Random Bridges
CPKC Root River Bridge
CPKC Root River Bridge
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #K-702)
This standard Pratt pony truss bridge crosses the Root River alongside Minnesota Highway 26
La Crescent, Houston County, Minnesota
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built c. 1901
by
Unknown
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
2-126' Pratt pony truss and 18' steel stringer
Description:
Pratt pony truss bridge over Root River
Significance:
DM&E Root River Overflow Bridge
DM&E Root River Overflow Bridge
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #K-700)
This through plate girder bridge once crossed the backwaters of the Root River alongside Minnesota Highway 26.
La Crescent, Houston County, Minnesota
Owner: Dakota, Minnesota & Eastern Railroad (final owner)
Status: Replaced by a new bridge
Built 1928
by
Wisconsin Bridge & Iron Company of North Milwaukee, Wisconsin
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
85' through plate girder, steel stringer and trestle
Description:
Replaced through plate girder bridge over Root River Backwater
Significance:
La Crescent Swing Bridge
La Crescent Swing Bridge
(Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Bridge #L-4)
This large through truss swing bridge carries the former Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad mainline across the main channel of the Mississippi River at La Crescent
La Crescent, Houston County, Minnesota
Owner: Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited
Status: In Use
Built 1901
by
Phoenix Bridge Company of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
for
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Design:
360' Pratt through truss swing span, 250' Parker through truss, 2-164' Pratt through trusses and deck plate girder
Description:
Through truss swing bridge over Mississippi River
Significance:
