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BNSF 735th Avenue Bridge (Dassel)

Steel Stringer Bridge over 735th Avenue
Dassel, Meeker County, Minnesota

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Name BNSF 735th Avenue Bridge (Dassel)
Built By Great Northern Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 70 Feet Total, 32 Foot Largest Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 12 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Steel Stringer
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1928
Traffic Count 15 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 64.1
Significance Local Significance


Located just east of Dassel, this three span steel stringer bridge crosses 735th Avenue.
Built in 1928, the bridge uses a standardized design. Three steel stringers spans are set onto concrete piers.
Bridges like this were commonly built to replace older wooden structures along mainlines.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition. Unlike other nearby bridges, this structure has little deterioration.

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