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BNSF 730th Avenue Bridge (Dassel)

Concrete Slab Bridge over 730th Avenue
Dassel, Meeker County, Minnesota

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Name BNSF 730th Avenue Bridge (Dassel)
Built By Great Northern Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 65 Feet Total, 16 Foot Largest Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 12 Feet 6 Inches
Superstructure Type Concrete Slab
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1924
Traffic Count 15 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 64.6
Significance Local Significance


Located just east of Dassel, this four span concrete slab bridge crosses 730th Avenue.
Built in 1924, the bridge uses a standardized design. Four concrete slab spans are set onto concrete piers. These slabs are of standard length.
Bridges like this were commonly built to replace older wooden structures along mainlines.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair condition. Some deterioration has begun on the bridge.

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

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Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele