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DM&E West Street Bridge

Deck Girder Bridge over West Street
Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota

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Name DM&E West Street Bridge
Built By Chicago & North Western Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad
Length 30 Feet
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 12 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Steel Girder
Substructure Type Concrete
Date Built 1916
Traffic Count 5 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
DM&E Bridge Number M269
Significance Local Significance


Located on the south side of Janesville, this small girder bridge crosses West Street.
Reportedly built in 1916, the bridge features a single girder span. This span is constructed out of four beams, arranged into two pairs. The bridge sits on concrete abutments.
This arrangement of girders oftentimes indicates a rebuilding of a span. However, in this case, it appears that this is not true.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good 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 Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Bridge Records
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele