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BNSF Lake Washington Bridge (Dassel)

Deck Girder Bridge over Lake Washington Outlet
Dassel, Meeker County, Minnesota

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Name BNSF Lake Washington Bridge (Dassel)
Built By Great Northern Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 201 Feet Total, 80 Foot Largest Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 20 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Deck Plate Girder
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1918
Traffic Count 15 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 67.5
Significance Local Significance


Located just west of Dassel, this three span deck girder bridge crosses Washington Creek, which is dammed into Washington Lake.
Built in 1918, the bridge uses a standardized design. Three deck girder 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