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BNSF Lowry Avenue Bridge (Minneapolis)

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

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Name BNSF Lowry Avenue Bridge (Minneapolis)
Built By Northern Pacific Railway
Contractor Industrial Contracting Company of Minneapolis
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 76 Feet Total, 26 Foot Main Spans
Width 6 Tracks Total, 5 In Use
Height Above Ground 13 Feet 6 Inches
Superstructure Type I-Beam and Concrete Slab
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1931
Traffic Count 60 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 11.19
Significance Local Significance

This standard I-Beam and concrete slab bridge crosses Lowry Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis.
Built in 1931, 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. Significant deterioration to the substructures was noted.

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

Citations

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Source
Build Date Northern Pacific Bridge Book, provided by Northern Pacific Railway Historical Association
Contractor Railway Age, Volume 90
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele