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Aldrich Rail Bridge

Deck Girder Bridge over Partridge River
Aldrich, Wadena County, Minnesota

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Name Aldrich Rail Bridge
Built By Northern Pacific Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 80 Feet Total
Width 2 Tracks
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Deck Plate Girder
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built (Eastbound) 1901
Date Built (Westbound) 1904
Traffic Count 50 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 155.21
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date July 2016

This bridge is a simple deck girder span over the Partridge River just west of Aldrich
The bridge was originally built in 1901, but the current westbound span was rebuilt in 1904. The substructures are constructed of concrete.

The author has ranked this bridge as locally significant because of the common design. It is parallel to former US-10.
The photo above is an overview.

Citations

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Source
Build Date Northern Pacific Bridge Book, provided by Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele