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Luverne Rail Bridge

Through Plate Girder Bridge over Rock River
Luverne, Rock County, Minnesota

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Name Luverne Rail Bridge
Built By Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway
Contractor Lassig Bridge & Iron Works of Chicago
Currently Owned By BNSF Railway
Length 300 Feet Total, 58 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 10 Feet (Estimated)
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder and Trestle
Substructure Type Concrete and Timber Pile
Date Built 1899
Traffic Count 2 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
C&NW Bridge Number P-55
Significance Local Significance


Located on the east side of Luverne, this small girder bridge crosses the Rock River.
Built in 1899, this bridge features a single through girder span, set onto concrete piers. The bridge is also approached by a number of trestle spans.
Little alteration has occurred to the bridge since its original construction.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair condition. Some substructures have a fair amount of deterioration.

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 Lassig Bridge & Iron Works plaque
Contractor Lassig Bridge & Iron Works plaque
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele