Historic Bridges of the U.S. | Albert Lea Viaduct

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Oblique view of main span

Photos taken Summer 1998 by Jason Smith

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Side view of shorter span

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East portal

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Deck view

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Riveted joint

Overview: Lost two-span through truss bridge over the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on MN 13 in Albert Lea
Location: Freeborn County, Minnesota
Status: Replaced by modern bridge
History: Built 1934 by A. Guthrie & Co. of Minneapolis; replaced 2001
Design: Main span: Riveted, 9-panel Parker through truss, 190 feet long
Second span: Riveted, 6-panel Parker through truss, 115 feet long
Inventory number: BH 20373 (Bridgehunter.com ID)