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.
Upstream | BNSF Nemadji River Bridge (S) |
Downstream | BNSF Nemadji River Bridge (N) |