Name | CPKC Cambridge Street Bridge |
Built By | Minneapolis, Northfield & Southern Railway |
Currently Owned By | Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited |
Superstructure Contractor | American Bridge Company of New York |
Length | 132 Feet Total, 43 Foot Main Span |
Width | 1 Track |
Height Above Ground | 13 Feet 0 Inches |
Superstructure Type | Steel stringer and timber pile trestle |
Substructure Type | Timber pile |
Date Built | 1957 |
Traffic Count | 1 Train/Day (Estimated) |
Current Status | Open to Traffic |
Significance | Minimal Significance |
Documentation Date | 3/13/2015 |
Located in St. Louis Park, this small steel stringer and trestle bridge crosses Cambridge Street. Built in 1957, the bridge consists of a single steel stringer span, approached by wooden trestle on both ends. The trestle and beam design is typical of many American railroads, as it was cheap, easy to construct and fairly durable. Overall, the bridge appears to be in fair condition, with no significant deterioration noted. The photo above is an overview.
Citations
Builder and build date | American Bridge Company plaque |
Railroad History Citation | ICC Valuation Information, Compiled by Richard S. Steele |