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DM&E US-14 Bridge (Eyota)

Steel Stringer Bridge over US Highway 14
Eyota, Olmsted County, Minnesota

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Name DM&E US-14 Bridge (Eyota)
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor American Bridge Company of New York
Currently Owned By Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railway
Length 124 Feet Total, 45 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 14 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Steel Stringer
Substructure Type Steel and Concrete
Date Built 1930
Traffic Count 5 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
DM&E Bridge Number M-101 1/2
Significance Local Significance


This steel stringer bridge crosses US-14 between Eyota and Rochester.
Built in 1930, the bridge features a trio of steel stringer spans on steel piers and concrete abutments. Unlike shorter through girder spans, this design allows for a less sharp curve approaching the bridge.
The bridge is also iconic to the area, as a landmark of sorts.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition. Some deterioration was noted on both the superstructure and substructure.

The author has ranked the 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
Contractor American Bridge Company plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele