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DM&E Garvin Brook Bridge #2

Deck Plate Girder Bridge over Garvin Brook and Township Road 12
Near Lewiston, Winona County, Minnesota

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Name DM&E Garvin Brook Bridge #2
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railway
Length 110 Feet Total, 55 Foot Spans
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Deck Plate Girder
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1910
Traffic Count 5 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
DM&E Bridge Number M-31
Significance Local Significance


This standard deck plate girder bridge crosses Garvin Brook near a more significant bridge, The Arches.
However, this structure is also worthy of some attention. Situated in a spot where deck girders likely would not normally be used, the bridge is supported by stone substructures and a notable massive center pier.
A normal bridge of this length may be a small through truss of types, but instead the railroad opted to build a two span deck girder here.

Historic Photo
Historic photo of the previous bridge. Library of Congress photo

The bridge appears to retain an excellent historic integrity. It was part of a number of structures to be built through the area during this time.

The bridge has been ranked as locally significant, because it is a smalltime landmark to the area. In addition, the features of massive stone substructures add an interesting feature to an otherwise common bridge.
The photo above is an overview.

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Build Date Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad Bridge Records
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele