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BNSF 19th Avenue Bridge (Minneapolis, West)

I-Beam and Slab Bridge over 19th Avenue Northeast
Northeast Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota

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Name BNSF 19th Avenue Bridge (Minneapolis, West)
Built By Great Northern Railway
Contractor American Bridge Company of New York
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 85 Feet Total, 27 Foot Main Spans
Width 5 Tracks Total, 3 In Use
Height Above Ground 13 Feet 9 Inches
Superstructure Type Concrete Encased I-Beam and Concrete Slab
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1924
Traffic Count 20 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 10.8
Significance Local Significance


This standard I-Beam and concrete slab bridge is the western crossing of 19th Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis.
Built in 1924, this bridge is a typical depression era grade separation. Featuring main I-Beam spans concealed by fascia, with slab approaches, the bridge sits on typical concrete art deco piers.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in poor condition, with significant deterioration.

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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Contractor Railway Age, Volume 76
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele