Random Bridges

BNSF Cole Creek Bridge (Grand Forks)

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BNSF Cole Creek Bridge (Grand Forks)

(Great Northern Railway Bridge #97.0)

This steel stringer bridge crosses Cole Creek on the west side of Grand Forks

Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota

Owner: BNSF Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1968

by

Unknown

for

Great Northern Railway

Design:
48' steel stringer

Description:
Steel stringer bridge over Cole Creek

Significance:

Minimal

Grand Forks Railroad Bridge

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Grand Forks Railroad Bridge

(Great Northern Railway Bridge #107.0)

Located south of Demers Avenue, this through girder bridge has had numerous alterations

Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota to East Grand Forks, Polk County, Minnesota

Owner: BNSF Railway

Status: Open to Traffic and Partially Replaced

Built 1918, 1924 and 1956

by

Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin and American Bridge Company of New York

for

Great Northern Railway

Design:
Through plate girder and steel stringer

Description:
Through plate girder bridge over Red River of the North

Significance:

Moderate

Northern Pacific Railway Bridge #95

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Northern Pacific Railway Bridge #95

(NP Red River Bridge)

This large through truss swing span once crossed the Red River of the North just north of DeMers Avenue

Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota to East Grand Forks, Polk County, Minnesota

Owner: City of Grand Forks

Status: Removed with center pier remaining

Built 1917

by

Unknown

for

Northern Pacific Railway

Design:
Through truss swing bridge, deck girder and trestle

Description:
Lost through truss swing bridge over Red River of the North

Significance:

Moderate