Grand Rapids had a pair of Great Northern Railway mainlines. Today, both routes are owned by BNSF Railway.

BNSF Prairie River Bridge

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BNSF Prairie River Bridge

(Great Northern Railway Bridge #108.9)

This Warren deck truss bridge crosses the Prairie River east of Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, Itasca County, Minnesota

Owner: BNSF Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1899 and reconstructed 1929

by

Unknown

for

Great Northern Railway

Design:
130' riveted Warren deck truss and 3-45' deck girders

Description:
Warren deck truss bridge over Prairie River

Significance:

Regional