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DM&E Jade Avenue Bridge

Through Plate Girder Bridge over Jade Avenue
Near Lamberton, Redwood County, Minnesota

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Name DM&E Jade Avenue Bridge
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor American Bridge Company of New York
Currently Owned By Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
Length 40 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 15 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1919
Traffic Count 5 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
DM&E Bridge Number 529
Significance Local Significance


Located east of Lamberton, this small girder bridge crosses Jade Avenue.
Built in 1919, the bridge features a single through girder span set onto concrete abutments.
This structure was constructed as part of a series of bridge improvements through the area.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair condition.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview.

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Build Date American Bridge Company plaque
Build Date American Bridge Company plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele