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Westminster Street Trail Bridge

Through Girder Bridge over Westminster Street
St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota

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Name Westminster Street Trail Bridge
Built By Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie Railway
Contractor Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of Milwaukee
Currently Owned By Minnesota DNR
Length 210 Feet Total, 95 Foot Main Span
Width 1 Track
Height Above Ground 11 Feet 6 Inches
Superstructure Type Through Plate Girder and Trestle
Substructure Type Steel Tower and Timber Pile
Date Built 1919
Traffic Count 0 Trains/Day (Bridge is a Trail)
Current Status Rails to Trails
Significance Local Significance


This standard through girder bridge crosses Westminster Street in St. Paul.
Built in 1919, the bridge features a large through girder main span. In addition, it is approached by trestle spans on either side. The bridge runs at a heavy skew and sits on timber substructures. In addition to the timber substructures, the main piers of the bridge are steel.
Unique to this bridge, the piers are more of an L shape than a traditional shape. Overall, the bridge appears to remain in fair condition. Some deterioration was noted, and truck strikes have damaged the floor.

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