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BNSF Redwood River Bridge #5

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

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Name BNSF Redwood River Bridge #5
Built By St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 208 Feet Total, 67 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 45 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Deck Plate Girder and Trestle
Substructure Type Steel Towers, Stone Masonry, Concrete and Timber Pile
Date Built 1902
Traffic Count 15 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 72.66
Significance Local Significance

Located between Russell and Lynd, this deck girder viaduct is the fifth 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, concrete abutments and stone tower bases.
The abutments were rebuilt in 1950, at the same time a series of timber trestle spans were added.
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.

Redwood River Railroad Bridges
Upstream BNSF Redwood River Bridge #4
Downstream BNSF Redwood River Bridge #6

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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