Located west of Melrose, this deck girder bridge is the second crossing of the Sauk River on the Lake Wobegon Trail.
Built in 1950 to replace a similar deck girder built in 1903, the bridge features three deck girder spans, set onto concrete substructures. In addition, the original stone abutments still remain from the old bridge as retaining walls.
This style of bridge is exceptionally common on American railroads, due to the ease of construction and durability.
Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with minor spalling noted throughout the structure.
The author has ranked the bridge as being minimally significant, due to the newer age and common design.
The photo above is an overview.