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CN Nemadji River Bridge (South)

Deck Girder Viaduct over Nemadji River
Saunders, Douglas County, Wisconsin

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Name CN Nemadji River Bridge (South)
Built By Spirit Lake Transfer Company
Contractor American Bridge Company of New York
Currently Owned By Canadian National Railway
Length 2,440 Feet Total; 90 Foot Largest Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 70 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Deck Girder Steel Trestle
Substructure Type Steel tower and concrete
Date Built Ca. 1910
Traffic Count 5 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
Significance Local Significance
Documentation Date February 2014


Located south of Superior, this large deck girder viaduct crosses over the Nemadji River.
This massive deck girder span was built in approximately 1910, not only crossing over the river but also a large flood plain on either side.
Consisting of 49 deck girder spans, including 25 spans and 24 tower spans, the bridge is a typical steel viaduct, featuring alternating spans.
Steel viaducts are typically set onto steel towers, and this bridge is no different. These towers are supported by concrete bases.
Overall, the bridge remains in good condition and is regularly used.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design in the area.
The photo above is an overview of the bridge. The structure can be accessed from snowmobile trails.

Nemadji River Railroad Bridges
Upstream BNSF Nemadji River Bridge (S)
Downstream BNSF Nemadji River Bridge (N)

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Build Date Estimated based on build date of line
Contractor Missing American Bridge Company plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele