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BNSF Redwood River Bridge #1

Deck Plate Girder Viaduct over Redwood River
Near Florence, Lyon County, Minnesota

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Name BNSF Redwood River Bridge #1
Built By St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 151 Feet Total, 55 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 45 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Deck Plate Girder
Substructure Type Steel Towers, Stone Masonry and Concrete
Date Built 1902
Traffic Count 15 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 81.92
Significance Local Significance

Located north of Florence, this deck girder viaduct is the first crossing of the Redwood River.
Built in 1902, this bridge features a typical design for this line. It is composed of three deck girder spans, set onto steel towers, stone abutments and concrete tower bases.
It appears that the tower bases are actually composed of stone, and were later encased in concrete.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition.

The author has ranked the bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge is located along MN-23 north of US-14.

Redwood River Railroad Bridges
Upstream Headwaters
Downstream RCP&E Redwood River Bridge

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