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| Name | Dakota Park Rail Crossing |
| Built By | Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway |
| Currently Owned By | Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited |
| Superstructure Contractor | Unknown |
| Length | 199 Feet Total, 61 Foot Main Span |
| Width | 1 Track |
| Height Above Ground | 25 Feet (Estimated) |
| Superstructure Type | Through plate girder and timber pile trestle |
| Substructure Type | Timber pile |
| Date Built | 1915 |
| Traffic Count | 2 Trains/Day (Estimated) |
| Current Status | Open to Traffic |
| Significance | Local Significance |
| Documentation Date | 3/3/2015 |
Located near Dakota Park in St. Louis Park, this through plate girder bridge once carried the Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern over the Great Northern Railway mainline. Originally built in 1915, the bridge consists of a single through plate girder span, set onto a steel bent pier at each end. The bridge is also approached by several trestle spans on either side. This bridge is one of only a handful of original MN&S bridges remaining. Many others have been removed or replaced. The through plate girder design was popular with American railroads, as it provided ample clearance underneath the bridge. However, its main drawback was the horizontal clearance restrictions. Overall, the bridge appears to be in good condition, with no major deterioration noted. The author has rated the bridge as being locally significant, due to the common design.
Citations
| Build Date | Completion of line |
| Railroad History Citation | ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele |