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UP 275th Street Bridge

Trestle and I-Beam Bridge over 275th Street
Castle Rock, Dakota County, Minnesota

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Name UP 275th Street Bridge
Built By Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
Contractor Unknown
Currently Owned By Union Pacific Railroad
Length 50 Feet Total, 30 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 12 Feet 7 Inches
Superstructure Type I-Beam and Trestle
Substructure Type Timber Pile
Date Built 1930
Traffic Count 15 Trains/Day (Estimated)
Current Status In Use
MILW Bridge Number S-314 2/3
Significance Local Significance


This bridge is just outside of the tiny town of Castle Rock. Castle rock is about 7 miles from Farmington, and about the same from Northfield.
Built in 1930, the bridge consists of trestle and I-Beam spans. These spans set on timber piles.
This type of bridge is common on America's railroads, and appears to remain in good condition.

The author has ranked this bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
The photo above is an overview. The bridge can be accessed from the road it crosses.

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Build Date 2017 National Bridge Inventory
Railroad Line History Source ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele