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.

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