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Florence Rail Crossing

Through Plate Girder Bridge over Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad
Near Florence, Lyon County, Minnesota

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Name Florence Rail Crossing
Built By St. Paul, Minneapolis & Manitoba Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 53 Feet Total
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 20 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder
Substructure Type Stone Masonry
Date Built 1902
Traffic Count 15 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
BNSF Bridge Number 80.58
Significance Local Significance


Located north of Florence, this through girder bridge crosses the former Chicago & North Western.
Built in 1902, this bridge features a single through girder span, set onto stone abutments. It was originally constructed as an overpass over the C&NW, although the track now is owned by Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition. Very little deterioration can be found on the substructures.

The author has ranked the bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge is located along MN-23 north of US-14.

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Build Date Great Northern Railroad Bridge Records at the Minnesota Historical Society
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele