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BNSF Crow River Bridge (Rogers)

Warren Through Truss Bridge over Crow River
Rogers, Hennepin County, Minnesota
To
St. Micheal, Wright County, Minnesota

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Name BNSF Crow River Bridge (Rogers)
Built By Great Northern Railway
Contractor American Bridge Company of New York
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 360 Feet Total, 150 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Warren Through Truss, Deck Girder and Slab
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1913
Traffic Count 4 Trains/Week (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 23.3
Significance Moderate Significance

This massive truss bridge crosses the Crow River, just upstream of the I-94 Bridge.
Built in 1913, the bridge features a 6 panel Warren Through Truss features laced endposts with riveted connections. In addition, the bridge consists of deck girder and concrete slab spans.
This large bridge features a portal bracing common on the Great Northern system. The bridge rests on concrete substructures.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition.

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

Citations

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Source
Build Date Great Northern Bridge Records at the Minnesota Historical Society
Contractor Missing American Bridge Company plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele