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Alborn Trail Bridge

Through Plate Girder Bridge over BNSF Railway and County 570
Alborn, St. Louis County, Minnesota

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Name Alborn Trail Bridge
Built By Duluth, Missabe & Northern Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By St. Louis County
Length 110 Feet Total, 36 Foot Main Span
Width 2 Tracks, 2 Trail Lanes
Height Above Ground 20 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder
Substructure Type Concrete and Steel Tower
Date Built 1919
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is a Trail)
Current Status Rails to Trails
Significance Local Significance


Located in the town of Alborn, this simple through girder bridge crosses the BNSF Railway (former Great Northern).
Built in 1919, the bridge features three through girder spans set onto steel and concrete substructures. When constructed, the bridge carried two tracks. However, only one space is in use as a trail.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition. There is some deterioration to the concrete.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.

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Build Date American Bridge Company plaque
Contractor American Bridge Company plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele