Railroad Bridges in Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Lac qui Parle County is located in southwest Minnesota. The seat is Madison, while the largest city is Dawson.
Cities Appleton

BNSF Minnesota River Bridge (Appleton)
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BNSF Minnesota River Bridge (Appleton)

(Great Northern Railway Bridge #25.8)

This through and deck plate girder bridge crosses the Minnesota River west of Appleton

Appleton, Swift County, Minnesota to Louisburg, Lac qui Parle County, Minnesota

Owner: BNSF Railway

Status: In Use

Built 1916

by

Unknown

for

Great Northern Railway

Design:
1-70' through plate girder, 2-32' deck plate girders and trestle

Description:
Through and deck plate girder bridge over Minnesota River

Significance:

Local