Mandan once had two railroads, including a mainline and branch line of the Northern Pacific Railway. Today, the mainline is owned by BNSF Railway, while the branch line has largely been abandoned. The Fort Lincoln Trolley operates over the remaining stub of the branch line.
Random Bridges
Bismarck Railroad Bridge
Bismarck Railroad Bridge
(Northern Pacific Railway Bridge #196)
This iconic through truss bridge crosses the Missouri River between Bismarck and Mandan
Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota to Mandan, Morton County, North Dakota
Owner: BNSF Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1906
by
American Bridge Company of New York
for
Northern Pacific Railway
Design:
3-400' Pennsylvania through trusses and 1-140' deck truss
Description:
Pennsylvania through truss bridge over Missouri River
Significance:
BNSF Heart River Bridge (East)
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BNSF Heart River Bridge (East)
(Northern Pacific Railway Bridge #0)
This modern Warren through truss bridge crosses the Heart River in Mandan
Mandan, Morton County, North Dakota
Owner: BNSF Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1960
by
Unknown
for
Northern Pacific Railway
Design:
200' Warren through truss and 2-45' steel stringers
Description:
Warren through truss bridge over Heart River
Significance:
BNSF Heart River Bridge (West)
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BNSF Heart River Bridge (West)
(Northern Pacific Railway Bridge #3)
This Pratt through truss bridge is the western crossing of the Heart River near Mandan
Mandan, Morton County, North Dakota
Owner: BNSF Railway
Status: In Use
Built 1905
by
McClintic-Marshall Construction Company of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
for
Northern Pacific Railway
Design:
200' Pratt through truss and modular concrete girder
Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Heart River
Significance:
Fort Lincoln Trolley - Heart River Bridge
Fort Lincoln Trolley - Heart River Bridge
(Northern Pacific Railway Bridge #0)
This Pratt through truss bridge carries the Fort Lincoln Trolley over the Heart River in Mandan
Mandan, Morton County, North Dakota
Owner: Fort Lincoln Trolley
Status: Closed to all Traffic
Built 1910
by
American Bridge Company of New York
for
Northern Pacific Railway
Design:
200' Pratt through truss
Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Heart River
Significance:
Fort Lincoln Trolley - Heart River Overflow Bridge
Fort Lincoln Trolley - Heart River Overflow Bridge
(Northern Pacific Railway Bridge #1)
This Pratt through truss bridge was relocated from the west side of Mandan to cross an overflow of the Heart River
Mandan, Morton County, North Dakota
Owner: Fort Lincoln Trolley
Status: Closed to all Traffic
Built 1960 using a span fabricated 1898
by
Universal Construction Company of Chicago, Illinois
for
Northern Pacific Railway
Design:
200' Pratt through truss and 2-45' deck plate girders
Description:
Pratt through truss bridge over Heart River Overflow
Significance: