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243362
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #6
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
366898
UP Straight River Bridge #4
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366899
UP Straight River Bridge #4
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366900
UP Straight River Bridge #4
Pier #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366901
UP Straight River Bridge #4
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366902
UP Straight River Bridge #4
Looking North Along Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366903
UP Straight River Bridge #4
Pier #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366904
UP Straight River Bridge #4
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366905
UP Straight River Bridge #4
Pier #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366906
UP Straight River Bridge #4
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366907
UP Straight River Bridge #4
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366908
UP Straight River Bridge #4
North End
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366909
UP Straight River Bridge #4
Pier #4
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366910
UP Straight River Bridge #4
South End
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366911
UP Straight River Bridge #4
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366912
UP Straight River Bridge #4
Pier #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
366913
UP Straight River Bridge #4
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2016
Status: Open to pedestrians
Location: 44.083288,-93.232589
Carries Pedestrian Trail at Morehouse Park over Straight River
Design: truss/modern/pony/pratt
Design Details: Welded Bedstead Pratt pony truss bridge with stone pilings and concrete center pier
Total Length: 0.0 Feet
Span Length: 0.0 Feet
Overview: Bedstead Pratt pony truss bridge over Straight River on Pedestrian Trail at Morehouse Park
History: Built in 1989
Built: 1989
Location: Steele County
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171114
Overview of the bridge
Photo taken by Jason Smith in Sept. 2009
171115
Close-up of the south span
Note: The river is partially dammed by a concrete-stone structure. The river therefore channels itself to the northernmost span of the bridge, where a set of rapids is located. Not a good place to raft.
Photo taken by Jason Smith in Sept. 2009
Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 44.177298,-93.246977
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over Straight River
Design: truss/pony/warren
Design Details: Riveted Warren pony truss bridge
Total Length: 140.0 Feet
Span Length: 140.0 Feet
Overview: warren pony truss bridge over Straight River on Abandoned Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Built 1931
Built: 1931
Location: Steele County
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177890
Photo taken by Jason Smith
177891
Photo taken by Jason Smith
177892
Photo taken by Jason Smith
177893
Photo taken by Jason Smith
177894
Photo taken by Jason Smith
177895
Photo taken by Jason Smith
243264
MILW Straight River Bridge
Hard bridge to find a good angle on...
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243265
MILW Straight River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243266
MILW Straight River Bridge
north side
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243267
MILW Straight River Bridge
south side
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243268
MILW Straight River Bridge
looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243269
MILW Straight River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243270
MILW Straight River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243271
MILW Straight River Bridge
looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
269626
MILW Straight River Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269627
MILW Straight River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269628
MILW Straight River Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
413166
Medford Rail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413167
Medford Rail Bridge
Inside Truss
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413168
Medford Rail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413169
Medford Rail Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413170
Medford Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413171
Medford Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413172
Medford Rail Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413173
Medford Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413174
Medford Rail Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413175
Medford Rail Bridge
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413176
Medford Rail Bridge
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413177
Medford Rail Bridge
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413178
Medford Rail Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.052083,-93.238394
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Straight River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: 3 Spans Deck Plate Girder, resting on Stone piers and abutments.
Total Length: 150.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Straight River on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Steele County
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243363
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243364
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
Looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243365
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
looking south
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243366
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
looking south
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243367
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
north abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243368
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
north pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243369
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
bridge shoe
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243370
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
from north bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243371
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
between the spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243372
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
northern span
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243373
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
north abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243374
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243375
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243376
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
south pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243377
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243378
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
from south bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243379
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #8
south abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
407041
UP Straight River Bridge #2
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407042
UP Straight River Bridge #2
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407043
UP Straight River Bridge #2
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407044
UP Straight River Bridge #2
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407045
UP Straight River Bridge #2
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407046
UP Straight River Bridge #2
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407047
UP Straight River Bridge #2
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407048
UP Straight River Bridge #2
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407049
UP Straight River Bridge #2
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407050
UP Straight River Bridge #2
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407051
UP Straight River Bridge #2
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407052
UP Straight River Bridge #2
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407053
UP Straight River Bridge #2
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407054
UP Straight River Bridge #2
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407055
UP Straight River Bridge #2
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407056
UP Straight River Bridge #2
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.091249,-93.232019
Carries Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad over Riverside Ave
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: Pony plate girder
Total Length: 30.0 Feet
Span Length: 27.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through girder bridge over Riverside Avenue on Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
History: Built 1901
Built: 1901
Location: Steele County
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243292
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243293
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
East abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243294
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243295
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
Love this angle
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243296
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243297
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243298
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
East abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243299
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
west abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243300
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
span
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243301
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243302
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
looking west
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243303
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243304
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
looking east
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243305
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
looking west
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243306
DM&E Riverside Ave Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
407036
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407037
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407038
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407039
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407040
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
413119
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413120
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413121
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413122
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413123
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413124
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413125
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Rebuilt Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413126
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Original Bracing
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413127
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413128
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413129
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413130
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413131
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413132
DM&E Riverside Avenue Overpass
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.091056,-93.231098
Carries Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad over Union Pacific Railroad
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: 45' Pony plate girder
Total Length: 45.0 Feet
Span Length: 45.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Union Pacific Railroad on Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
History: Built 1901
Built: 1901
Location: Steele County
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243323
DM&E Union Pacific Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243324
DM&E Union Pacific Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243325
DM&E Union Pacific Overpass
east abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243326
DM&E Union Pacific Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243327
DM&E Union Pacific Overpass
Looking east
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243328
DM&E Union Pacific Overpass
Looking north from bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243329
DM&E Union Pacific Overpass
looking west
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243330
DM&E Union Pacific Overpass
looking south from bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243331
DM&E Union Pacific Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243332
DM&E Union Pacific Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243333
DM&E Union Pacific Overpass
east abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243334
DM&E Union Pacific Overpass
west abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243335
DM&E Union Pacific Overpass
under bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
407029
Owatonna Rail Crossing
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407030
Owatonna Rail Crossing
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407031
Owatonna Rail Crossing
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407032
Owatonna Rail Crossing
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407033
Owatonna Rail Crossing
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407034
Owatonna Rail Crossing
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
407035
Owatonna Rail Crossing
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2017
413162
Owatonna Rail Crossing
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413163
Owatonna Rail Crossing
Looking East
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413164
Owatonna Rail Crossing
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413165
Owatonna Rail Crossing
Looking West
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.131914,-93.238308
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Straight River
Design: truss/deck/warren
Design Details: 120' Warren deck truss with 50' deck plate girder approaches
Total Length: 215.0 Feet
Span Length: 115.0 Feet
Overview: Warren deck truss bridge over Straight River on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Steele County
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413197
UP Straight River Bridge #5
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413198
UP Straight River Bridge #5
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413199
UP Straight River Bridge #5
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413200
UP Straight River Bridge #5
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413201
UP Straight River Bridge #5
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413202
UP Straight River Bridge #5
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413203
UP Straight River Bridge #5
Upper Angle Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413204
UP Straight River Bridge #5
Upper Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413205
UP Straight River Bridge #5
Lower Connection
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413206
UP Straight River Bridge #5
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413207
UP Straight River Bridge #5
Main Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413208
UP Straight River Bridge #5
Details
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413209
UP Straight River Bridge #5
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413210
UP Straight River Bridge #5
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413211
UP Straight River Bridge #5
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.134994,-93.236763
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Canadian Pacific Railroad
Design: girder/pony/plate
Design Details: 80' Pony plate girder with 40' Deck Plate Girder approach and 40' I-Beam
Total Length: 163.0 Feet
Span Length: 78.0 Feet
Overview: Pony/through plate girder bridge over Abandoned Canadian Pacific Railroad on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1902, North Approach Replaced 1983
Built: 1902
Location: Steele County
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242974
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242975
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
south pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242976
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
south abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242977
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
south approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242978
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
south pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242979
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242980
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
abandoned Canadian Pacific-Looking south
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242981
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
damage
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242982
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
Looking south
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242983
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
abandoned MILW (looking north) this is how I accessed this bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242984
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
sweeping curve, looking north. Behind me is straight river bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242985
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242986
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242987
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242988
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242989
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
south approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242990
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
south pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242991
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
north pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242992
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
north abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242993
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
north approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242994
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
south approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
242995
Union Pacific Canadian Pacific Overpass
overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
413223
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413224
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413225
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
I-Beam Detail
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413226
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413227
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413228
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413229
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
South Abutment Detail
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413230
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413231
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413232
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413233
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413234
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413235
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413236
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413237
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413238
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413239
Clinton Falls Rail Crossing
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
Status: Intact but closed to all traffic
Location: 44.196389,-93.251944
Carries Abandoned Canadian Pacific Railway over 270th Street
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer with trestle approaches
Total Length: 85.0 Feet
Span Length: 27.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over 270th Street on Abandoned Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Built 1947
Built: 1947
Location: Steele County
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243251
CP 270th Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243252
CP 270th Street Bridge
Center span
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243253
CP 270th Street Bridge
south approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243254
CP 270th Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243255
CP 270th Street Bridge
north approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243256
CP 270th Street Bridge
north abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243257
CP 270th Street Bridge
under main span
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243258
CP 270th Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243259
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243260
CP 270th Street Bridge
looking south
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243261
CP 270th Street Bridge
on deck
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243262
CP 270th Street Bridge
looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243263
CP 270th Street Bridge
looking south
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
413077
CP 270th Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413078
CP 270th Street Bridge
South Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413079
CP 270th Street Bridge
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413080
CP 270th Street Bridge
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413081
CP 270th Street Bridge
North Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413082
CP 270th Street Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413083
CP 270th Street Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413084
CP 270th Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413085
CP 270th Street Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413086
CP 270th Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.089167,-93.219722
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over Fremont Ave
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: 1 span I-Beam (2 tracks)
Total Length: 45.0 Feet
Span Length: 45.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Fremont Avenue on Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Originally Built 1894; South Track Replaced 1939, North Track Replaced 1986
Built: 1939
Location: Steele County
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243277
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243278
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
West abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243279
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
East abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243280
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243281
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
Looking east
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243282
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
Looking west
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243283
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
Looking west (former C&NW track. DM&E uses former MILW track, next to this one)
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
413109
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413110
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413111
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413112
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
Plaque #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413113
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
Plaque #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413114
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413115
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413116
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413117
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413118
DM&E Fremont Street Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.090278,-93.227778
Carries Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad over Oak Avenue
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 32.0 Feet
Span Length: 27.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Deck plate girder bridge over Oak Avenue on Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
History: Built 1894, Replaced 2016
Built: 1894
Location: Steele County
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243284
DM&E Oak Ave Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in September 2011
243285
DM&E Oak Ave Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243286
DM&E Oak Ave Bridge
East abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243287
DM&E Oak Ave Bridge
west abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243288
DM&E Oak Ave Bridge
looking east
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243289
DM&E Oak Ave Bridge
looking east
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243290
DM&E Oak Ave Bridge
on west abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243291
DM&E Oak Ave Bridge
looking west
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
413148
DM&E Oak Avenue Bridge (New)
New Bridge Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413149
DM&E Oak Avenue Bridge (New)
New Bridge Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413150
DM&E Oak Avenue Bridge (New)
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413151
DM&E Oak Avenue Bridge (New)
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413152
DM&E Oak Avenue Bridge (New)
Crossed Out 1894 Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413153
DM&E Oak Avenue Bridge (New)
Under New Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413154
DM&E Oak Avenue Bridge (New)
Tag
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.080833,-93.202222
Carries DM&E RR over School Street
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 50.0 Feet
Span Length: 46.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over School Street on DM&E RR
History: Built 1908
Built: 1908
Location: Steele County
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269641
DM&E Main Avenue Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269642
DM&E Main Avenue Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269643
DM&E Main Avenue Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269644
DM&E Main Avenue Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269645
DM&E Main Avenue Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269646
DM&E Main Avenue Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.180192,-93.241312
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Straight River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 176.0 Feet
Span Length: 45.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Straight River on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1903
Built: 1903
Location: Steele County
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243380
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243381
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
Looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243382
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243383
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
on north abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243384
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
on a span
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243385
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
north abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243386
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
pier #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243387
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243388
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243389
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
span #4
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243390
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
Span #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243391
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243392
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243393
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
pier #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243394
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243395
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #4
south abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
413212
UP Straight River Bridge #6
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413213
UP Straight River Bridge #6
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413214
UP Straight River Bridge #6
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413215
UP Straight River Bridge #6
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413216
UP Straight River Bridge #6
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413217
UP Straight River Bridge #6
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413218
UP Straight River Bridge #6
Center Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413219
UP Straight River Bridge #6
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413220
UP Straight River Bridge #6
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413221
UP Straight River Bridge #6
South Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413222
UP Straight River Bridge #6
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.062322,-93.241655
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Straight River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 165.0 Feet
Span Length: 60.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Straight River on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Steele County
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243396
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
looking south
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243397
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243398
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243399
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
pier #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243400
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
south abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243401
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
from south bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243402
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
pier #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243403
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
span #2
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243404
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
looking north
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243405
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
looking south
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243406
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
from golf course
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243407
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
from golf course
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243408
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
Pier #1
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243409
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
From north bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243410
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
north abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243411
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
243412
Union Pacific Straight River Bridge #7
looking south
Photo taken by John Marvig in June 2012
413183
UP Straight River Bridge #3
Looking South
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413184
UP Straight River Bridge #3
Span #3
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413185
UP Straight River Bridge #3
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413186
UP Straight River Bridge #3
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413187
UP Straight River Bridge #3
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413188
UP Straight River Bridge #3
South Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413189
UP Straight River Bridge #3
Middle Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413190
UP Straight River Bridge #3
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413191
UP Straight River Bridge #3
North Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413192
UP Straight River Bridge #3
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413193
UP Straight River Bridge #3
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413194
UP Straight River Bridge #3
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413195
UP Straight River Bridge #3
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413196
UP Straight River Bridge #3
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.978475,-93.273713
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Straight River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: 3 span Deck plate girder
Total Length: 150.0 Feet
Span Length: 50.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Straight River on Union Pacific Railroad
History: Built 1902
Built: 1902
Location: Steele County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.090655,-93.228995
Carries Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad over Straight River
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: 2 span Deck plate girder
Total Length: 124.0 Feet
Span Length: 62.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Straight River on Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
History: Built 1919
Built: 1919
Location: Steele County
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243307
DM&E Straight River Bridge
looking west
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243308
DM&E Straight River Bridge
west abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243309
DM&E Straight River Bridge
east abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243310
DM&E Straight River Bridge
pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243311
DM&E Straight River Bridge
I have no clue why its here
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243312
DM&E Straight River Bridge
With one boot in the Straight river...
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243313
DM&E Straight River Bridge
west abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243314
DM&E Straight River Bridge
western span
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243315
DM&E Straight River Bridge
eastern span
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243316
DM&E Straight River Bridge
pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243317
DM&E Straight River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243318
DM&E Straight River Bridge
Eastern part
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243319
DM&E Straight River Bridge
pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243320
DM&E Straight River Bridge
from west bank
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243321
DM&E Straight River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
243322
DM&E Straight River Bridge
Looking west
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2012
269629
DM&E Straight River Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269630
DM&E Straight River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269631
DM&E Straight River Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
413155
DM&E Straight River Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413156
DM&E Straight River Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413157
DM&E Straight River Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413158
DM&E Straight River Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413159
DM&E Straight River Bridge
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413160
DM&E Straight River Bridge
East Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413161
DM&E Straight River Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.090556,-93.229722
Carries Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad over Hoffman Drive (Former US-14/65)
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 140.8 Feet
Span Length: 38.4 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Hoffman Drive (Former US-14/65) on Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
History: Built 1935, East Approach Rebuilt 1968
Built: 1935
Location: Steele County
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269632
DM&E Hoffman Drive Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269633
DM&E Hoffman Drive Overpass
Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269634
DM&E Hoffman Drive Overpass
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269635
DM&E Hoffman Drive Overpass
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269636
DM&E Hoffman Drive Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269637
DM&E Hoffman Drive Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269638
DM&E Hoffman Drive Overpass
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269639
DM&E Hoffman Drive Overpass
West Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269640
DM&E Hoffman Drive Overpass
Date Stamp
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
413133
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413134
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
East Approach (Rebuilt 1968)
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413135
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
East Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413136
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
East Approach Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413137
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
Main Spans
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413138
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
East Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413139
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
West Span
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413140
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
Center Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413141
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413142
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
Plaque
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413143
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
Under Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413144
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
Date
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413145
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413146
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
413147
DM&E Hoffman Drive Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.077222,-93.326389
Carries DM&E RR over West 62nd Avenue
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 104.0 Feet
Span Length: 29.9 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over West 62nd Avenue on DM&E RR
History: Built 1928
Built: 1928
Location: Steele County
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380178
DM&E 62nd Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380175
DM&E 62nd Avenue Bridge
Plate
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380176
DM&E 62nd Avenue Bridge
Looking East Along Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380177
DM&E 62nd Avenue Bridge
East Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380171
DM&E 62nd Avenue Bridge
West Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380172
DM&E 62nd Avenue Bridge
West Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380173
DM&E 62nd Avenue Bridge
West Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380174
DM&E 62nd Avenue Bridge
East Pier
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380168
DM&E 62nd Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380169
DM&E 62nd Avenue Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380170
DM&E 62nd Avenue Bridge
East Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380166
DM&E 62nd Avenue Bridge
Overview
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
380167
DM&E 62nd Avenue Bridge
East Approach
Photo taken by John Marvig in January 2017
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.090419,-93.216526
Carries Park Lot Road over Maple Creek
Design: truss/pony
Design Details: Pony truss
Total Length: 55.8 Feet
Span Length: 54.5 Feet
Overview: Pony truss bridge over Maple Creek on Park Lot Road
History: Built 1989
Built: 1989
Location: Steele County
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Status: Open to traffic
Location: 44.095125,-93.227622
Carries Canadian Pacific Railway over Maple Creek
Design: girder/deck/plate
Design Details: Deck plate girder
Total Length: 70.0 Feet
Span Length: 70.0 Feet
Overview: Deck plate girder bridge over Maple Creek on Canadian Pacific Railway
History: Built 1909
Built: 1909
Location: Steele County
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269647
CP Maple Creek Bridge
North Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269648
CP Maple Creek Bridge
South Abutment
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269649
CP Maple Creek Bridge
Date Stamp
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269650
CP Maple Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269651
CP Maple Creek Bridge
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
269652
CP Maple Creek Bridge
Looking North
Photo taken by John Marvig in November 2013
Status: Open to traffic
Location: 43.923387,-93.285515
Carries Union Pacific Railroad over Geneva River
Design: beam/stringer/steel
Design Details: Steel stringer
Total Length: 100.0 Feet
Span Length: 34.0 Feet
Overview: Steel stringer bridge over Geneva River on Union Pacific Railroad
History:
Built:
Location: Steele County
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Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Location: 44.090563,-93.229210
Carries Chicago & North Western Railway over Straight River
Design: truss/through/lattice/quadrangular
Design Details: Quadrangular lattice through truss
Total Length: 127.0 Feet
Span Length: 127.0 Feet
Overview: Lost Quadrangular lattice through truss bridge over Straight River on Chicago & North Western Railway
History: Built 1882, Replaced 1919; Possibly reused at another location
Built: 1880
Location: Steele County
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439560
Old Straight River Bridge
From 1918 bridge field notes book, valuation section MN-1A. Used with permission.
Photo Propery of Chicago & North Western Railway Historical Society
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.
