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Skunk Hollow Rail Bridge

Through Girder Bridge over Canadian Pacific Railway
St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota

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Name Skunk Hollow Rail Bridge
Built By Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Canadian Pacific Railway
Length 210 Feet Total, 95 Foot Largest Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 20 Feet Estimated
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder and I-Beam
Substructure Type Concrete and Steel Tower
Date Built 1912
Traffic Count 2 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
Significance Local Significance


This bridge is a standard through girder bridge over Canadian Pacific Railway and the Cedar Lake Trail. (former Milwaukee Road/Minneapolis & St. Louis).
Built in 1912, the bridge features a pair of Through Girder main spans, but is approached by I-Beams on the north side.
The piers the bridge sits on are of steel construction. The abutments are constructed of concrete.
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 Based on construction of line
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele